NASE Statement On 2012 Election The 2012 election will be analyzed for many months; however, the real work begins today. The NASE will aggressively champion the self-employed and work to address the continued tax inequities and ensure a level, competitive business environment that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation. Published on November 07, 2012 |
Washington Watch - Election EditionPresident Obama sailed to re-election last night; winning all but two of the states he carried in 2008 and without a determination in Florida. The critical issues facing the country and America’s self-employed remain, tax reform being the utmost importance to ensuring continued economic recovery. Published on November 07, 2012 |
Self-Employed Head To Polls With Unanswered Questions (Yahoo! Small Business Advisor)NASE, which is non-partisan and does not endorse a candidate, promised to use the candidates' answers to educate and inform its membership about the positions of each on small business taxes and economic recovery "so that they may make the best decision for their business in November." But November is here and the answers never came. Published on November 02, 2012 |
Debate 3: Candidates Aren’t Asked, Talk Small Biz Anyway (Yahoo! Small Biz Vote)NASE is waiting for responses to questions it posed to each campaign. And although next week's debate will ask the candidates to discuss foreign policy, "10 days out from the election they'll probably spin their answers out to domestic issues," Vlietstra said. Published on October 17, 2012 |
Do Your Due Diligence This ElectionAs in many presidential elections, both sides are touting the importance of small business and offering plans to help them grow. The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is used to hearing lip service from politicians who say they want to help, but rarely follow through with policies for the self-employed. Published on October 04, 2012 |
NASE Remains Hopeful, Firm About Tonight's DebateIn preparation for tonight's first debate, NASE President Kristie L. Arslan had the following to say... Published on October 03, 2012 |
Washington Watch - September 19, 2012Published on September 19, 2012 |
What Can Congress Accomplish In 13 Workdays? (The Hill Congress Blog)In the 63 days between Labor Day and Election Day, Congress will spend 13 days in session working in Washington, D.C. – a relaxed work schedule by any measure. Published on September 12, 2012 |
Washington Watch - September 12, 2012Published on September 12, 2012 |
Poll: High Cost Of College Education A Struggle For Self-Employed ParentsColleges and universities have been welcoming students back this fall in full force. Thirty-seven percent of self-employed families have a child that is working toward a degree this fall. The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) knows that financing one or more college educations can be tough for the small-business owner and conducted a poll to dig deeper into the impact. Published on August 31, 2012 |
NASE Statement On Romney-Ryan Official CandidacyIn response to the Republican convention and official nomination of Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan, the NASE's Director of Government Affairs Katie Vlietstra had the following comments... Published on August 31, 2012 |
NASE on C-SPANNASE President & CEO Kristie Arslan was on C-SPAN tomorrow discussing the presidential candidates and the lack of detail from them on small business issues. Published on August 16, 2012 |
Early Poll: Ryan Doesn’t Change Small Biz Vote (Yahoo! SMALLBIZ VOTE)"With his Path for Prosperity, Congressman Ryan has gotten notoriety, but I'm not sure our members will know him off the top of their head," said Kristie Arslan, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self Employed. Published on August 15, 2012 |
Advocate For Self-Employed Argues For Tax Deductions (Yahoo! Small Business Advisor)Both presidential campaigns say they're best for small business, but Kristie Arslan says neither has backed up the claim with substantive plans. "They've never been specific on any of the priorities for the 21 million self-employed Americans," Arslan, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self Employed... Published on August 14, 2012 |
Time To Equalize Tax Breaks For Charitable Giving? (Bloomberg Businessweek)Under current tax rules, companies organized as S-corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships may get greater financial benefit from trashing unused inventory than by donating it to nonprofits, says Gene Fairbrother, small business consultant to the National Association for the Self-Employed. Published on August 06, 2012 |
Getting To Know The Health Reform Law, Part 5 - Health Care Reform And The ElectionPublished on August 04, 2012 |
Getting To Know The Health Reform Law, Part 4 - Grandfathered PlansPublished on August 03, 2012 |
Washington Watch - August 1, 2012Published on August 01, 2012 |
NASE To Congress: Put Self-Employed Health Deduction On Your Hearing DocketEarlier this week, the NASE submitted a letter to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax and Select Revenue formally requesting a hearing on H.R. 6102, America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2012. Published on July 31, 2012 |
Bipartisan Legislation Would Make Health Insurance Deduction PermanentThe National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is enthusiastic in its support of H.R. 6102, America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2012, introduced by Representative Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) and cosponsored by Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.), which provides for a permanent deduction for several key small-business tax deductions, including the health insurance deduction for the self-employed, NASE’s signature legislative priority. Published on July 13, 2012 |
NASE Statement On President Obama's Corporate Tax Reform Plan"Today’s joint proposal by the White House and the Department of Treasury announcing recommendations for business tax reform must be called what it truly is, corporate tax reform exclusive to major corporations and large employers." Read the rest of the NASE's statement here. Published on February 22, 2012 |
Washington Watch - January 18, 2012Published on January 18, 2012 |
What The Downgrade Means For Small-Business Lending (Wall Street Journal)Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve announced plans to keep interest rates near zero for at least the next two years. That’s good news for banks – but less assuring for small-business owners. Published on August 12, 2011 |
Washington Watch - July 20, 2011Published on July 20, 2011 |
7 Ways to Help Entrepreneurs Help the Economy (The Atlantic)The most important challenge for entrepreneurs isn't starting a company, but growing it from three employees to 30 ... to 300, to 3,000. Published on June 15, 2011 |
NASE Succeed Scholarship Helps Self Employed Further Their Education (Small Business Trends)In this economy, whatever you can do to get a leg up makes all the difference. For the self employed, it’s hard to compete on price or offerings, so sometimes it’s just being a little smarter than the competition that wins the business. Published on May 26, 2011 |
Choose The Best Location For Your Business OfficePublished on May 26, 2011 |
Washington Watch - May 25, 2011Published on May 25, 2011 |
Washington Watch - April 13, 2011Published on April 13, 2011 |
NASE Statement On White House Small Biz MeetingKristie Arslan, Executive Director of the NASE, released the following statement after a meeting with the White House on a Government shutdown’s effect on America’s small business community... Published on April 08, 2011 |
NASE: Gov't Shutdown Hurts Small BusinessKristie Arslan, Executive Director of the NASE, released the following statement as the threat of a Government shutdown looms and its potential effect on America’s small business community... Published on April 07, 2011 |
Washington Watch - April 6, 2011Published on April 06, 2011 |
Kristie Arslan: Let’s Make Tax Code Fair For Small Businesses (Buffalo News Op-Ed)It is a sad, but true fact: Health insurance is a luxury item for many small business owners, purchased when times are good and forsaken when times are lean. Published on April 04, 2011 |
Washington Watch - February 9, 2011Published on February 09, 2011 |
Washington Watch - January 26, 2011Published on January 26, 2011 |
Washington Watch - January 19, 2011Published on January 19, 2011 |
Washington Watch Quarterly - July 2010Washington Watch is a weekly newsletter with small business updates from the NASE's Washington, D.C. office. This issue of Washington Watch Quarterly is designed to give you a breeze through of the top stories from the last few months. Published on July 28, 2010 |
Washington Watch - June 16, 2010Published on June 16, 2010 |
Washington Watch - February 4, 2010Published on February 03, 2010 |
Washington Watch - December 10, 2009Published on December 10, 2009 |
Micro-Businesses Attend Kickoff Of “White House To Main Street” SeriesDale Schaffer of Bethlehem, Pa. is the co-owner of Elysian Fields Specialty Florals. He was part of a group of NASE members that were invited by the Obama Administration to attend the event at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Allentown. Here's what he had to say... Published on December 09, 2009 |
Washington Watch - November 18, 2009Published on November 18, 2009 |
Washington Watch - October 21, 2009Published on October 21, 2009 |
Washington Watch - October 14, 2009Published on October 14, 2009 |
Legislators Take On Home Office DeductionNew legislation could help self-employed business owners who work from a home office save an additional $1,500 on their taxes next year. Published on September 25, 2009 |
Washington Watch - September 23, 2009Published on September 23, 2009 |
President Obama Comments on Self-Employed and Health ReformPresident Obama addresses the concerns of a self-employed body shop owner during an interview on health care reform. Published on June 25, 2009 |
Micro-Businesses Offer Strong Opinions On Health Reform ProposalsThe nation’s entrepreneurs are ready for major changes to the American health care system, but are asking the federal government to implement various proposals to help them cope with the costs. Nearly 2,000 micro-businesses, including members of the National Association for the Self-Employed, took part in this national online survey of their opinions on current health care reform proposals. Published on June 24, 2009 |
Local Entrepreneur Receives Grant To Grow Their Small BusinessThe National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is proud to announce that Tiffany Washington of Waldorf, Maryland, has been awarded a $3,000 grant through the NASE’s Business Development Grant Program. Washington, owner of Washington Accounting Services, a full-service financial services firm, will use the grant for new software and office equipment to prepare for the upcoming tax season. Published on November 17, 2008 |