Businesses are extremely important to this country! Because of companies, we can find goods and services. Because of industries, we can find a job opportunity. I am not willing to sit around and watch businesses go under because they cannot afford to keep their doors open any longer. We all know that companies are a way of life. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. They create two-thirds of the net new jobs and drive U.S. innovation and competitiveness. The average small business GDP was measured at $5.9 trillion in 2014, the most recent year of which remote business GDP data was available. The three largest small business sectors contributing to it were (1) the real estate and rental and leasing industry, (2) wholesale and retail trade, and (3) the manufacturing and mining sector.

"Small, locally owned businesses and startups tend to generate higher incomes for people in a community than big, non-local firms, which can depress local economies", said Stephan Goetz.

Innovation

Small businesses and startups have provided more than just a job for community members. They also can improve innovation and productivity and use other companies in the community, such as accounting and wholesalers, while larger businesses develop their infrastructure.

Corporate social responsibility is a big issue in the current climate. Consumers expect businesses to do more and help others while also providing the best products and services. People are placing increasingly great importance on supporting their community and want to see that the companies they use are doing their bit. Fortunately, there are many things all firms can do to keep their customers happy and aid the local area.