Alright, so this isn’t exactly on message, but I’m angry. Yesterday the CEO’s of the Big 3 automakers went to Washington to beg for a bailout. And how did they get there? In three separate corporate jets. If you’re looking for a bailout, don’t you think a little cost cutting is in line? Flying cattle class should give you a better idea of how your customers live.

I’m angry because I’m trying to find $1 million in funding for It’s All About Aging. For all the news about bailouts, there has been little or no talk about funding and supporting small business. Small businesses create jobs, and because of their size, they can create them faster and get people back to work sooner than these huge corporations. Has AIG created any jobs after we gave them $150 billion? Do we think Ford, Chrysler or GM will do anything other than layoff more people? The crews of those jets probably have the most job security of anyone at the Big 3.

My previous company, Project Solvers, created jobs for hundreds of people, had millions of billable hours, and I’m ready to do the same with the new business. Like so many other women business owners, I’m fiscally responsible, pay my taxes, operate within a budget, and don’t buy what I can’t afford. I don’t even want a bailout, or a handout, I just want to get my new business funded.

And when my company is successful? Don’t need the corporate jets, I’ll just jump on the subway to the shoe floor at Saks.