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Are Democrat Policies Killing Small Businesses

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy. They employ the majority of the country’s employees and are part of the character of their community. However, small businesses are becoming endangered, as evidenced by the growing number of closings. There are many reasons for the trend, and most are the product of Left Wing … Read more

Government Imposed “Competition” Harms Competition

“A fair, open, and competitive marketplace has long been a cornerstone of the American economy, while excessive market concentration threatens basic economic liberties, democratic accountability, and the welfare of workers, farmers, small businesses, startups, and consumers.”

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Dear Dennis, Deborah, and Ed: Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me and Reps Cambrils and See, as well as Senator Pearl. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to engage in public discourse, and I want to similarly take the time to respond in detail.

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3 Ways Local Businesses Can Survive a Recession

Small businesses are the blood of the New Hampshire economy. Nearly all of the state’s enterprises are businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Further, just under half of all workers are employed in small businesses.

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Now Hiring Non-Stupid People

Now Hiring: Non-Stupid People

Having held several jobs that required me to hire, train, or fire people, this seemed like a no-brainer. A sign that says, “Now Hiring Non-Stupid People.” And while the existence of your co-workers might contradict what I’m about to write, that’s usually the goal of everyone who has to hire.

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A Simple Checklist When Starting Your Independent Restaurant

Opening a restaurant is a dream that many people share across the country. Not only does this allow you to deliver great food to customers, sharing your love of cuisine and the culinary arts with others, but it also allows you to become an independent and potentially successful business owner.

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The Primary is Fast Approaching – Book Your Ads Now!

Republicans in Primaries can gain a significant name-recognition advantage by advertising on GraniteGrok.com. Our readers are not just voters they are primary voters. They are also supporters of Conservatarian candidates.

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7 Things To Do With an Extra $1000

Most people wouldn’t mind an extra $1000 in their hands right now. But before you go planning to spend it on a manicure or an elegant dinner, consider other things you might do with $1000 from a personal loan, an inheritance, or your lucky lottery ticket. There are infinite ways to spend it, these ones … Read more

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Given a Chance to Provide Actual COVID Relief to NH Small Businesses 20 Republicans Say, No!

New Hampshire has a few bills I like to call ‘Actual COVID Relief Legislation.’ They relieve the pain and suffering imposed by the unnecessary political response. Yes, it was unnecessary; Florida and South Dakota are proof of that. So, here comes HB 63, a bill that would forgive emergency order violations.

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US Rep Ro Khanna: we Democrats don’t want small business that can’t pay $15/hour.

If US House Rep Ro Khanna’s attitude was around when TMEW and I ran our daycare center, he would have shut us down in a heartbeat. Without a care in the world for what had gone into saving an almost failed business at the time, we bought it. But here he is.

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Bernie Supporter Who Made The (Now Iconic) Mittens Was Driven Out of Business by Burdensome Government Taxation.

Have you seen the Bernie meme with the mittens? He’s turning up everywhere, and people have been asking where they can buy the mittens. But you can’t get them. The woman who made them had to close up her business. Why? Federal taxes.

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What is the right response to lockdowns?

What is the Right Response to Lockdowns?

What is the right response to lockdowns? Lockdowns do indeed have costs. Some are financial and some of them are personal and health-related. There’s more than one way to wreck a life. For example:

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Government and Business Exist in a Symbiotic Relationship

If he sticks to his campaign promises Biden will soon pursue huge tax increases on top earners. It is yet to be seen how helpful a near even division in Congress will be to turning his vow into law.

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How Soon until “It’s just a mask” becomes “it’s just a vaccine”?

This year started with so much hope for the best. It isn’t turning out that way. Those who were prepared for the worst are doing better than many of the others. So let’s stroll through the year and see what 2020 has wrought so far.

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After Brutal 2020, Tax Hikes Could Loom for N.H. Businesses in 2021

The House on Thursday rejected a Republican proposal to prevent significant business tax increases that are likely to hit on January 1. Unless legislators act between now and the end of the year, New Hampshire businesses that survive 2020 should prepare to begin paying higher tax rates in 2021.

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Op-ED: NH Ways & Means Committee Member on Economic Recovery

From March 15th, days after the government restrictions went into crisis mode to May 9th, the latest reporting date at the NHES website, approximately 139,400 NH residents became unemployed. Based on our February workforce of about 780,200, that is just under an 18% unemployment level.

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As Predicted: Democrats Want 12% Tax Hike on Businesses They Demanded Be Shuttered

Before Chris Sununu took the bait and closed the state, Democrats were screaming for a shutdown. It doesn’t take a political genius to know why. The economy is their foil, and they believe that killing it improves their chances in November.

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Harming American Small Business for the Greater Good

Progressives are Holding Another Small Business Bailout Hostage for Political Leverage

Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal admits that she and her progressive colleagues are blocking the PPP legislation. They do not want to pass legislation providing relief to small businesses.  They believe it more important to hold on to political leverage.

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ReOpenNH Concord Rally MicroInterview with Ruth

Soon after I had talked with Anne Copp, I ran into Ruth and asked if she had time for a quick interview: She not only is ticked that she has to protest to get her Rights back but that the Media has been lying to us (hey, Media, you listenin’?).  And she, too, is worried … Read more

Refusing To Fund Small Business Rescue Loans.

Refusing To Fund Small Business Rescue Loans

It has been a week since the Senate attempted to add funding to the PPP. Speaker Pelosi and her Democrat acolytes are refusing to fund loans to save small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. She refuses to acknowledge the government took away the right of these businesses to operate. 

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