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New Report: Surge in Business Openings Continue in 2023, On Track to Beat Last Year’s All-Time High

Today, Keith Hall, president and CEO National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, reacted to the Yelp Economic Average report released this week showing, “2023 US business openings on track to beat last year’s all-time high.”

Aug 31, 2023

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Small Business Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Avoid Adding to Patchwork of State Privacy Laws

In a letter sent to lawmakers this week, the NASE and a collection of small business organizations called on lawmakers to avoid adding to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws that have been passed or proposed in recent years. Further arguing, "these bills carry unintended consequences in the form of burdensome and costly obligations for small businesses."

Aug 31, 2023

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Securing Your Business Future: A Succession Planning Guide

Succession planning is critical to managing a small business for self-employed individuals. Unfortunately, only 34% of business owners have succession planning in place, experts stated in 2021. As a business owner, it’s essential to consider what will happen to your business if unforeseen events occur. For instance, how will your business perform in a catastrophic incident or your eventual retirement. According to an SBA report, 44% of U.S. economic activities depend on micro businesses. Therefore, small business owners should properly manage their documentation.

Aug 22, 2023

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Producing Self Employment

Alicia Minter is the Owner and Creative Director of marketing agency, Biggs Creative. She has 20+ years of experience writing, shooting, producing, and elevating 360-degree marketing campaigns. Branded content is her first love, and a close second is creating television and web series. She has the honor working with several brands & Fortune 500 companies, including Disney, Costar Group, PBS, TLC, AMC Networks, TED, Under Armor, and more.

Aug 22, 2023

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National Association for the Self-Employed Awards $15,000 in Scholarships to Five College Students for their Academic Studies

As students prepare to head to college for the upcoming school year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today announced the awarding of $15,000 in educational scholarships to five dependents of current NASE members, each awarded $3,000 for their studies.

Aug 03, 2023

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How to Create a Powerful Business Presence in a Saturated World

No matter how great your services or products are, if your small business isn’t visible, you’ll struggle to connect with your target audience. The ability to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace is critical to gaining traction and success. Whether you are an entrepreneur just starting a business or an already established one—visibility should be your top priority. Fortunately, there are many effective solutions business owners can use to create a robust presence that resonates with their consumers. To rise above the rest, try one of these strategies to build a highly visible business with the power to communicate, connect and convert.

Jul 31, 2023

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Empowering Self Employment

Rasheda Kamaria Williams is a mentor turned social entrepreneur with a passion for helping youth and young adults realize their power. She is the author of “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama” as well as the founder and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young people relate to one another and themselves. Rasheda has nearly 20 years’ experience in the education, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors having worked with and advised several national and global organizations in the areas of community outreach and engagement and public relations.

Jul 31, 2023

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NASE Supports Efforts to Eliminate Barriers for Entrepreneurs

As touted over the last few months, the NASE is encouraged and excited to see the number of new business starts, however, we know that a number of people who end up as business owners (i.e self-employed) often start their business journey through side gigs or “hustles”. In fact, according to a new LinkedIn report, the number of Americans with a side gig is now estimated at 50%. However, a new tax law change could stop this growing trend and jeopardize the ability of people to earn extra income or chase their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.

Jul 31, 2023

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As the Number of New Small Business Start-Ups Surge, NASE Gives Voice and Advocates for a Growing Community

With a record-breaking surge of over 10 million new small business applications to the Small Business Administration in the course of the last few years, 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 applauded the American small business community’s perseverance and determination for choosing to step out on their own instead of traditional W-2 employment.

Jul 20, 2023

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NASE Endorses Two 1099K Related Bills

Today, the NASE announced its endorsement of two bipartisan bills aimed at curbing the new Department of Treasury 1099-K reporting thresholds set to go into effect at the end of 2023.

Jul 11, 2023

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