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Got The Holiday Blues?

The blues have been around since, well, human beings. Everyone experiences an occasional cloudy spell, sometimes for no apparent reason.

Nov 01, 2008

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Great Performances

You want the most bang for your buck when you invest money in your business. If you buy a computer or truck, for example, you select a top-quality machine and maintain it for peak performance

Nov 01, 2008

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The Bailout of our Economy (Oct 2008)

With the collapse of Wall Street and America’s financial services sector, the outlook for our economy is as grim as ever. Big questions loom regarding who is to blame and what actions, if any, should be taken. One thing is for certain, the ripple effect of this financial collapse will be felt by all and any bailout will affect all taxpayers, especially small business.

Oct 31, 2008

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S.F. Diner's Pickle - Opening In Hungry Times (San Francisco Chronicle)

The NASE's Gene Fairbrother offers advice for businesses struggling in the economic downturn: - Get together with other retailers to create a joint marketing program. - Offer specials that will draw people in. - And more!

Oct 05, 2008

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The NASE Urges the 110th House to Support the Economic Rescue Package

Micro-businesses and self-employed individuals nationwide are significantly troubled by the current economic crisis facing our country. Of most concern to NASE members is the effect this economic crisis will have on their savings, their home values and their ability to access credit and loans. The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) urges the 110th House to act now to stabilize our credit markets and our shaky economy, and vote in favor of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424).

Oct 02, 2008

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Business Groups Urge Quick Action On Bailout (BizJournals.com)

The National Association for the Self-Employed, however, is concerned about the [bailout] plan’s costs and its impact on taxpayers. “Big business, just like small business, should be help accountable for the actions that have led to this current financial crisis,” said Kristie Darien, executive director of NASE’s legislative offices. “Our policymakers need to be responsible to our nation’s taxpayers in their actions to shore up our economy and work to keep this kind of disaster from occurring again.”

Sep 25, 2008

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Small Businesses Seek Clarity From Presidential Candidates (New York Times)

The NASE's Kristie Darien comments on the support the self-employed have given to health care reform.

Sep 10, 2008

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Health Care Reform Key Issue as Entrepreneurs Size Up Presidential Candidates (MarketWatch)

While a majority of the nearly 4,000 micro-business owners who participated in the survey, conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), have suggestions for improving the system, they are deeply divided over exactly what kind of reform is needed.

Sep 08, 2008

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Small Business Looks at Where Candidates Fall on Its Issues (Wall Street Journal)

With the presidential campaign in full swing, the candidates will no doubt set their sights on the huge group of voters who own their own businesses. But winning their support will be a daunting task for Barack Obama and John McCain. NASE Executive Director, Kristie Darien, weighs in.

Sep 02, 2008

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Tight Times

There’s no question that the economy is in a slump. But that doesn’t mean your micro-business has to take a slide.

Sep 01, 2008

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