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NASE Members Receive $40,000 In Business Development Grants

Micro-business owners received a financial boost to their business in the fourth quarter, thanks to the National Association for the Self-Employed’s Business Development Grant Program. These NASE Members, with businesses as varied as an environmental consulting firm and an accounting firm, were awarded a total of $41,500 for their businesses.

Dec 30, 2009

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Bill Would Have Different Effects On Different People (USA TODAY)

House and Senate to begin negotiations next month. People who buy health coverage on their own — not through an employer — would face some of the biggest changes under the health care bills.

Dec 28, 2009

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NASE Opposes Senate Health Reform Bill

Health reform legislation continues to inch toward passage as the Senate works to get home for the holidays. Unfortunately, they have missed one key segment of the population in the crafting of this bill – the self-employed.

Dec 22, 2009

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National Association for the Self-Employed Statement on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)

The NASE's comments on the Senate health reform bill as amended by the Manager's Amendment.

Dec 22, 2009

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Health Reform Update: Senate Debates Cost-Saver For Self-Employed

Democratic Senators Mary Landrieu (La.), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Evan Bayh (Ind.) and Blanche Lincoln (Ark.) have introduced Tax Equity for the Self-Employed amendment (S. AMDT # 3013), which would allow sole proprietors to deduct as a business expense 50% of their health premium costs. This amendment is under consideration by the Senate for inclusion in the health reform package.

Dec 15, 2009

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Don’t Let The Flu Get You

Seasonal influenza arrives every fall, but the new flu bug that began circulating last spring has kept the flu in the headlines ever since. This winter we’re at risk not just from the ordinary flu but also H1N1, a novel strain of swine flu that was first identified in April 2009. This report outlines the difference between H1N1 and seasonal flu, offers tips on staying healthy, and explains what to do if you or someone you know comes down with the virus.

Dec 14, 2009

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NASE National Tax Advisor To Congress: Support Extending Tax Incentives For Small Biz

When appearing before Congress, NASE National Tax Advisor and Certified Public Accountant, Keith Hall, has one piece of advice for lawmakers – in order to continue growing and creating jobs, small businesses need to be able to count on a number of tax incentives

Dec 11, 2009

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Micro-Businesses Attend Kickoff Of “White House To Main Street” Series

Dale Schaffer of Bethlehem, Pa. is the co-owner of Elysian Fields Specialty Florals. He was part of a group of NASE members that were invited by the Obama Administration to attend the event at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Allentown. Here's what he had to say...

Dec 09, 2009

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Consumer Confidence Surrounding Health Care Increased In October

Confidence in health insurance coverage and the ability to access health care increased among American consumers in October, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The RWJF Index rose to 104.4 points in October, up from 96.6 points in September.

Dec 04, 2009

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Small Biz Health Care Roundup (12/4)

Here's a sampling of this week's top health care reform articles. If you find an article or blog that you think should be considered, drop us a line at media at NASE dot org.

Dec 04, 2009

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