Author: David M. Smith and Steven E. Todd

Small business is continually referred to as the “economic engine in California”. According to a California Department of General Services study in June 2009 small businesses are responsible for 99.2% of all employer firms in California. However, not to be forgotten are large companies. The other half of U.S. workers are employed by the 0.1% of businesses that are considered “big businesses.” While public policies have recently been focused on strengthening smaller companies I would argue that we must not forget about big business.