NASE joined the 13 leading small business organizations in calling on Congress to avoid a government shutdown, "We collectively represent millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs who stand to suffer severe consequences to their livelihoods in the event of a government shutdown. We urge Congress to take swift action to reach a bipartisan solution to fund the government and avoid a shutdown that would cause unnecessary harm to small businesses that continue to grapple with rising costs and a challenging post pandemic economy."
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Sep 29, 2023
NASE joined the leading small business organizations to call on Congress to fully fund the federal government for FY24.
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Sep 29, 2023
It takes significant time and effort to start a small business and maintain success over an extended period. As such, the decision to sell a business requires meticulous preparation. Whether you are a small business owner, micro business owner, or other entrepreneurial venture, taking the right steps toward getting your business ready for sale is critical to maximize its value and ensure a legally compliant and smooth transition. In this article, we will explore the common steps to prepare your small business for a successful sale and continued success for the buyer.
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Sep 28, 2023
The appeal of self-employment is being taken seriously by companies around the world. Post-pandemic hybrid work models are enabling longer-term work from home. Digital nomad visas in 20+ countries facilitate work from anywhere. Internal talent marketplaces are giving employees more flexibility and choice in what they do and what they learn – even as artificial intelligence is automating tasks and creating content with growing potential to replace the work that some freelancers do. Employment-related change is at a fever pitch.
On October 1, 2023, if Congress doesn’t reach an agreement, the government will shut down. This would be the country’s 22nd government shutdown in five decades. Government shutdowns have become an unfortunate recurring event in American politics. Since 1995, there have been five government shutdowns, all of which have had negative consequences for the American people.
As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with more American’s choosing to open their own small business than ever before, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the second quarter of 2023. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP, one by DELL Small Business, and one by Payanywhere.
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Sep 25, 2023
Today, Keith Hall, president and CEO National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, reacted to the Yelp Economic Average report released this week showing, “2023 US business openings on track to beat last year’s all-time high.”
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Aug 31, 2023
In a letter sent to lawmakers this week, the NASE and a collection of small business organizations called on lawmakers to avoid adding to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws that have been passed or proposed in recent years. Further arguing, "these bills carry unintended consequences in the form of burdensome and costly obligations for small businesses."
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Aug 31, 2023
Succession planning is critical to managing a small business for self-employed individuals. Unfortunately, only 34% of business owners have succession planning in place, experts stated in 2021.
As a business owner, it’s essential to consider what will happen to your business if unforeseen events occur. For instance, how will your business perform in a catastrophic incident or your eventual retirement. According to an SBA report, 44% of U.S. economic activities depend on micro businesses. Therefore, small business owners should properly manage their documentation.
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Aug 22, 2023
Alicia Minter is the Owner and Creative Director of marketing agency, Biggs Creative. She has 20+ years of experience writing, shooting, producing, and elevating 360-degree marketing campaigns. Branded content is her first love, and a close second is creating television and web series. She has the honor working with several brands & Fortune 500 companies, including Disney, Costar Group, PBS, TLC, AMC Networks, TED, Under Armor, and more.
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Aug 22, 2023