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As Entrepreneurs' Use of AI Skyrockets, It Continues to Reshape the Small Business Community — Here Is How to Do It Right

Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology of the future — it is a tool reshaping the small business landscape right now. A 2025 QuickBooks survey found 68% of U.S. small businesses now use AI regularly, up from 48% in mid-2024, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. At the premier of Axios AM Live event in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 9, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Axios’ Mike Allen that she believed small businesses will be the “biggest beneficiaries” of AI and called it a "huge leveler of the playing field for America.”

Jun 17, 2026

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NASE Welcomes New Retirement Savings Accounts as a Critical Step Toward Retirement Security for America’s Self-Employed

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, welcomes the launch of Trump IRA accounts as a “bold and necessary step toward closing the retirement savings gap that has long left self-employed Americans behind.” President Donald J. Trump recently signed an Executive Order expanding access to high-quality, low-cost Individual Retirement Accounts, including up to $1,000 in federal matching contributions, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the long-term financial security of America's working entrepreneurs.

May 08, 2026

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NASE Celebrates American Entrepreneurs Powering the Nation During National Small Business Week and Month

Access to capital remains one of the most critical factors in both opening and sustaining a small business—and continues to be one of the most persistent challenges facing America's self-employed community. As the nation marks both National Small Business Week (May 3 – May 9), and National Small Business Month this May, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, is reaffirming its commitment to equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to succeed on the journey to self-employment.

May 05, 2026

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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 breaks historic growth with over 21+ million new business applications over the last few years, 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 fourth quarter of 2025, including three sponsored by AARP.

Mar 30, 2026

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National Tax Expert Shares Key Ways Americans Can Save on 2025 Tax Returns This Filing Season

With almost a month until the April 15th tax deadline, Keith Hall –president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), CPA, and nationally recognized tax expert — offers key guidance on ways to save in preparing and filing your 2025 tax returns in final weeks of tax season.

Mar 11, 2026

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National Association for the Self-Employed President & CEO Keith Hall Reveals Powerful Tax Strategy for Small Business Owners in New Book, Hire Your Kid

As small business owners face continued cost pressures, regulatory complexity, and an increasingly unpredictable economic environment, Keith Hall, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and President and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)—is releasing a new book that offers a timely, IRS-compliant strategy to reduce tax liability while investing in the next generation of workers.

Feb 19, 2026

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Small Business Expert Shares How to Use—and What to Avoid—When Using AI for 2025 Tax Returns

As AI adoption accelerates across nearly every industry, the American public—and especially small business owners—are increasingly turning to it for tax planning this year. Keith Hall, President and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), is offering both practical guidance and a clear warning: “AI may be expanding access to financial knowledge for small business owners, but its real value comes when technology and human expertise work together—AI for speed and insight, people for judgment and accountability.”

Feb 17, 2026

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New Tax Reform Laws Aim to Deliver Clearer, More Beneficial Returns for Small Businesses and the American Public

As millions of American taxpayers—including small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and gig-economy workers—are in the midst of preparing to file their 2025 income taxes this April, Keith Hall, President and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), is highlighting key changes to the tax code that could help filers reduce their tax burden and maximize their tax savings this year.

Jan 26, 2026

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National Association for the Self-Employed, in Collaboration with AARP, Provides Financial Grants to Support Small Businesses in California, Florida, Georgia, New York, Oregon, and Wisconsin

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 21 million new business applications over the last four years, 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 third quarter of 2025, including three sponsored by AARP.

Dec 01, 2025

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Leading Small Business Association Salutes the Power and Ingenuity of America’s Entrepreneurs on Small Business Saturday

As the small business community continues its record-setting surge of over 21 million new small businesses for the last few years, Keith Hall, president and CEO of National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today encouraged the American public to show their support for our nation’s new and existing mom-and-pop small businesses, and #ShopSmall this Small Business Saturday, November 29th.

Nov 23, 2025

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With Open Enrollment Approaching, Entrepreneurs Confront Critical Health Coverage Choices — Support Resources and Tools Available to Help Navigate the Health Care Insurance Marketplace

As the start of health insurance open enrollment approaches on Saturday, November 1st, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)—the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community—is urging millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs to take advantage of available tools and resources to select the right health care plan.

Oct 28, 2025

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National Association for the Self-Employed, in Collaboration with AARP, Provides Financial Grants to Support Small Businesses in Arizona, California, Missouri, Nevada, Illinois, and Virginia

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 20 million new business applications over the last four years, 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 2025, including three sponsored by AARP.

Sep 08, 2025

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

As student’s prepare to head back to school, 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 it is awarding $15,000 in educational scholarships to five dependents of current NASE members, each granted $3,000 for their academic studies.

Aug 18, 2025

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NASE Highlights Tools for New and Existing Entrepreneurs Amid Record Growth in the Small Business Community in New Guest Commentary in Mediaplanet & USA Today

As the small business community experiences historic, record-setting growth for over the third consecutive year, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) — the nation’s leading advocate for the self-employed and micro-businesses — celebrated this momentum by spotlighting the tools and resources NASE provides to support both new and existing small business owners.

Jun 25, 2025

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National Association for the Self-Employed, in Collaboration with AARP, Provides Financial Grants to Support Small Businesses in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and Virginia

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 20 million new business applications over the last four years, 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 2025, including three sponsored by AARP.

Jun 15, 2025

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NASE Salutes 20 Million New Entrepreneurs and Millions of Existing Small Business Owners for National Small Business Week

As America celebrates the millions of new and existing small businesses around the country this National Small Business Week from May 4 to May 10, 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 offers critical advice to those wishing to join the community.

May 05, 2025

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TAX FILING DEADLINE NEAR: 2 Weeks Until Tax Return Filing Deadline

With just two weeks remaining until the April 15th tax filing deadline, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, is encouraging all tax filers—especially self-employed individuals and small business owners—to educate themselves on this year’s tax code updates and to file as soon as possible. NASE highlights key policy changes and strategies to help filers maximize their returns while emphasizing the importance of “getting organized, reviewing updates to the tax code, and submitting now.”

Apr 03, 2025

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NASE Shares Insights and Advice as DOGE Proposes IRS Cuts and Layoffs During Tax Season

With reports emerging that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, such as proposed layoffs and budget cuts, that could affect the IRS’s ability to process tax returns and issue refunds, 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 his insights and recommendations for filing 2024 tax returns.

Mar 04, 2025

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2025 TAX FILING SEASON: Two-Months Until Tax Return Filing Deadline

With two-months until this year’s tax filing deadline, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today released a 5-point filing checklist to help the American public and small business community to prepare, organize and file the most optimized, efficient filing by April 15th deadline. As part of this reminder, NASE highlights new and updated tax policies to the tax code and strategies to filing beneficial returns while encouraging filers that now is the time to “get organized, review updates to the tax code, and file as soon as possible.”

Feb 18, 2025

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2025 TAX SEASON:CHANGES & UPDATES TO THE TAX CODE

In anticipation of the Trump Administration and the U.S. Congress working together on tax reform this year, Keith Hall, the 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 outlined key changes and updates to the tax code the American public, including small business owners, can take advantage of this year in filing beneficial tax returns. The record-breaking speed of over 20 million small businesses entering the workforce since 2021 signals there are many new and existing small business owners who may not be aware of the tax regulations, changes and updates available to them right now – many of which will help them file beneficial returns this tax season.

Jan 30, 2025

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