Red Tape Navigator
Your go-to guide for cutting through bureaucratic barriers.
Each quarter, we bring you real stories, updates, and insights from the Red Tape Hotline—where small businesses speak up and we take action. Whether you’re facing confusing regulations, stalled permits, or other red tape headaches, this newsletter will keep you informed, empowered, and connected to the resources that can help.
Let’s navigate red tape, together.
July 2025
Hotline Highlights
Success Stories: Real cases where small businesses got red tape resolved through the hotline.
This Month’s Top Issue: A recurring segment spotlighting the most common regulatory pain points reported recently.
“Before & After” Bureaucracy: A short feature showing how one issue got simplified or fixed.
Regulatory Highlights
New Rules Explained: Recent changes to federal regulations affecting small businesses.
Coming Soon: What to Expect from D.C.: A preview of upcoming policy proposals or rule changes.
State Spotlights: Share how certain state-level rules are impacting small businesses, with possible lessons or contrasts.
Advocacy in Action
What We’re Working On: Updates on how the Office of Advocacy is using hotline data to push for regulatory reform.
Open Calls for Feedback: Opportunities for small businesses to weigh in on proposed regulations.
Meet the Advocates: Profile an Advocacy team member or regional advocate helping small businesses navigate the system.
Community & Conversation
Business Owner Spotlight: A short interview with a business that overcame regulatory red tape.
Events & Webinars: Promote upcoming listening sessions, regulatory roundtables, or regional outreach.
Poll of the Month: A single-click poll to gather feedback on a regulatory issue, making business owners feel heard (via LinkedIn with a summary of results as a quick article/blog).
Ask the Hotline: A Q&A section with a real question submitted by a small business owner, answered by a policy expert (via LinkedIn with a summary of results as a quick article/blog).
Upcoming Roundtables
Learn about key opportunities for small businesses to have their voices heard through various agency roundtables hosted by the Office of Advocacy.
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Resources
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