Why #KamalaHarris's Announcement of Small Business Aid is the Perfect Opportunity to Launch Your Business
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Daymond E. Lavine aka Daymond The Brand
Certified Life Coach
As an entrepreneur who has been in the trenches, balancing multiple ventures through thick and thin, I can tell you from experience that timing is everything when starting a business. And there is no better time than now to take the leap—especially with Kamala Harris's platform highlighting small business funding as a cornerstone of economic growth.
If you're like many would-be entrepreneurs, you've probably heard that "small businesses are the backbone of the economy" so many times it sounds like a cliché. But it's true. Small businesses do more than employ half of the U.S. workforce—they pump lifeblood into local communities, keep innovation alive, and provide pathways for individuals from all walks of life to realize financial independence.
Kamala Harris's campaign emphasizes a critical truth: it’s not just the top 1% or large corporations that fuel economic progress. It’s the small businesses—the mom-and-pop shops, local startups, and service providers—that create jobs, foster community, encourage mentorship, and drive innovation in ways the elite simply can’t. The beauty of Harris's platform lies in its inclusivity, acknowledging that when small businesses thrive, everyone benefits, not just the few at the top.
How Kamala's Vision Makes Now the Perfect Time
Kamala's proposed funding initiatives for small businesses create a unique window of opportunity. Harris envisions a system that prioritizes access to capital for underserved communities—people of color, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals—many of whom have historically faced hurdles in securing funding. The campaign's focus on breaking down these barriers is monumental. As someone who runs a venue that provides space for events centered around black and brown communities, I can’t stress enough how game-changing this can be for marginalized groups.
By pushing for increased grants, low-interest loans, and resources for startups, Harris is making it clear: the American Dream of owning and operating a successful business should be accessible to all, not just the well-connected or wealthy few. This is a direct challenge to the status quo, which often leaves smaller players struggling for visibility and viability.
Leveling the Playing Field for Entrepreneurs
Kamala's aid for new businesses won't just get them off the ground—it will keep them alive long enough to thrive. In my own ventures, including Plurapreneur.com and Perimeter Zen, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial having access to small business resources is when you're trying to scale or weather economic storms like the COVID-19 pandemic. With Harris's proposed initiatives, you won’t have to rely solely on bootstrapping or stretch your personal finances thin to keep your dream alive. Whether you're looking to launch a niche service, develop a product, or grow a local community-based venture, the support is on the horizon.
Small Businesses Drive a Thriving Economy
When you look at the bigger picture, Harris's platform isn't just about helping small businesses—it's about creating a robust economy that works for everyone. As entrepreneurs succeed, they bring more innovation to the marketplace, hire more people, inject more money into local economies, and ultimately improve the lives of all. This ripple effect reaches far beyond business owners themselves; it strengthens the very fabric of society. Every new job, every successful business, represents another pillar holding up a more inclusive, equitable economy.
Kamala's policies are aimed at democratizing success, giving everyday people the tools they need to participate in, and benefit from, the economy on their terms—not according to the rules of the elite. This isn’t just political rhetoric; this is about fundamentally reshaping who gets to win in business.
Why You Should Act Now
If you’ve been hesitating to start a business because you think the system isn’t set up for you, I want you to know that change is in the air. The possibility exists for funding to become more accessible to all Americans—especially those who have been left out of the traditional financial systems. The Harris campaign is setting the stage for a new era of entrepreneurship!
The time to act is now. Don’t wait because new small business opportunities are destined to arrive. Whether you’re starting a brick-and-mortar shop, launching a service-based business, or innovating in tech, the resources are there and they will increase. I see a future whereas policies will begin to align with the what's needed to prevent economic collapse.
At the end of the day, success in business comes down to taking that first step. I believe that Kamala Harris’s campaign is giving entrepreneurs everywhere a reason to take it.
So, are you ready to build the next great small business that will pump new life into our economy? Let’s get started.
It takes a dream to build an empire!
Let's Build Together,
Daymond Lavine
Life, Business, & Branding Coach
Plurapreneur.com | BigBigThought.blogspot.com
This was a very well written and very informative article! It explains the need for small businesses in America and details that they are the backbone of small/local communities! I look forward to reading the next article! Great Work Daymond
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this post! Yes, small businesses are the backbone of our entire existence. Please help me spread the word!
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