Please note that if you edit your initial response (Original Post), you will not get  credit for the Original Post. The discussions are set up as "Must post first".

In your initial response to the topic you have to answer all questions.

1) Other than raising needed capital, what are the biggest challenges to small business today? Global competition, lackluster economy, excessive government regulations or any on your list?

2) Please feel free to present any topic of your choosing relating to small business management. Respond to a classmate's posts to advance the conversation.