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NASE Supports Nomination of SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy

The NASE in a coalition letter to Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship in support of Darryl L. DePriest’s nomination to serve as Chief Counsel for the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (Advocacy).

Dec 08, 2015

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HRA Coalition Urges Congressional Leaders to Take Action

In a letter to Senate and House leadership, members of an HRA coalition that has been led by the National Association for the Self-Employed, implored leaders to take action on the "Small Business Healthcare Relief Act" (H.R. 2911/S. 1697) prior to the conclusion of the first session of the 114th Congress.

Dec 04, 2015

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Area Small Business Saturday Supporters Ramp Up To Get Share of Holiday Shoppers (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Two years ago Carl Baldesare was sitting on a patio outside of a relatively quiet local bakery in Cleveland Heights, watching a steady flow of foot traffic at a nearby national chain bagel shop. Impulsively, he walked down the street and started asking customers why they didn't check out the local bakery and café instead.

Nov 25, 2015

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National Association for the Self-Employed Releases Infographic Illustrating Economic Power of Small Businesses

Ahead of this week’s Small Business Saturday – a national day established to support small businesses across the country – the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, unveiled a new infographic highlighting the economic power of America’s small business community.

Nov 24, 2015

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Is Your Business Covered Against A Slip And Fall Accident?

Accidents happen. No matter how careful you are, there’s always the chance that someone will slip and fall down in your store. If they’re injured, they could sue you for the damages and the lawsuit can easily cripple your business. For example, when a woman fell down in Costco in 2012, she won over $415,000 in her settlement. This is not something you want to pay for by yourself. We at the National Association for the Self-Employed have taken a look at this issue to help you figure out ways to protect your business from a costly lawsuit.

Nov 20, 2015

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End of Year Tax Tips

Q: This year has gone by really quickly and I don’t want to wait until April to start thinking about taxes. Is there anything that I need to do before the end of the year to help reduce how much tax I have to pay? A: Happy Thanksgiving and congratulations on getting a head start on tax planning. It is important to note that most tax savings ideas end with the New Year’s Eve party so acting prior to the end of the year is critical. There are two sides to the overall calculation of your taxable income. The first is the recognition of income and the second is the recording of deductible expenses. Therefore, effective tax savings can be accomplished by either reducing total income or increasing total deductions.

Nov 20, 2015

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Teaching Self-Employment

Joe Pielago is the cofounder of JJKR Enterprise Inc. It is a family run business used to manage long term holdings and early start-ups. In 2009, Joe received the Future Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the NASE and used that scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. In May of 2013 Joe graduated with a Degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Since graduation, Joe has participated in three start-ups and is about to launch his fourth next year.

Nov 20, 2015

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MyRA Launches

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced the launch of MyRA, a retirement savings tools for American workers who don’t have access to a retirement plan (401k, pension, etc) through work or haven’t taken advantage of retirement plan previously.

Nov 20, 2015

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NASE & Abounding Business Conference 2016 Partner to Help Small Businesses Succeed

From navigating the complex tax code to retirement savings and affordable health care, small business owners encounter a myriad of challenges to operating a successful business. In order to help America’s entrepreneurs succeed, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) announced today a new partnership with Abounding Business Conference 2016, a 10-city business conference tour to empower small business owners to grow profitable businesses while pursuing their passion.

Nov 04, 2015

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Has DC Health Link Unleashed an Entrepreneurial Spirit in District Residents? (Washington City Paper)

After seven years at the same job, Alka Pateriya had begun to think about striking out on her own as an independent consultant. But it wasn’t until late 2013—by which point she’d been working at the research company Westat for nearly nine years—that she began making moves.

Oct 23, 2015

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