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NASE Mentioned As Key Group Advocating for the Self-Employed

In an Op-Ed in Silicon Beat, ODesk CEO, Gary Swart, highlights the NASE as a group who is "striving for the much-needed resources needed for the self-employed—such as access to health insurance, tax guidance and community support—as well as fighting for the rights of freelancers through legislative advocacy."

Dec 06, 2012

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How To Choose The Best Smartphone For Your Small Business

Don’t have a smartphone? You’re not alone. Fifty-six percent of mobile phone users in this country don’t either, according to the research firm eMarketer. But if you’re thinking of switching to a phone with more tools that could help you work more efficiently, you have some decisions to make.

Dec 04, 2012

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Tax Increases on the Self-Employed, Unacceptable

The National Association for the Self-Employed is asking members to contact President Obama and their elected officials and demand action on the fiscal cliff.

Dec 03, 2012

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How To Choose The Best Smartphone For Your Small Business

Don’t have a smartphone? You’re not alone. Fifty-six percent of mobile phone users in this country don’t either, according to the research firm eMarketer. But if you’re thinking of switching to a phone with more tools that could help you work more efficiently, you have some decisions to make.

Dec 03, 2012

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Ask The Experts: Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Q: My wife has a small janitorial business with three part-time employees. The only benefit offered is a health reimbursement arrangement for one of her employees (I am that employee). We are currently bidding on our first large contract, which will require a full-time employee. What benefits are we required to provide to this full-time employee?

Dec 03, 2012

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Member Spotlight: The Entertainer

Dave Tapley has been an NASE Member since 2000. He owns Tapley Entertainment Inc. in Highland Village, Texas.

Dec 03, 2012

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2012 Election: The Results Are In!

President Obama sailed to re-election in November, winning all but two of the states he carried in 2008. Little will change when the 113th Congress is sworn in on Jan. 9, 2013. The Senate will be controlled by the Democrats and the House of Representatives by the Republicans. The critical issues facing the country and America’s self-employed remain, with tax reform being of the utmost importance to ensuring continued economic recovery.

Dec 03, 2012

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NASE An Official Supporter Of Small Business Saturday

The day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday and the Monday after is Cyber Monday but between these two days is Small Business Saturday. The NASE is proud to support this initiative to promote the small business entrepreneur and the growing number of self-employed business owners.

Nov 20, 2012

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NASE Implores Common Sense Solutions to Tax Crisis

On Thursday, the National Association for the Self-Employed sent letters to President Obama, Majority Leader Reid, Republican Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner, and Democratic Leader Pelosi, highlighting the severe impact of the looming tax increases if congress fails to act in a timely, bi-partisan fashion.

Nov 19, 2012

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3 In 5 Self-Employed Support Tax Reform Proposals That Would Drop Individual Rate, Eliminate Deductions

"The findings of our tax survey re-emphasize the growing impatience of the self-employed as Congress continues to fail to address comprehensive tax reform," said Director of Government Affairs Katie Vlietstra. "Seventy-eight percent of respondents support efforts to reform both the individual and corporate tax structure; in fact, 61% of respondents are open to exploring proposals that drop the individual rate and eliminate deductions."

Nov 15, 2012

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Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/news/page/110