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Kill It Or Keep It? Small Business Groups At Odds On Affordable Care Act

In creating the [Affordable Care Act], however, Arslan said Congress leaned toward creating access to better health insurance for all, but dropped the ball on making it affordable.
Posted on Apr 03, 2012

Last Minute Small Business Tax Tips From NASE National Tax Advisor, CPA

Small-business owners who have put off doing their 2011 tax return so far this year have less than a week until Tax Day. The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) has one piece of advice – don’t panic.
Posted on Apr 02, 2012

Fast Ways To Market Your Startup

If you're just launching a micro-business, you're likely in need of effective marketing strategies that can kick in quickly and won't decimate a limited budget.
Posted on Apr 02, 2012

Ask The Experts: HRA for LLC

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) eligibility
Posted on Apr 02, 2012

Member Spotlight: All Season Snow

Chris Allen has been an NASE Member since 2005. He owns Twelve60 Enterprises LLC in Palmerton, Pa.
Posted on Apr 02, 2012

Federal Self-Employment Program Encourages More State Adoption

Legislation that passed in February did more than just extend the federal payroll tax deduction. It also made changes to the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program. This voluntary program allows states to pay a self-employment allowance to unemployed individuals who are in the process of establishing businesses and realizing the dream of self-employment.
Posted on Apr 02, 2012

Many Find It Hard To Plan Ahead As Tax Uncertainty Looms (USA TODAY)

[NASE Member] Tiffany Washington, owner of Washington Accounting Services in Waldorf, Md., says the standoff about extending the payroll tax cut caused her to put off hiring another employee.
Posted on Mar 23, 2012

Self-Employed and the Economy

The nation’s smallest businesses are still feeling negative effects of the economy, including cash flow issues for business and family, according to a new survey by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). Three-quarters of the self-employed and micro-businesses owners say their company provides the main source of income in their household.
Posted on Mar 22, 2012

Micro-Businesses Still Waiting For Economic Improvement

“Sadly, our survey re-enforces the idea that economic recovery is slow going and that 70% of survey respondents believe that current state of the economy has either shown no improvement or has worsened in the last 12 months,” stated Katie Vlietstra, Director of Government Affairs for NASE.
Posted on Mar 20, 2012

Would the JOBS Act Help Small Business or Unleash Fraud? (Forbes)

The idea has wide bipartisan support in the House as well as President Obama’s backing. And small business advocates including SCORE CEO Ken Yancey and NASE CEO Kristie Arslan tell me they support crowdfunding legislation.
Posted on Mar 15, 2012

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