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Small Business Rundown National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
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5.0 • 12 Ratings
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NFIB, the leading advocacy group for Small Business, brings on experts to discuss and analyze current issues that directly affect small businesses across the nation.
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Adapting Your Small Business for E-Commerce
NFIB member Jared Cochran shares his experience adapting his small business to the ever-changing online marketplace. Jared and his family own Speed Fabrication, a metal fabrication company and The Fixx, a salon and spa in their Missouri community. He explains some of the best and most challenging parts of owning a small business, how he got started selling on Etsy, and the changes he’s noticed along the way. Take action and tell Congress to support small businesses by stopping Big Tech’s anti...
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Overtime and Wage Law Questions Answered
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new overtime rule that took effect July 1. NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Beth Milito and Senior Attorney Rob Smith join this episode to discuss the details of the new rule and what it means for small businesses. They also answered common questions from small business owners about compliance on issues like worker classification, choosing salary versus hourly status, and hiring teenagers for seasonal help. Send questions ...
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Fly-In: Small Business Owners on Capitol Hill
NFIB’s annual Fly-In took place in Washington D.C. on June 11-12. Over 100 NFIB members gathered to hear expert speakers and meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. NFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant talk about the event and the two issues small business owners discussed with congressional offices during the Fly-In. Those issues included repealing the new national small business registry and stopping a massive tax increase planned for small ...
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Five Ways to Help Small Businesses Fight Inflation
Inflation is the top problem for small business owners and has consistently ranked as one of their top two concerns since November 2021. To help small businesses fight inflation, NFIB called on Congress and the White House to take action in five ways. NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade and Federal Government Relations Vice President Jeff Brabant provide an economic overview, explain why navigating inflation is challenging for small businesses, and how these five steps by...
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Lawmakers Push to Stop National Small Business Registry
A new small business ownership registry went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, but NFIB is fighting to repeal this burdensome requirement for small business owners. In Congress, Senator Tommy Tuberville and Representative Warren Davidson are sponsoring legislation that would repeal the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting registry. In this podcast, they explain why they are pushing for this change, discussing its impact on over 30 million small businesses and the security threat caused by ...
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How to Amplify the Voice of Small Business
As the 2024 elections approach, now is a good time to focus on not only the presidential election, but every election on the ballot. NFIB Senior National Political Director Sharon Sussin joins the episode to break down what it means to be the voice of small business, the importance of voting for small business candidates at every level on the ballot, and ways to start getting involved now.Information about upcoming elections and voting resources can be found at nfib.com/elections. Find your s...