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NASE Survey Results Topics that Are Important to Small-Business Owners Here’s a snapshot of how micro-business owners feel about the hot topics of the day.
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What advocacy issues should NASE focus on in 2009? (July 2008)
| Respondents: 602 | | With the upcoming elections in November, the NASE is beginning to prepare
for a new Congress and a new White House in 2009. We want to hit the ground
running to make certain that policymakers are aware of the difficulties faced by
the self-employed and micro-business owners. To ensure that the NASE prioritizes
the issues important to your business, we need to hear from you about your top
concerns. Please take this brief survey to share your opinion with the
NASE. | | | 1. Do you think Congress is doing an acceptable job on Capitol Hill
representing the citizens of our country? | 03% | Yes | | 93% | No | | 04% | No Opinion | | | | 2. In your opinion, what level of importance do our nation’s policymakers
(Congress and the Administration) place on small business and self-employed
issues? | 12% | Very important | | 07% | Somewhat important | | 38% | Slightly important | | 41% | Not at all important | | 03% | No Opinion | | | | 3. In your opinion, what will be the top issue facing your business in
2009? (Check only ONE) | 12% | Tax equity and complexity | | 38% | Slowing economy | | 19% | Cost of health coverage | | 04% | Excessive regulations and paperwork burden | | 05% | Access to capital/ financing for business | | 11% | Increased energy costs | | 02% | Retirement security | | 02% | Ability to hire skilled, qualified workers | | 00% | State and local zoning laws | | 01% | Immigration reform | | 01% | Social Security reform | | 04% | No Opinion | | | | 4. In your opinion, what will be the top concern for you and your family
in 2009? (Check only ONE) | 05% | Tax equity and complexity | | 25% | Slowing economy | | 26% | Cost of health coverage | | 04% | Unable to obtain access to loans and financing | | 09% | Housing-related issues (property values, adjustable mortgage, inability to
sell, etc.) | | 15% | Increased energy costs | | 05% | Retirement security | | 03% | Education costs (college tuition, etc.) | | 02% | Immigration reform | | 01% | Social Security reform | | 03% | Other | | 02% | No Opinion | | | |
Survey Results
- Self-Employed and the Economy
The nation’s smallest businesses are still feeling negative effects of the economy, including cash flow issues for business and family, according to a new survey by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). Three-quarters of the self-employed and micro-businesses owners say their company provides the main source of income in their household.
- Can You Keep Your Health Plan Once the Health Reform Law Kicks In?
One big promise made during the reform debate was that you will be able to keep the health plan you currently have, if you like it. To follow up on this promise, the Administration recently issues new regulations on "grandfathered" or existing health plans. The NASE recently conducted a survey of micro-business owners to determine their perspective on these rules and whether they think they will be able to keep their existing health plan post-reform.
- U.S. Energy Policy (June 2010)
Whether you open a local or national newspaper or turn on the TV or radio, we cannot escape the daily news coverage of our nation's worst oil spill which continues to rage on in the Gulf. In light of this environmental disaster, the NASE sought the opinion of its membership on U.S. energy policy and what key proposals should be the focus of policymakers.
- Increased Tax Regulation on Small Business (May 2010)
Many of the nation’s entrepreneurs are about to become more familiar with the IRS. According to a new law set to go into effect in 2012, business owners must report annually every payment for goods or services over $600, utilizing IRS Form 1099. A new survey by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) found that the average self-employed and micro-business (those with fewer than 10 employees) currently issues two Form 1099 per year. Under the new law, the same business will have to issue roughly 27 reports, mostly to large corporations.
- The Clock is Ticking on Health Reform: What Do You Think? (March 2010)
Companies with fewer than 10 employees – micro-businesses – are asking Congress to keep in mind that a big part of being able to create jobs and grow their companies depends largely on their ability to pay for health coverage. Self-employed business owners say that access and choice of providers/benefits is less important to their businesses than lower bottom line costs. With the clock ticking on a final vote in Congress on health reform, the online poll conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) received over 1,200 responses regarding the concerns of the self-employed about health reform.
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