host: we are back with sean del newsom, who is the executive -- sean del newsom -- shaundell newsom. he is here to discuss the state of small business in the united states. guest: happy small business saturday to all small businesses. let's go out and support them today and throughout the year. host: tell us what the small business for america's future is. what is your mission? guest: small businesses for america's future is a coalition of leaders working to provide america's small business community with a voice. most of the time we do not have that opportunity to get lobbyists and have people speak on their behalf so we have a coalition of over 80,000 businesses nationally that come together. we talk about issues that impact small businesses. host: define what you consider to be a small business. is this a sole proprietorship. are these mom-and-pop stores that employ their children and relatives. what do you call a small business? guest: here is what i define as a small business -- a small business is a business owner in your community that goes to church with theo, that spends tim