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Best Places to Live as a Self-Employed Business Owner in 2025

One of the top perks of self-employment is the ability to choose where you live. There’s no question that finding the right location to start or grow your business is key for entrepreneurs. Choosing an affordable, business-friendly city makes it easier to build a thriving business and enjoy a high quality of life. We’ve searched the country to uncover some of the top states and cities for small business owners. We looked for a strong local economy, solid infrastructure, moderate to low cost of living, good weather and an abundance of fun things to do. Read on to discover some of the best places to live as a small business owner in the United States.

Dec 20, 2024

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Leading Self-Employment

The Liberated Leader is committed to empowering bold individuals to embrace authentic leadership, break free from traditional models, and dare to do things differently. By focusing on cultivating Power Skills like resilience, adaptability, and communication, the platform equips forward-thinkers with the tools to build trust, drive engagement, and create aligned teams. At the heart of the Liberated Leader approach is the belief that curiosity, courage, and compassion are essential to navigating today’s fast-paced, project-driven, and AI-enhanced business world. Rooted in values of freedom, self-knowledge, and integrity, the Liberated Leader is for those ready to drive purposeful change and lead with both heart and mind.

Dec 20, 2024

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Beneficial Ownership: Courts Strike Down The Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, mandates companies to report their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). On December 3, 2024, when the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA, enacted to enhance financial transparency, mandates that certain business entities report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Dec 20, 2024

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NASE Congratulates former GA Senator Kelly Loeffler on Nomination to Lead Small Business Administration

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 congratulated former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) on being nominated by President-elect Trump as the nation’s next Small Business Administrator where she would lead the nation’s only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small businesses.

Dec 06, 2024

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Resources are Available to Assist Record-Breaking Number of New and Existing Entrepreneurs Select Health Care Insurance in the Marketplace

With just ten days left of open enrollment for coverage starting on January 1st, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, is urging millions of new and existing small business owners to take advantage of available tools and resources to choose the right health care plan. This year’s open enrollment is particularly significant, with a record number of new entrepreneurs expected to navigate the marketplace exchange for the very first time. The Medicare annual enrollment period ends on December 7th.

Dec 05, 2024

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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants Supporting America’s Record-Setting Growth in the Small Business Community

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 19 million new business applications for a third-consecutive year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the third quarter of 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.

Dec 02, 2024

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National Association for the Self-Employed Celebrates Record Growth by Offering Year-End Preparation Insights for America’s Entrepreneurs

With another year of record-setting growth for America’s small business community, Keith Hall, president and CEO of National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today encouraged the American public to show their support for our nation’s mom-and-pop small businesses and #ShopSmall this Small Business Saturday, November 30th, hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA). According to the 2023 American Express Consumer Insights Survey, “projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $17 billion” last year.

Nov 26, 2024

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How Best to Take Time Off for the Self-Employed

There is a lot to love about being self-employed. Whether you sought out self-employment because of the freedom it would provide, or this is just naturally where your career ended up, most people who find success in self-employment can’t imagine working any other way. If there is a notable drawback to mention, however, it’s the challenge of taking time off. Millions of self-employed individuals understand the struggle of trying to get away for a traditional vacation while building a business. It’s important to have strategies in place to make sure you can get the breaks you deserve while avoiding any harm to your business in the process.

Nov 22, 2024

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Republican Trifecta, Nominations, First 100 Days, and Trump-Vance Priorities

Senate The Republicans have secured the majority in the Senate, picking up crucial seats in Montana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Democrats held their own in Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin, helping keep the majority slim. Speaking of vacancies, Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) will appoint to fill the vacancy by Vice President-elect JD Vance. The timing is TBD based on when Vice President-elect JD Vance formally submits his resignation, probably some time closer to inauguration.

Nov 22, 2024

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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants Supporting America’s Record-Setting Growth in the Small Business Community

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 19 million new business applications for a third-consecutive year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the second quarter of 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.

Nov 18, 2024

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