The appeal of self-employment is being taken seriously by companies around the world. Post-pandemic hybrid work models are enabling longer-term work from home. Digital nomad visas in 20+ countries facilitate work from anywhere. Internal talent marketplaces are giving employees more flexibility and choice in what they do and what they learn – even as artificial intelligence is automating tasks and creating content with growing potential to replace the work that some freelancers do. Employment-related change is at a fever pitch.
On October 1, 2023, if Congress doesn’t reach an agreement, the government will shut down. This would be the country’s 22nd government shutdown in five decades. Government shutdowns have become an unfortunate recurring event in American politics. Since 1995, there have been five government shutdowns, all of which have had negative consequences for the American people.
As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with more American’s choosing to open their own small business than ever before, 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 2023. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP, one by DELL Small Business, and one by Payanywhere.
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Sep 25, 2023
Today, Keith Hall, president and CEO National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, reacted to the Yelp Economic Average report released this week showing, “2023 US business openings on track to beat last year’s all-time high.”
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Aug 31, 2023
In a letter sent to lawmakers this week, the NASE and a collection of small business organizations called on lawmakers to avoid adding to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws that have been passed or proposed in recent years. Further arguing, "these bills carry unintended consequences in the form of burdensome and costly obligations for small businesses."
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Aug 31, 2023
Succession planning is critical to managing a small business for self-employed individuals. Unfortunately, only 34% of business owners have succession planning in place, experts stated in 2021.
As a business owner, it’s essential to consider what will happen to your business if unforeseen events occur. For instance, how will your business perform in a catastrophic incident or your eventual retirement. According to an SBA report, 44% of U.S. economic activities depend on micro businesses. Therefore, small business owners should properly manage their documentation.
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Aug 22, 2023
Alicia Minter is the Owner and Creative Director of marketing agency, Biggs Creative. She has 20+ years of experience writing, shooting, producing, and elevating 360-degree marketing campaigns. Branded content is her first love, and a close second is creating television and web series. She has the honor working with several brands & Fortune 500 companies, including Disney, Costar Group, PBS, TLC, AMC Networks, TED, Under Armor, and more.
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Aug 22, 2023
As students prepare to head to college for the upcoming school year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today announced the awarding of $15,000 in educational scholarships to five dependents of current NASE members, each awarded $3,000 for their studies.
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Aug 03, 2023
No matter how great your services or products are, if your small business isn’t visible, you’ll struggle to connect with your target audience. The ability to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace is critical to gaining traction and success. Whether you are an entrepreneur just starting a business or an already established one—visibility should be your top priority.
Fortunately, there are many effective solutions business owners can use to create a robust presence that resonates with their consumers. To rise above the rest, try one of these strategies to build a highly visible business with the power to communicate, connect and convert.
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Jul 31, 2023
Rasheda Kamaria Williams is a mentor turned social entrepreneur with a passion for helping youth and young adults realize their power. She is the author of “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama” as well as the founder and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young people relate to one another and themselves.
Rasheda has nearly 20 years’ experience in the education, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors having worked with and advised several national and global organizations in the areas of community outreach and engagement and public relations.
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Jul 31, 2023