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(Image from the New York Post<\/a>\/Goldman Sachs<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we approach the 1st 2024 Presidential Debate between Vice-President Harris<\/a> and you know who on September 10th, a significant initiative has emerged in Times Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices<\/a> has unveiled a new small business billboard on Times Square<\/strong> urging ABC News and it’s moderators to question candidates on the most urgent issues affecting small business owners. And that includes franchisees<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a Press <\/a>Release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Johnson-Cope, president of the family-owned Johnson Security Bureau, Inc. in the Bronx, emphasized the crucial role of debate moderators: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cABC News moderators are pivotal in holding candidates accountable for addressing our nation’s challenges<\/em>,\u201d she stated. \u201cSmall businesses, which form the backbone of the American economy by contributing 44% of the GDP and employing nearly half of the workforce, deserve detailed proposals from presidential hopefuls to bolster Main Street<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Disconnect Between Small Businesses And Presidential Candidates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A recent survey by 10,000 Small Businesses reveals a disconnect between candidates and entrepreneurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a nutshell, over half of small business owners<\/a>, 55%, express dissatisfaction with how candidates address their concerns, while only 27% feel content with the current discourse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means that key issues such as inflation<\/a> (73%<\/em>), tax policies (72%<\/em>), regulatory burdens (70%<\/em>), access to capital (66%<\/em>), and workforce training (59%<\/em>) remain inadequately addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, 78% of owners consider a candidate\u2019s stance on small business policies a vital factor in their voting decisions for the 2024 elections. Yet, these topics were absent from the June presidential debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Memo From Goldman Sachs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In response, the National Leadership Council of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices is sending a memo<\/em> to ABC News. This document outlines pivotal questions that need answers from the presidential candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n