How to Calculate Eligibility for Health Insurance Subsidies (Bloomberg Businessweek)

Jun 18, 2013

Question: I am 60 years old and was laid off from a job four years ago. I have since been self-employed. I receive a monthly pension and sometimes withdraw funds from my 401(k). Will those two sources of income count when I’m calculating income to determine if I’ll be eligible for a subsidy to purchase health insurance?

NASE Applauds America’s Small Businesses

Jun 17, 2013

With this week being National Small Business Week, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) – the nation’s leading resource for self-employed and micro-businesses – today applauds America’s 22 million smallest businesses for their contributions to our national and local economies. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is holding events around the country, of which the NASE is a co-sponsor, offering tips and tools for small businesses to start, grow and succeed.

15 Small Business Owners from Across the Country Selected to Serve on National Association’s 2013 Member Council

Jun 13, 2013

Today, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) – the nation’s leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses – announced the selection of their 2013 Member Council. The 15 new members, small business owners representing a diverse range of businesses from all across the country, will help provide leadership to the national organization by sharing their unique insights and experiences to help guide the association in new initiatives and programs.

NASE President Kristie Arslan talks Obamacare and its effect on the self-employed (Phoenix Business Journal)

Jun 12, 2013

NASE President & CEO Kristie Arslan was featured in a Phoenix Business Blog story on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the self-employed. Of the 22 million self-employed Americans, 380,000 reside in Arizona.

Washington Watch - June 12, 2013

Jun 12, 2013

• California Releases State Exchange Rates
• Immigration Bill Heads to the Senate Floor for Debate and Vote
• The Debate on the Availability of E-Verify

Getting a Loan While Self-Employed

Jun 03, 2013

Qualifying for personal loans when you are self-employed can be very difficult, especially in today’s economic climate.

Ask The Experts: Health Insurance for Employees

Jun 03, 2013

Q: I’m about to hire my first employee and I have a few questions. Am I required to provide health insurance? Can I provide a health insurance stipend and have that qualify as providing health insurance? What is a reasonable amount to provide as a health insurance stipend?

Member Spotlight: Fitness Fanatic

Jun 03, 2013

Michael Malone has been an NASE Member since 2005. He owns Fitness and Nutrition For Life in East Greenwich, R.I. You can also find him on Twitter, @Michael_getfit, and on Facebook.