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With SECURE Act Passage, Options & Flexibility Key to Unlocking Retirement Security for American Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

As the U.S. House passes the SECURE Act, also known as the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019,” 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 warned of a “looming crisis” of retirement security and encouraged the federal government to “streamline and expand retirement savings opportunities” regardless of employment structure.

May 22, 2019

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Options & Flexibility Key to Unlocking Retirement Security for American Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

As the U.S. House prepares to vote on the SECURE Act, also known as the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019,” Keith Hall, President and CEO the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today warned of a “looming crisis” of retirement security and encouraged the federal government to “streamline and expand retirement savings opportunities”regardless of employment structure.

May 21, 2019

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How to Increase Your Company's Visibility

If you are looking to grow your company, the first thing you should do is figure out how to increase visibility. Company growth is essential if you want to be successful in today's business world, and you can not grow your company without first increasing its visibility. If people don't know that your company exists, then it is impossible for your company to grow. This simple concept often times gets overlooked by new company owners, and as a result, many new companies fail. According to the Small Business Association (SBA), 30% of new companies fail during the first two years opening, while 50% fail during the first five years of being open. In this article, I will discuss three ways in which you can increase your company's visibility so that you can effectively grow your company.

May 15, 2019

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NAT SMALL BIZ WEEK: This Week, NASE Applauds the Spirit & Ingenuity of America’s Small Business Community

In recognition of National Small Business Week – a week dedicated to recognizing and honoring the outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners located across all 50 states and U.S. territories – which runs from Sunday, May 5th through Saturday, May 11th, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, “applauded the entrepreneurial spirit of our nation’s small businesses who help strengthen our nation’s economy every day.”

May 06, 2019

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National Association for the Self-Employed Applauds the Spirit and Ingenuity of America’s Small Business Community

This Sunday, May 5th, marks the start of National Small Business Week, a week dedicated to recognizing and honoring the outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners located across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

May 01, 2019

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Tips for Expanding Your Social Media Presence

So, you’ve started a business and now you have to get the word out. What many business owners are guilty of is assuming that everyone will catch onto their idea, product, or service with ease and it’ll just go “viral.” The problem is this normally is not the case. The concept of virality is for another day ­­­— for now, let’s focus on the main topic at hand — how do you expand in building your business from the ground up?

Apr 23, 2019

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Synergistic Self-Employment

Marilyn Green is the President & CEO of JFY Consulting, Inc. that is headquartered in Belleville, Illinois and has satellite offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia. JFY Consulting, Inc. offers Strategic Process Planning; Grant Mining, Coaching/Reviewing; Leadership Development Workshops; Business Development and IT Strategic Solutions. When working with JFY, you will get a synergistic think tank that combines the knowledge, experience and wisdom of baby boomers and the creative, tech-savvy connectivity of millennials.

Apr 23, 2019

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NASE President and CEO Keith Hall Testifies on Retirement Security

On Wednesday, March 27, NASE President and CEO, Keith Hall, provided testimony to the House Small Business Committee on the opportunities and challenges the self-employed face as it relates to retirement security.

Apr 23, 2019

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On Tax Day, NASE Offers Last-Minute Tax Filing Advice, including Filing an Extension

With the 2018 tax filing deadline approaching tonight at midnight, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, is encouraging small business owners who have yet to file to capitalize on these last remaining hours – and file a last-minute extension if necessary.

Apr 15, 2019

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How to Increase Customer Engagement ​

Increasing customer engagement is a goal for every business. Most business owners understand that the more engaged their customers are, the more profitable their business is. Gallup research shows that a fully-engaged customer represents 23% more revenue than average. Another study conducted showed that 80% of consumers are more likely to make a purchase when brands offer personalized experiences. Based on this information, it is pretty clear that customer engagement plays a huge role in a business's success. Although many business owners understand the importance of customer engagement, most of them do not know how to effectively increase it. In this article, I will be discussing four things you can do as a business owner to increase customer engagement.

Apr 12, 2019

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Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/news/page/42