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NASE Attends Obama Discussion On Small Business And Economy

President Barack Obama recently met with the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) and the National Small Business Award winners to discuss how the Administration's economic recovery efforts will benefit entrepreneurs.

May 22, 2009

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National Small Business Week: May 18th - 22nd

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), approximately 60 percent of Americans own or work for a small business.

May 20, 2009

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Dear Congress, Please Take It Easy On The Small-Business Owner

A self-employed taxpayer, who files the Form 1040 with corresponding Schedule C, will spend nearly 60 hours and $440 dollars to complete the return, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

May 08, 2009

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How the Complexity of the Tax Code Hinders Small Businesses

NASE’s National Tax Advisor, Keith Hall, testified before the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Finance and Tax to discuss four areas where simplification of the tax code would greatly benefit micro-business owners by reducing their tax reporting burdens while also increasing tax compliance.

May 07, 2009

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Consumer Credit Card Protections Bill Passes House, Heads To Senate

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that one-fifth of those carrying credit card debt pay an interest rate above 20 percent.

May 07, 2009

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Consumer Credit Card Protections Bill Passes House, Heads To Senate

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that one-fifth of those carrying credit card debt pay an interest rate above 20 percent.

May 06, 2009

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Senate Confirms Sebelius as HHS Secretary

As conversations on swine flu and health care reform heat up, the final vacancy in Present Obama's Cabinet, the secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has been filled.

Apr 29, 2009

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Health Insurance Basics for Micro-business

As a micro-business owner you confront many financial challenges. But none are more daunting - or more important - than finding and keeping affordable, quality health insurance. However, if you do your homework - the same way you would as if you were buying a brand new home or a car - you should be able to find a satisfactory coverage option.

Apr 07, 2009

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Driven To Distraction

One reason the home office workday stretches into an exhaustive 12 hours rather than merely a weary 10 is because we’re so easily distracted.

Apr 07, 2009

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NASE Offers Calming Tax Tips (SmallBusinessNewz.com)

Tax returns are due in about one week's time, and across America, people are probably getting nervous as they deal with the countdown. The National Association for the Self-Employed wants small business owners to listen to a few tips and take a deep breath, though.

Apr 07, 2009

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Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/news/page/176