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NASE Supports New Small Business Aid Revisions to COVID-19 Relief Program

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today supported new provisions in a revised government aid program in the CARES ACT, the Paycheck Protection Program.

May 28, 2020

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NASE Joins Business Organizations in Support of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

The NASE joined members of the small business community in support of H.R. 7010,“Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act,” sponsored by Representatives Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Chip Roy (R-TX). The bi-partisan legislation was passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by the President.

May 21, 2020

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New Small Business Report: Severe Economic Impact on Nation’s Small Business Community

With the novel coronavirus impacting small business community, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) today highlighted the survey results of the State of Small Business Report conducted by the Small Business Roundtable and Facebook, which indicates that small and medium-sized businesses in the United States are being hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. NASE has also developed a COVID-19 Resource Page for the small business community outlining helpful information.

May 21, 2020

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State of Small Business Report Released

NASE, a proud member of the Small Business Roundtable, is pleased to announce the release of the State of Small Business report, in partnership with Facebook. This survey was conducted with approximately 86,000 people who owned, managed or worked for a small or medium-sized business (“SMB”).

May 18, 2020

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Digital Marketing Tips During Isolation: Don't Quarantine Your Brand

There is no denying that the world has changed drastically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses have closed their physical locations and are now operating remotely. Hundreds of thousands of workers are working from home and brands are being forced to reevaluate their marketing tactics as the global economy adapts. Some businesses are using this uncertain time to dial back their marketing to save money and not waste, but this is not the time to go dark. Despite most of the world entering quarantine, now is the time to alter your business’ marketing strategies to ensure your brand remains in your customer’s minds. Advertising during isolation is different from advertising under normal conditions, but that is not a reason to stop marketing altogether. By following the tips and tricks below, your business can continue to market effectively despite the current world state.

May 13, 2020

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$24K in Small Business Growth Grants Awarded by the National Association for the Self-Employed

Six small businesses have been awarded a total of $24,000 in Growth Grants from the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community. These small businesses were announced as third and fourth quarter 2019 Growth Grant recipients. Last year, NASE awarded $48,000 in grants to small businesses across the country and expects to do so again in 2020.

May 04, 2020

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Data Strategy for Digital Transformation

Data has become an invaluable resource across various industries, with the marketing industry placing a particularly high premium on sales, lead generation, and customer data. Many organizations have realized that data is a powerful tool, but not everyone has grasped how to effectively use data or understands the steps required to turn raw data into useful or digestible data. Digital progress or transformation requires careful planning, and a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.osisoft.com/blogs/retire-garbage-in-garbage-out-for-big-data/">data strategy</a>&nbsp;should be included in the planning process. Data is too complex and too impactful to be an afterthought or a secondary priority; unless a business devotes the appropriate time to data, that data is being wasted at worst and underutilized at best. If a business, large or small, wants to use data effectively, they must have a data specific strategy in place.

May 04, 2020

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COVID-19 and its Affects on the Self-Employed

According to research from the US Small Business Administration, our country has 28.8 million small businesses that employ 56.8 million employees. Altogether, small business owners account for 99.7% of all employers nationwide. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, small business owners and self-employed individuals across the country are wondering how the pandemic will affect their healthcare. Fortunately, assistance and access to an abundance of resources are on the way. In this post, you’ll find out everything you need to know about employee and self-employed healthcare changes during these uncertain times.

Apr 29, 2020

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Top 5 Things to Know About Healthcare in 2020

Healthcare will undergo exciting new changes in 2020 as lawmakers and industry professionals collaborate to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing issues. This year, universal healthcare, prescription drug shortages, electronic health data, maternal care, and value-based payment models are in the spotlight.

Apr 29, 2020

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NASE Announces Partnership with MetLife to Offer Members New Association Accident Insurance Benefit

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation&rsquo;s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today announced a partnership with MetLife to offer current and future NASE members a new association member benefit of accident insurance.

Apr 28, 2020

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Courtesy of NASE.org
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