Over sixty percent of the self-employed and micro-business owners indicate that their business has experienced a significant decrease in sales and/or revenue in 2009 and 2010, and almost fifty percent say they have had to utilize their personal savings or retirement savings to address cash flow issues, according to a study undertaken by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE).
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Feb 04, 2010
While Congress and the Obama Administration are hoping that small businesses will continue to be the engine of job creation and spur recovery, the sluggish economy has had a negative impact on the operations and hiring plans of many small businesses. Over sixty percent of self-employed and micro-business owners indicate that their business has experienced a significant decrease in sales and/or revenue, and almost fifty percent say they have had to utilize their personal savings or retirement savings to address cash flow issues, according to a study undertaken by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE).
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Feb 03, 2010
If you’re relatively healthy and independent, it’s unpleasant to contemplate a future that includes living in a nursing home or needing home care. Long-term care describes the assistance you’ll need—beyond medical help—if you are unable to provide for your own needs and end up in a nursing home or an assisted-living facility or must have help in your own home. This report will help you decide whether and when to buy—and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Jan 18, 2010
Prior to preparing 2009 tax forms, the self-employed and micro-businesses (fewer than 10 employees) should be aware of a few tax law changes, including adjustments to the standard mileage rate and the self-employment tax.
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Jan 13, 2010
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) and UnitedHealthcare’s Golden Rule Insurance Company have teamed up to offer new personal health insurance choices to entrepreneurs, micro-business owners and other self-employed businesspeople in 20 states and Washington, D.C.
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Jan 13, 2010
Just in time for tax season, the nation’s 22 million micro-business owners have a book to help them successfully navigate Schedule C for reporting 2009 taxes and for mapping their tax strategies for the year ahead. Authored by two of the nation’s leading self-employment and tax experts, Schedule C: from A to Z de-mystifies federal tax codes and guidelines that specifically apply to sole proprietors to help filers minimize their tax liability and avoid filing mistakes that can trigger an audit by the IRS.
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Jan 12, 2010
In June 2009, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman called for a comprehensive review of the paid tax return preparer industry, drawing on all relevant data and input from interested parties.
Based on this review, the IRS has announced a number of steps that it plans to implement for future filing seasons. These steps will not be in effect for the current 2010 filing season.
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Jan 08, 2010
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to leave 2009 behind. It was a tumultuous year, and not an easy one for most micro-business owners.
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Jan 06, 2010
Selling products and services to today’s budget-conscious customers isn’t easy.
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Jan 06, 2010
Thousands of micro-business owners and self-employed professionals rely on contracts with government entities for a significant portion of their annual revenue.
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Jan 06, 2010