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8 Tips to Improve Your Small Business Luck

Mark Zuckerberg is a household name. He is widely recognized as one of the wealthiest CEOs in modern history. As the CEO of Facebook, most would consider Mark Zuckerberg a lucky business owner. However, his success was not without a little bit of luck. Mark Zuckerberg was sued by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss when they claimed he stole their idea for the social media giant Facebook. This lawsuit was eventually settled, but the facts of the case showed that Mark Zuckerberg took risks when he started Facebook. He also utilized the resources available to him and made a little of his own luck.

Mar 26, 2021

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PPP Self-Employed Application Changes

PPP Self-Employed Application Changes & NASE Supports SBA Event to Inform Self-Employed Business Owners On March 3, 2021, the Small Business Administration announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for self-employed individuals. The changes include:

Mar 26, 2021

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NASE Stands with the Asian American Community

Following the recent violence against the Asian American community, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, released the following statement strongly condemning the hatred and violence against the community:

Mar 23, 2021

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NASE Supports PPP Extension through 2021

NASE joined a large coalition of business advocates in calling for the Paycheck Protection Program through the 2021 calendar year.

Mar 15, 2021

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As COVID Relief Bill Heads to Finish Line, NASE Releases New Membership Survey Showing Nation’s Smallest Businesses Need More Support

As the American Rescue Plan heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for final passage, 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 a new survey of its membership about the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) indicating an overwhelming majority of these owners of businesses with fewer than 10 employees believe the government should do more for the American small business community.

Mar 09, 2021

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How Working Alone Affects Your Mental Health While remote working was already on the rise

While remote working was already on the rise, it became a necessity for thousands of people when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now, many people still find themselves working alone from their homes. There are plenty of positives to working from home, but when you’re used to a bustling, busy office with a lot of socialization and teamwork, working alone can feel isolating and lonely. So much so, that some researchers are starting to question the connection between freelancing and depression.

Mar 02, 2021

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NASE Opposes ARP Changes to 1099K Reporting

On Friday, February 26, the NASE joined 50+ organizations in opposing changes to 1099K reporting included in the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Mar 01, 2021

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NASE Opposes 1099K Inclusion in American Rescue Plan

NASE joined a robust coalition of organizations in opposing the Administration's proposal to amend section 6050W of the IRS Code that would "require reporting for any transaction above $600 in gross sales through a 1099-K form. Current statute requires small business owners to file a 1099-K only when there’s a transaction greater than $20,000 and a minimum of 200 transactions completed over the course of one year."

Feb 26, 2021

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10 Reasons to Love Being Self-Employed

For some people, punching the time clock of a traditional 9 to 5 job is a perfectly acceptable way of life. For others, their dreams lie in the allure of being one’s own boss. This dream includes setting your own schedule and following your own rules. Though this may sound like a very isolated way to do business, that assumption could not be further from the self-employed reality. The NASE experts help everyday people realize their dreams of owning a business or branching out to be self-employed and work for themselves. While there are many reasons to love being self-employed, the top ten reasons are outlined here:

Feb 26, 2021

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American Rescue Plan

Biden Administration Advances Ambitious $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Package ​The Biden Administration has announced an expansive relief package covering every aspect of the American economy in an effort to continue to fight the Covid pandemic. The package includes a continued emphasis on small business relief. Small Business Highlights include:

Feb 26, 2021

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Courtesy of NASE.org
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