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Yikes! It’s A Panic Attack!

A pounding heart. Shaking hands. Shortness of breath. These are just some of the symptoms commonly felt during a panic attack.

Feb 25, 2011

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Most home-based businesses are long on projects and short on project managers. The good news is that the basics of effective project management are simple and intuitive, and they can be applied to almost any project, regardless of size or scope.

Feb 25, 2011

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30 Things Every Business Owner Should Know

In celebration of the NASE’s 30th anniversary, we asked the question, “What are the 30 most important things micro-business owners need to know to be successful?” For answers, we turned to people who have real-world expertise and experience: NASE Members and the NASE staff.

Feb 25, 2011

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Forecast 2011

Ready for a rebound in 2011? Who isn’t? But if you’re like most micro-business owners, you’re more than a little concerned about how an unsettled economy will affect your sales in 2011.

Feb 25, 2011

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NASE Member Profile: Swordplay

Andrea Robertson has been an NASE Member since 2006. She owns Fight Call, LLC, in Phoenix, Ariz. Her website is fightcall.com.

Feb 25, 2011

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How To Find A Qualified Tax Preparer (Wall Street Journal)

According to Keith Hall, national tax adviser for the National Association for the Self-Employed, a nonprofit business group in Washington, D.C., you should hire someone experienced in preparing tax returns for start-ups. Further, the more recent the experience he or she has doing this, the better.

Feb 15, 2011

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Why It's Worth Paying For A Tax Pro (Wall Street Journal)

This tax season, entrepreneurs operating on a tight budget may be tempted to forgo professional help in preparing their companies' returns. But experts say the investment is typically worthwhile -- at least for those just starting out -- to maximize deductions and avoid penalties.

Feb 13, 2011

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Small Business Worker Classification: Independent Contractor Or Employee?

The self-employed contribute a mighty portion to the U.S. economy – nearly $1 trillion. There is no question that they are helping create jobs by growing and hiring new workers. The question is, by hiring additional workers, are micro-businesses (those with 10 or fewer employees) actually creating more paperwork for themselves?

Feb 10, 2011

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Self-Employed: Take An SE Tax Deduction For Health Insurance Costs

For the 2010 tax year, self-employed business owners can have one more deduction to claim – their health insurance costs.

Feb 03, 2011

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Grant Program Awards Over $80,000 to NASE Members In 2010

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) awarded $84,483 in business grants to its members in 2010. Seventeen NASE Members, ranging from a photography studio to a financial education firm, received a grant from the association.

Feb 02, 2011

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