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NASE Member Spotlight for October 2023

Bill Quinn is the CEO/Managing Coach of E. Quinn Consulting, LLC and The Quinn Quantum Academy, a 14-year small business coaching consultancy. Providing his business clients with 40 plus years of business coaching and consulting guidance in operations, team development, funding strategies, and partnerships. Bill has advised and consulted for a commercial photographer, property manager, a sound & audio company, an oil & gas developer, a fund manager of a $150MM investment fund, a hemp cultivation, an extraction & sales company, several home remodelers, and property maintenance contractors. Bill has coached and advised a smartphone and gadget repair company, a Software Engineer, a Cybersecurity Training Institute, a Commercial Bakery & Pastry company, an AV Tech company, a manufacturer of biodegradable products, provides advice to my son’s Leadership Development consultancy, and numerous business partnerships. Bill has authored 6 books, eBooks and workbooks, coordinating, editing, exterior/interior design, and self-publishing.

Oct 26, 2023

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The House Speaker Role Remains Vacant

As of October 20, 2023, the House is still without a Speaker. Republicans are divided over Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, who has been rejected twice for the position, following the motion to vacate that removed Speaker McCarthy from office two weeks ago. The House GOP conference originally voted to support the nomination of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA); however, he withdrew his name from consideration after falling short of securing the necessary 217 votes coming out of conference. Rep. Jordan is in a similar position, facing a wall of opposition from nearly 22 House Republicans who are adamant in their opposition. However, Jordan’s office has announced that he will call for a third vote on Friday, October 20.

Oct 26, 2023

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Small Business Resources to Assist Record-Breaking Number of New Entrepreneurs

With a week before the start of health insurance open enrollment, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, is encouraging millions of self-employed small business owners – including the skyrocketing number of new entrepreneurs who may be buying on the marketplace exchange for the first time - to utilize the available tools and resources to select a plan that works best for their needs.

Oct 23, 2023

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HBO's Succession & Insights into Small Business Succession Planning

HBO's TV show Succession has become a compelling exploration of power dynamics, loyalty struggles, and the pursuit of legacy. As we delve into the captivating world of the Roys, we discover that this fictional portrayal offers more than just entertainment—it provides valuable insights that mirror the challenges faced by real-life self-employed individuals embarking on the journey of succession planning.

Oct 04, 2023

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NASE Calls on Lawmakers to Avert Government Shutdown

NASE joined the 13 leading small business organizations in calling on Congress to avoid a government shutdown, "We collectively represent millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs who stand to suffer severe consequences to their livelihoods in the event of a government shutdown. We urge Congress to take swift action to reach a bipartisan solution to fund the government and avoid a shutdown that would cause unnecessary harm to small businesses that continue to grapple with rising costs and a challenging post pandemic economy."

Sep 29, 2023

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NASE Calls for Congress to Address Full Year Federal Funding

NASE joined the leading small business organizations to call on Congress to fully fund the federal government for FY24.

Sep 29, 2023

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Maximizing Value: Preparing a Small Business for a Successful Sale

It takes significant time and effort to start a small business and maintain success over an extended period. As such, the decision to sell a business requires meticulous preparation. Whether you are a small business owner, micro business owner, or other entrepreneurial venture, taking the right steps toward getting your business ready for sale is critical to maximize its value and ensure a legally compliant and smooth transition. In this article, we will explore the common steps to prepare your small business for a successful sale and continued success for the buyer.

Sep 28, 2023

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Self-Employment: What Stays the Same When Change is All Around Us

The appeal of self-employment is being taken seriously by companies around the world. Post-pandemic hybrid work models are enabling longer-term work from home. Digital nomad visas in 20+ countries facilitate work from anywhere. Internal talent marketplaces are giving employees more flexibility and choice in what they do and what they learn – even as artificial intelligence is automating tasks and creating content with growing potential to replace the work that some freelancers do. Employment-related change is at a fever pitch.

Sep 28, 2023

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Government on the Brink of Shutdown

On October 1, 2023, if Congress doesn’t reach an agreement, the government will shut down. This would be the country’s 22nd government shutdown in five decades. Government shutdowns have become an unfortunate recurring event in American politics. Since 1995, there have been five government shutdowns, all of which have had negative consequences for the American people.

Sep 28, 2023

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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants to Support America’s Record-Shattering Growth in the Small Business Community

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with more American’s choosing to open their own small business than ever before, 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 2023. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP, one by DELL Small Business, and one by Payanywhere.

Sep 25, 2023

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