Kristie Arslan, president & CEO, National Association for the Self Employed, who, as representative of the largest sector of small business owners—the self-employed—and the only woman speaking for small business in this group, gets two questions...
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Oct 03, 2012
Women business owners are on the rise with nearly half of all self-employed companies being led by females.
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Oct 02, 2012
The Associated Press is running a story this AM highlighting the financial impact on individuals and families if Congress does not address the looming expiring tax rates.
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Oct 02, 2012
Thankfully, most micro-businesses will never suffer damage from an EF5 tornado. Yet, there are all too many kinds of crises that could befall a firm, and when one does, it’s important to have a strong leader at the helm. That person need not be a natural-born leader, though. There are skills owners can hone now to best position themselves to lead through any kind of disaster
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Oct 01, 2012
The NASE believes it is important for our members to know how both candidates have positioned themselves in the self-employed arena. We have evaluated the candidates on three issues: small business, taxes and health care.
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Oct 01, 2012
Q: I’m just starting a business. I’ve heard about having to track certain kinds of vendors (or customers) in order to send them a Form 1099 at the end of the year. Does that exist? If so, how is it done, what needs to be tracked, and where is it reported?
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Oct 01, 2012
Deborah Reisdorph has been an NASE Member since 2009. She owns Skanadore Reisdorph Law Office in Huntington Beach, Calif.
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Oct 01, 2012
In the 63 days between Labor Day and Election Day, Congress will spend 13 days in session working in Washington, D.C.—a relaxed work schedule by any measure. And what will Congress accomplish in those 13 days? If past experience is any guide, they’ll likely spend those working days making floor speeches, naming post offices and playing political games, instead of passing meaningful policy improvements.
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Oct 01, 2012
Next Wednesday, President Obama and Governor Romney will have their first of three debates. The Vice-Presidential candidates, will also have an opportunity to meet and discuss issues once.
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Sep 27, 2012
Starting in 2014, the self-employed will be able to purchase health insurance through a state or federally based exchange market.
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Sep 26, 2012