There seems to be a pervasive opinion that I hear time and time again that small businesses, while plentiful, don't do much to move the economy ahead through innovation. That is the domain of big corporations receiving massive government assistance of economic planning, tax incentives, and money.
Next time you hear someone say that, show them this list put out by the SBA. It shows a long list of innovations, everything from air conditioning to zippers, developed by entrepreneurs in small businesses.
