Peter Mehit of Custom Business Planning and Solutions was a participant at the 2011 OC Technology Influencer Mixer and Summit. Here he speaks about his experience as an entrepreneur, the qualities entrepreneurs possess and why he is dedicated to helping them find success.
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The Small Business Advocate is a periodic newsletter that details economic developments and regulatory trends related to small business as well as the latest initiatives of the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.
In This Issue
Executive Order 13563 to Improve Regulatory Review, 1
Text of E.O. 13563, 6-7
OSHA Withdraws Two Rules, 1
Startup America Launched, 2
Rodgers Appointed Deputy Chief Counsel, 11
New Advocacy Staff, 11
Message from the Chief Counsel
Small Business Talks; Advocacy Listens, 3
Research Notes
Small Business Economy Released, 2
Legislative Focus
Freshmen Senators Schooled in Small Business Values, 4
Regional Report
Nine Regional Advocates in Place, 8-10
Regulatory News
IRS Modifies PTIN Rule, 12
Financial Rule Delayed, 5
Major Clark Receives Public Service Award, 5
Small Business California states that is it is a non-partisan advocacy group concerned with issues facing small business in California. Each year, the organization compiles a survey of small business regarding the issues facing them. The 2011 survey was just released. 1,341 business owners or managers participated in the survey. Among the results:
The top three issues for the respondents were:
Dispatches From The Front 
