Small Businesses Are Michigan's Economic Engine
Small businesses create most of Michigan's jobs and drive our economy. But government red tape, excessive regulations, and high taxes make it harder every year for entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses. Ralph Rebandt will change that.
Ralph believes the best thing government can do for small business is get out of the way. By cutting red tape, reducing regulations, lowering taxes, and supporting entrepreneurs, we'll unleash Michigan's small business potential and create thousands of new jobs.
Ralph's Small Business Support Plan
Cut Red Tape
Government paperwork and bureaucracy waste small business owners' time and money. Ralph will eliminate unnecessary red tape so entrepreneurs can focus on growing their businesses.
- Streamline business licensing and permitting
- Reduce paperwork and reporting requirements
- Simplify compliance procedures
- Make it easy to start a business in Michigan
Reduce Government Regulations
Excessive regulations strangle small businesses and prevent growth. Ralph will conduct a comprehensive review and eliminate regulations that burden small businesses without providing real benefits.
- Review all small business regulations
- Eliminate outdated and unnecessary rules
- Focus on common-sense regulations
- Stop one-size-fits-all rules that hurt small business
Reduce Regulatory Workforce
Michigan has too many regulators hassling businesses. Ralph will reduce the regulatory workforce by 1,000 positions through attrition with buyouts.
- Cut 1,000 regulatory positions
- Reduce government inspectors and enforcers
- Let businesses operate without constant oversight
- Save taxpayer money and reduce harassment
Lower Taxes
High taxes eat into small business profits and prevent hiring and expansion. Ralph will lower taxes to help small businesses grow and succeed.
- Reduce corporate tax to 2.5%
- Lower individual income tax for business owners
- Eliminate unnecessary business taxes and fees
- Let small businesses keep more of what they earn
Support Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs take risks to create jobs and opportunity. Ralph will create an environment where entrepreneurs can succeed and thrive.
- Celebrate and promote entrepreneurship
- Remove barriers to starting new businesses
- Support innovation and new ideas
- Make Michigan the best state for entrepreneurs
Protect Small Business Rights
Small businesses need protection from overreaching government and frivolous lawsuits. Ralph will defend small business owners' rights.
- Protect against arbitrary enforcement
- Reform lawsuit abuse that targets small business
- Ensure due process in regulatory actions
- Stand up for small business owners
Government Should Serve Business, Not Control It
Small business owners work long hours, take risks, and invest everything to build something. They create jobs for their neighbors and opportunity for their communities. They deserve a government that respects their efforts, not one that makes their lives harder.
Ralph will create a Michigan where entrepreneurs are celebrated, small businesses are supported, and government gets out of the way. When small businesses thrive, Michigan thrives.
Support Small Business Success
Join Ralph in empowering Michigan's small businesses and entrepreneurs.