I agree that addressing the needs of small businesses, both in rhetoric and in policy, is a good step for Democrats. A big problem, however, is that according to the government, small businesses... aren't so small. It varies by industry, with some having revenue limits and some having employment limits, but 500 employees is a common maximum (.pdf).
500 employees doesn't make you Microsoft, but I don't think it's what voters have in mind when they hear about "small businesses."
