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Small Business Worker Classification: Independent Contractor Or Employee?

The federal government reports that 70-80% of all new jobs are created by small businesses – congratulations to the nation’s self-employed for being major contributors to the economy! The question is, by hiring additional workers, are micro-businesses (those with 10 or fewer employees) actually creating more paperwork for themselves?

Feb 27, 2009

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Small Business Worker Classification: Independent Contractor Or Employee?

The federal government reports that 70-80% of all new jobs are created by small businesses – congratulations to the nation's self-employed for being major contributors to the economy!

Feb 26, 2009

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Main Street Businesses Receive Nod In Stimulus Bill

President Barack Obama recently signed his first major piece of legislation since taking office – a $787 billion economic recovery package that morphed from an idea to a bill on the president’s desk in about a month and a half. According to the Joint Committee on Taxation, it contains over $290 billion in aid for states, provisions for energy efficient technology, increased benefits for the unemployed, spending on infrastructure and more.

Feb 20, 2009

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Micro-Businesses Turn To Federal Outreach Programs

The self-employed are speaking out about their support for federal small business programs and hoping the Obama Administration is listening. In a recent online poll by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), an overwhelming majority of business owners (80%) want the new president to improve and expand existing federal small business programs.

Feb 18, 2009

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Hidden Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs (BusinessWeek)

The home office and vehicle deductions are two of the most overlooked write-offs, according to the National Association for the Self-Employed.

Feb 17, 2009

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NASE Supports Introduction Of Small Business CHOICE Act Of 2009

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) commends the introduction of the Small Business “Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2009” (Small Business “CHOICE” Act). The bi-partisan health care legislation would increase access to comprehensive health insurance and help alleviate the instability of insurance premium costs.

Feb 09, 2009

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NASE To Congress: Health Care Costs For Micro-Business Must Be Addressed

As discussions on health reform progress in the 111th Congress and within the Obama Administration, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is speaking out about how the ability of micro-business owners to obtain quality coverage rests on two key components: affordability and choice. The cost of health coverage for micro-businesses plays a significant role in why so many self-employed business owners go without or purchase a minimum coverage policy.

Feb 05, 2009

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NASE Testifies Regarding Health Care Reform

NASE Senior Health Advisor Mike Beene testified before the House Small Business Committee on health care reform for small businesses. He told the committee that the cost of health coverage for micro-businesses plays a significant role as to why so many self-employed business owners go without or purchase a minimum coverage policy. The NASE believes that in order to improve the ability of micro-business owners to obtain quality health coverage, health reform proposals must address two key components: affordability and choice.

Feb 04, 2009

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House Passes Obama’s $819 Billion Stimulus Package

In the first legislative success during his short tenure in office, the U.S. House of Representatives approved President Barack Obama’s sweeping economic stimulus plan, largely along party lines. The bill, the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1), includes $524 billion in spending and $275 billion in tax cuts, among other expenditures.

Feb 02, 2009

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Should Federal Small Business Programs be a Priority in the new Obama Administration? (Jan 2009)

The NASE has long been a fervent supporter of federal small-business programs that have a proven track record of efficiently aiding the self-employed and micro-businesses, such as the SBA Office of Advocacy, the Small Business Development Centers, and SCORE. With a new administration about to take office, there is opportunity to improve and expand current small business federal programs.

Jan 31, 2009

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