With another year of record-setting growth for America’s small business community, Keith Hall, president and CEO of National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today encouraged the American public to show their support for our nation’s mom-and-pop small businesses and #ShopSmall this Small Business Saturday, November 30th, hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA). According to the 2023 American Express Consumer Insights Survey, “projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $17 billion” last year.
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Nov 26, 2024
There is a lot to love about being self-employed. Whether you sought out self-employment because of the freedom it would provide, or this is just naturally where your career ended up, most people who find success in self-employment can’t imagine working any other way.
If there is a notable drawback to mention, however, it’s the challenge of taking time off. Millions of self-employed individuals understand the struggle of trying to get away for a traditional vacation while building a business. It’s important to have strategies in place to make sure you can get the breaks you deserve while avoiding any harm to your business in the process.
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Nov 22, 2024
Senate
The Republicans have secured the majority in the Senate, picking up crucial seats in Montana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Democrats held their own in Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin, helping keep the majority slim.
Speaking of vacancies, Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) will appoint to fill the vacancy by Vice President-elect JD Vance. The timing is TBD based on when Vice President-elect JD Vance formally submits his resignation, probably some time closer to inauguration.
As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 19 million new business applications for a third-consecutive year, 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 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.
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Nov 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 2024 Presidential Election over, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today congratulated President-Elect Donald J. Trump on his win while also encouraging the country to come together across all political stripes to address our nation’s challenges.
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Nov 07, 2024
In the United States, self-employed individuals and business owners face unique challenges when it comes to securing health insurance. Unlike employees of larger corporations, who often have access to employer-sponsored health insurance plans, the self-employed must secure their own path to coverage. To help members navigate the health insurance landscape, we have compiled an overview of the various health insurance options available to self-employed individuals and businesses. This guide focuses on little-known ways to get coverage, the Health Insurance Marketplace, open enrollment periods, supplementary plans. We also detail the financial benefits NASE membership provides that can save you thousands of dollars when shopping for coverage.
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Oct 30, 2024
My name is Patrice McLaurin. I’m an Image Activist and educator at heart, turned entrepreneur, who is dedicated to empowering and inspiring young minds through literature. With a background in developing educational programs and a deep commitment to positive representation, I founded Khemrah Publishing, LLC. The company focuses on creating diverse, educational, and enriching children’s books that integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) principles. Through my work, I aim to help mitigate the nation’s literacy crisis, promote cultural awareness, and foster a more empathetic and compassionate society.
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Oct 30, 2024
Over the last weeks following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, President Biden has approved disaster declarations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, enabling federal aid, including SBA’s disaster assistance loan programs, to assist state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the storm.
The NASE called on Congress to replenish critical disaster funds to support small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, which devastated communities and businesses.
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Oct 29, 2024
As the start of health insurance open enrollment approaches this Friday, November 1st, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, is urging millions of new and existing small business owners to take advantage of available tools and resources to choose the right health care plan. This year’s open enrollment is particularly significant, with a record number of new entrepreneurs expected to navigate the marketplace exchange for the very first time. The Medicare annual enrollment period has already begun and runs through December 7th.
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Oct 28, 2024