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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants to Support America’s Record-Shattering Growth in the Small Business Community

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 first quarter of 2023. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP, and one by DELL Small Business.
Posted on Jul 10, 2023

Social Media Landscape in 2023 And How Small Businesses Can Leverage It

With the right approach at the right time in the social media space, businesses can boost their sales and visibility and drive unprecedented growth. On the surface, social media is a compact solution for businesses to thrive. But businesses cannot afford to generalize their social media marketing efforts.
Posted on Jun 23, 2023

NASE Annual Meeting

On behalf of the NASE Board of Directors, we would like to invite you to the 2023 NASE Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will take place via Zoom. We know it can be demanding for small business owners to take time and resources away from their daily operations.
Posted on Jun 23, 2023

Bipartisan Deal Suspends The Debt Ceiling

Earlier this month, President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy agreed on a bipartisan deal to suspend the debt ceiling until January 2025 in exchange for some policy concessions from both sides. The deal imposes caps on federal spending for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with some adjustments for veterans’ health care and other priorities.
Posted on Jun 23, 2023

Grants, Scholarships and other Self-Employed Funding Opportunities for Small Business Owners

Grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities positively impact the growth of small businesses and are beneficial to self-employed small business owners. They can help grow startup businesses without debt, provide valuable resources, and can even help companies recover losses. The application and selection process can be competitive, but just one proposal can provide significant funds making it worthwhile. It is important to know the different types of grants, scholarships, and funding opportunities available to small business owners, so you can choose what is the best fit for your company and start planning for the application process.
Posted on May 31, 2023

3 Affordable Health Insurance Options You Need to Know About

3 Affordable Health Insurance Options You Need to Know AboutThe cost of health insurance is a challenge for countless small businesses across the country. Expanded tax credits and tax-deductible options can help.
Posted on May 22, 2023

NASE Partners with Payanywhere to Sponsor May Growth Grant Award of $4,000

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, and Payanywhere, a payment solutions company, today are proud to announce the sponsorship of the May $4,000 Growth Grant, which will be awarded during the second quarter of 2023 designed to help small businesses grow and expand their business operations.
Posted on May 11, 2023

Growing and Learning While Self-Employed: A Case for Continued Education

Whether it’s an economic upturn or downturn, continuous learning is crucial for self-employed and small business owners. In fact, education renders long-term benefits for self-employed individuals and plays a crucial role in their success. When you’re managing a plethora of responsibilities on your own, it is normal to put off continuous learning. But in the age of rapid tech advancement, digital transformation, and changing economic and industry dynamics, continued education is the answer to achieving professional and personal growth.
Posted on Apr 28, 2023

Member Spotlight

Kecia Terrelonge is the Owner of Trucking Transportation Academy LLC located in Suffolk, Virginia. The academy offers CDL School, Class A & B Training, Pilot & Escort Training, Driver Improvement, Hazmat Endorsement, Freight Broker and Dispatch Training.
Posted on Apr 28, 2023

IRS Announces Long-Term Strategic Transformation Plan

On April 6, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a 10-year strategic operating plan that shows how the IRS will deploy the tremendous resources appropriated under the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure the IRS is a customer service orientated agency. The IRS has faced intense scrutiny for its shrinking workforce, enforcement capabilities, and its ability to resolve audit issues in a timely fashion. Even with the challenges, in 2021, the IRS processed 269 million returns, collected $4.1 trillion in tax revenue, and disbursed 492 million economic relief payments during the Covid-19 pandemic. But as outlined in their strategic operation plan, there is more to do.
Posted on Apr 28, 2023

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