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NASE Applauds House Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today released the following statement on the House passage of the bipartisan infrastructure package.

Nov 07, 2021

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Enhance Your Business Checkout Experience for 2022

E-Commerce is growing by a staggering 23% per year, making it a perfect staging ground for new products, companies, methods and processes. With the increasing number of eCommerce focused businesses, customers expect more of their eCommerce enterprises, and that includes the ease of the check-out process. Let’s explore why the checkout process is so important, and how you can simplify yours for the optimal customer checkout experience in 2022.

Oct 28, 2021

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8 Spooky Facts You Did Not Know About Self-Employed/Small Businesses

It is a huge accomplishment to take on the challenge of being self-employed and own a small business. Being able to bring your ideas to the world is a fantastic feat to be proud of. However, only about 20% of small businesses survive their first year, and about half make it past five years. ​Whether your small business is a brand-new concept or one of several small business ventures you already have, keep in mind these eight spooky facts about being self-employed and having a small business.

Oct 28, 2021

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Cooking Up Self-Employment

Leslie Brenner is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Cooks Without Borders, a cooking website devoted to the cuisines of the world. Currently residing in the Dallas, Texas area, Leslie is a two-time winner of a James Beard Award. As a cookbook author and former Food Editor of The Los Angeles Times, you can now find Leslie sharing what she cooks in her own kitchen on her website.

Oct 28, 2021

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Fall Legislative Activity

The U.S. Congress is currently back in session with a full plate of legislative activity to act on before the end of the year. Two key pieces currently being debated in Congress are regarding the Build Back Better agenda introduced earlier this year by the White House. As part of that legislative package, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, often referred to as the bipartisan infrastructure bill, focuses primarily on “hard infrastructure” such as roads, bridges and physical infrastructure.

Oct 28, 2021

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NASE Strongly Oppose Dept of Treasury Proposed Collection of Taxpayer Information

The NASE joined nearly 100 trade organizations in strong opposition of a recent proposal by the Department of Treasury to require financial institutions to report gross annual inflows and outflows of $400 on all account holders.

Oct 26, 2021

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NASE Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed IRS Reporting Requirements

As millions of America’s smallest businesses slowly try to recover from the economic impact of the Covid crisis, the National Association for the Self-Employed, the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today voiced it’s strong opposition to a proposed, new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirement that would greatly impact the small business community. The rule would be costly, invade the privacy of Americans, and also add another burdensome layer of regulations unfairly targeting American small businesses.

Oct 26, 2021

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Why Small Businesses Should be Creating Facebook Ad Campaigns

Did you know that there are more than 2.89 billion active Facebook users? As the power of social media continues to make itself known, this figure will continue to grow. If you happen to own a small business, it only makes sense that you should take advantage of this incredibly massive demographic.

Oct 19, 2021

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A Guide to Becoming a Real Estate Agent

Are you considering a career in real estate? You are in good company; many Americans hold an interest in becoming a real estate agent. This is due in part to the fact that real estate sales can offer an incredibly lucrative career - if you put the work in. It can also be an attractive business because licensing requirements, while varying from state to state, due not usually require a college degree. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a real estate agent, then please read on.

Oct 19, 2021

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2 Ways to Protect Your Business Online

For many entrepreneurs, an online presence is an essential part of doing business. Especially in the past year, the ability to do business online has allowed many to maintain their livelihoods during a time of economic uncertainty. Although the internet has given business owners the ability to adapt and grow, a digital presence also leaves you vulnerable to cyber crime. Nearly 64% of small businesses have a website, and if you store customers’ or clients’ personal or financial information through your site, you’re a potential target for cyber attacks.

Oct 18, 2021

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Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/news/page/19