National Association for the Self-Employed – Business Benefits, Educational Resources and Access to Health Insurance for Small Businesses and Startups

Want to know how the proposed new law is playing with a shopkeeper on Main Street? Need statistics and trends, or a subject expert to round out your article? We can provide data you need and put you in touch with a micro-business expert to get their perspective on economic and business trends, as well as legislation affecting the self-employed.		Being an NASE Member has helped me feel a part of something, a part of others who share the love of entrepreneurship. My NASE Experience Kat Powers, The House of Kat Joined in 2008

	The NASE is spreading the word about issues important to the self-employed and micro-business owners. Watch and listen to television and radio appearances, and read articles featuring or written by NASE staff and experts.

	Through nationwide surveys on topics such as health coverage and retirement security, The NASE ensures it has the pulse of entrepreneurs. And through monthly online polls, The NASE tracks a snapshot of what members think on the hot topics of the day.

	NASE helps bridge the gap between small-business owners and the media. Share your personal experiences and bring about a positive change for the self-employed and micro-business owners.

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The President’s Budget and The Self-Employed Agenda: A First Step, But More Steps Are Needed
The President’s proposed FY 2013 budget request released last week includes several initiatives of interest to the nation’s 22 million self-employed and at least one of the items on the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Self-Employed Agenda.
Congress Close To Agreement On Payroll Tax Extension
Congress is coming out ahead of this month’s payroll tax extension, currently set to expire at the end of February. Senate and House conference committee members have agreed to a 10-month extension of the payroll tax deduction.
Small Business Startup Bill Introduced In House
The House has introduced another piece of legislation for future self-employed individuals. The Help Entrepreneurs Create American Jobs Act of 2012 makes permanent the deduction for startups at $10,000. If left to expire, the deduction reduces to $5,000.
Small Business Worker Classification: Independent Contractor Or Employee?
The self-employed contribute a mighty portion to the U.S. economy – nearly $1 trillion. There is no question that they are helping create jobs by growing and hiring new workers. The question is, by hiring additional workers, are micro-businesses (those with 10 or fewer employees) actually creating more paperwork for themselves?