Government Is Broken. These Guys Can Fix It.

Startup ombudsman

When you start a business, it’s nearly impossible to know all the legal requirements until mistakes are made. When I started Carol’s Daughter, I paid sales tax at the end of every month, but once missed the deadline giving birth to my son. The penalty was huge: 10 percent of the month’s sales. A government ombudsman should help entrepreneurs negotiate the maze of rules, and reverse injustices.