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Letter to Senate on Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 299)

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) signs letter in support of Senate Amendment 299, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act of 2011.
Posted on May 03, 2011

The Self-Employed Guide to Better Billing

The way you handle billing could be costing you money. An independent study funded by Intuit in 2008 found that America’s small businesses wait for $33 billion in overdue payments each year.
Posted on May 02, 2011

The NASE Awards $84,483 In Growth Grants

A photography studio. A financial education firm. A computer repair company. Each of these micro-businesses—plus 14 more—were awarded an NASE Growth Grant in 2010.
Posted on May 02, 2011

Standing Up For Micro-Businesses Year-Round

In the past year, creating jobs and growing the economy have been the subjects of many debates here in Washington, D.C. When it comes to this topic, the NASE knows that our nation’s entrepreneurs are helping to lead the way.
Posted on May 02, 2011

Substance Abuse At Work: How To Detect And Deter It

More than 90 percent of large businesses now have drug-free workplace programs, reports the U.S. Department of Labor. But you probably don’t: Less than 10 percent of small and medium companies do. If you were a drug or alcohol abuser, where would you look for a job?
Posted on Apr 28, 2011

Balancing Self-Employment With Elder Care: Solutions And Resources You Can Use

In 2009, 48.9 million Americans provided unpaid care for an adult in their lives, reported a study conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP. Fifty percent of those caregivers also worked full time, trying to find time for doctors’ appointments and other tasks in schedules that were already packed.
Posted on Apr 28, 2011

Self-Help For The Self-Employed: Keeping A Positive Attitude

Self-employed people, who often work in relative solitude, don’t always have the social outlets of a typical office available to them each day. That sense of disconnect can lead to feelings of isolation. Whether you’re a little lonely or seriously down in the dumps, finding yourself in a funk is never good for business.
Posted on Apr 28, 2011

Workplace Wellness Programs: A How-To Guide For Micro-Businesses

Employee health is always a concern for micro-business owners. Even one sick worker who needs time off to recuperate from an illness can disrupt the entire workplace and add stress to healthy workers.
Posted on Apr 28, 2011

Self-Employed In America (Build Your Business Radio)

NASE's Kristie Arslan is a guest on Build Your Business Radio where she talks about the self-employed in the United States.
Posted on Apr 26, 2011

NASE Launches New Scholarship Program For Entrepreneurs

Since 1981, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) has offered tools and resources to help America’s smallest businesses thrive. The NASE is continuing that legacy in its 30th year by launching a new scholarship program to assist entrepreneurs in obtaining the knowledge they need to succeed.
Posted on Apr 26, 2011

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