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NASE Member Survey Results Topics that Are Important to Small-Business Owners Here’s a snapshot of how micro-business owners feel about the hot topics of the day.
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The high price of energy has become a hot topic both on the news and here in Washington, DC. As a consumer you are experiencing the affects of these high costs at the gas pump.
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For millions of Americans who run their own business, health coverage is one of the most pressing issues they face. Over 1,800 micro-business owners weighed in on this online survey to give their opinion on the health reform recommendations being discussed by our nation’s policymakers. Close to 60% of survey respondents believe that the primary focus of reform must be cost containment. Survey results highlight the micro-business perspective on mandating coverage, the inclusion of a “public”, government-run health plan option, and the tax treatment of health insurance.
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Taxes have long been a source of frustration for the self-employed. With April 15th looming, a spotlight is shined on the need for reforming our federal tax system. The National Association for the Self-Employed has long supported tax simplification and tax fairness for micro-businesses.
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Currently, 46 million Americans have no health insurance, with 60 percent of uninsured Americans representing owners, employees or dependents of those working in small business. With the economy continuing to decline, micro-business owners like you are making tough choices about how to keep their business afloat. Some are dropping health coverage due to the added cost burden.
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The NASE has long been a fervent supporter of federal small-business programs that have a proven track record of efficiently aiding the self-employed and micro-businesses, such as the SBA Office of Advocacy, the Small Business Development Centers, and SCORE. With a new administration about to take office, there is opportunity to improve and expand current small business federal programs.
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As the economic crisis facing our nation and the world continues to deepen, the self-employed and micro-business owners will have to make tough decisions regarding the operation of their business.
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With the collapse of Wall Street and America’s financial services sector, the outlook for our economy is as grim as ever. Big questions loom regarding who is to blame and what actions, if any, should be taken. One thing is for certain, the ripple effect of this financial collapse will be felt by all and any bailout will affect all taxpayers, especially small business.
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With the upcoming elections in November, the NASE is beginning to prepare for a new Congress and a new White House in 2009. We want to hit the ground running to make certain that policymakers are aware of the difficulties faced by the self-employed and micro-business owners. To ensure that the NASE prioritizes the issues important to your business, we need to hear from you about your top concerns.
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More and more self-employed business owners are working out of their home. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, home-based businesses represent 52 percent of all firms.
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As a micro-business owner, your cash flow plays an essential role in your ability to address the changing and growing needs of your business.
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You can’t turn on the news or read a paper lately without hearing about the housing and mortgage crisis that is sweeping our country.
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Many micro-businesses throughout the country do not have a retirement plan set up through their business. This has left many business owners and employees without retirement savings.
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NASE Members make financial decisions about their micro-businesses every day. Some impact the business more than others. Tell us about the best financial decision you ever made for your micro-business.
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