Small businesses are really the engine in the economy.

In October 2008, when the credit crunch hit, small businesses were really crushed by the lack of capital.

Small businesses have told us that having cash in their pocket is one of the primary things that they need.

Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.

Among our responsibilities is to make sure that 23 percent of all government contracts go to small businesses. That's about $150 billion annually, from all the government agencies.