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The Small Business Boom Continues

The past few years have witnessed an unprecedented surge in entrepreneurial spirit. Fueled by a confluence of factors, the United States has seen record numbers of new business applications, with 2023 marking the strongest year on record at a staggering 5.5 million filings.

Jun 28, 2024

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Record-Shattering Small Business Growth Continues with 18.1 Million Applications

Just six months after the announcement that the United States set a record of new small business applications over the last three consecutive years, the nation hit another record-shattering 18.1 million small business applications. Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE),celebrated this today by saying “America’s small business community has never been so powerful, attracting attention and support by policymakers of all political stripes.”

Jun 14, 2024

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How AI is Changing The Landscape for The Self-Employed

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard at least one person mention Chat GPT. Artificial intelligence is now bigger than it has ever been before, with companies like Open AI, Google, and Microsoft all throwing their hats in the ring with generative AI.

May 29, 2024

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Celebrating Self-Employment

Catina Downey is the President of Nicole’s Event & Meeting Space, Inc, which does business (dba) as NES Cornhole Lounge in Glen Allen, Virginia. Catina is a certified public accountant (CPA), proud US Army veteran, and mother. The business is a unique and versatile event space with indoor cornhole space and a lounge. The NES Cornhole Lounge provides a space for organizations and individuals to gather and have a great time. The business caters to organizations holding team-building or networking events as well as cornhole tournaments and leagues. Additionally, our venue is perfect for birthday celebrations and other milestone events.

May 29, 2024

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The 2024 Race Is In Our Sights

The 2024 election year is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in American politics, spanning from the presidency to local state legislatures. On the presidential level, President Biden is seeking re-election against former President Trump, with national polls indicating a tight race as we approach Election Day on November 5, 2024.

May 29, 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 of new business openings 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 first quarter of 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.

May 20, 2024

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The Best Ways to Network, Get Leads, & Drive Sales for the Self-Employed in 2024

Fresh approaches and techniques are used by entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners to generate new leads. Lead generation is essential for the growth and diversification of businesses. Regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, or run a family business, these recommendations can help you overcome lead generation and growth challenges!

Apr 29, 2024

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Visibly Self-Employed

Montrie Rucker Adams, APR, Fellow PRSA, DTM, MBA is president and Chief Visibility Officer of the award-winning Visibility Marketing Inc. Through strategic and effective marketing communications and public relations campaigns, companies become “more visible” thus increasing their awareness and ultimately impacting the bottom line. Clients include government, academic institutions, energy, capital improvement and healthcare institutions.

Apr 29, 2024

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Self-Employed and Micro-Business Owners Continue to Navigate a Mixed Bag of Economic News

The first weeks of April included a steady stream of economic data that continued to be a mixed bag. While there were continued bright spots, including continued declines in unemployment, inflation increased slightly after falling for several months.

Apr 29, 2024

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Last Minute Tax Filing Advice as Tax Deadline Looms

With the April 15th tax return filing deadline quickly approaching, 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-businesses, today offered the following advice for those who have not yet filed their 2023 tax return.

Apr 10, 2024

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