National Small Business Association


Expensing of Self-employed Health Insurance Costs Reconsidered

By Priya Ganapati |  Mar 29, 2005

March 30, 2005 --The reintroduction of the legislation to allow self-employed workers to fully deduct their health insurance premiums for ...  Read story

Bleaker Outlook for Small Business

By Angus Loten |  Sep 24, 2008

Small-business owners are bracing for tighter credit conditions ahead, a survey finds.  Read story

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Aug 1, 1981

Big business deserves bigger tax cuts than small firms because they "risk bigger bucks," SBA administrator Michael Cardenas claimed at the National Small ...  Read story

Committee Approves R&D Bill

By Michael Gadd |  Jul 30, 2008

New legislation offers billions in federal grants to small businesses, including those already backed by venture capital.  Read story

Is the Economy Stressing You Out?

By Angus Loten |  Nov 10, 2008

Business owners and employees alike are feeling anxious and losing sleep -- and all that concern about layoffs, rising costs, and a tumbling stock market is ...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Apr 26, 2007

Business owners and consumers less optimistic about economy; gas prices dip after 11 weeks of increases.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Sep 25, 2008

Small firms brace for tighter credit; storms cause surge in jobless claims.  Read story

NSBA Names Advocate of the Year

By Alexandra Cheney |  Jun 12, 2009

Thomas C. Pitrone, CEO of The Integrity Group, is honored for his commitment to fighting for small business rights.  Read story

The Tax Cut Debate: Which Bill Has The Benefits?

Sep 1, 1981

To illustrate the different effects of current law, the Administration-backed Senate Finance Committee tax bill, and the bill drafted by Democrat members ...  Read story

Rise In Bankruptcy, Interest Rates Linked

Jan 1, 1982

Because of persistently high interest rates, business bankruptcies are increasing at a close to record rate, reports the National Small Business Associati...  Read story

Daily Dawdles With Vital Information

Mar 1, 1982

The government recently wanted to buy some women's shirts and blouses, but most potential suppliers probably missed that information. The Commerce Busine...  Read story

Small Businesses Lacking Access to Capital

Apr 24, 2007

April 24, 2007 -- The nation's small-business owners are finding it increasingly difficult to access capital, a recent survey found. ...  Read story

Consumer Bankruptcy Stirs A New Fight

Sep 1, 1982

The delicate relationship between creditors' legal rights and those of debtors has always been tense. But the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 may have unba...  Read story

Getting Out the Small-Business Vote

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Feb 20, 2008

A new partnership seeks to highlight small-business issues in the upcoming federal elections.  Read story

Will The Real Small Businessman Stand Up?

By Tom Richman |  Jul 1, 1982

Unfortunately, he can't, because he doesn't exist, although everyone claims to speak for him these days.  Read story

Need Money?

By Max Chafkin and Bobbie Gossage |  Oct 1, 2006

The private financial markets are dynamic and at times difficult to navigate. A report on the latest trends.  Read story

A 401(k) for Health Care Costs

By Karen Kroll |  Apr 1, 2004

Finally, a way to trim health insurance costs without sticking it to your employees: health savings accounts.  Read story

President Signs Stimulus Today

By Caitlin McDevitt |  Feb 17, 2009

After weeks of debate, negotiation and squabbling, the stimulus package will finally hit the street.  Read story

Meet Your Silent Partner

By Tom Richman |  May 1, 1982

The National Small Business Association works hard and gets results. But a low profile keeps the group from getting the credit it deserves.  Read story

The Big Stimulus: What's in it for Small Business?

By Caitlin McDevitt |  Feb 3, 2009

What the $819 billion dollar plan could do for your business.  Read story

Gay Marriage Bad News for Small Business?

By Alexandra Johnson |  Jun 2, 2009

RNC Chairman Michael Steele says the legalization of gay marriage would hurt small business, but some advocacy groups aren't so sure.  Read story

Charging Ahead

By Bobbie Gossage |  Jan 1, 2004

Half of all start-ups are financed with credit cards. But be careful: Sky-high interest could bury you for years.  Read story

The Big Stimulus: What's in it for Small Business?

By Caitlin McDevitt |  Feb 3, 2009

What the $819 billion dollar plan could do for your business.  Read story

Bush Supports Small Business Health Plan

By Matt Quinn

June 23, 2004 -- Last week, President Bush offered his support for legislation that would allow small businesses to band together across ...  Read story

Women Business Owners Legislative Concerns Outlined

By Priya Ganapati |  May 16, 2005

May 17, 2005 --Affordable healthcare, tax reform, simplification of government procurement rules, and better access to capital are among t...  Read story

What Does a Democratic Takeover of Congress Mean for Your Company?

By Angus Loten |  Nov 8, 2006

Leading small-business experts say the shift in power could result in more scrutiny for the SBA and federal contracts, but also higher taxes and a minimum-wa...  Read story

The Second White House Conference

By Virginia Littlejohn |  Mar 1, 1985

This time around, small business should grow up.  Read story

Franchising The Mails

By Milton D. Stewart |  Dec 1, 1983

There is at least one government official who advocates getting the private sector involved in mail delivery, and some businesspeople agree with him.  Read story

Rx For '82: Action, Not Words

By Milton D. Stewart |  Jan 1, 1982

The responses to our first Small Business Outlook survey (see page 31) showed a lot less optimism than we'll need in the year ahead. That's why I made a ...  Read story

Big Business Cries Foul

By Tom Richman |  Nov 1, 1981

Small companies can patent government-funded inventions -- and the big guys don't like it.  Read story

Who's Offering the Bigger Cut?

By Robb Mandelbaum |  Oct 22, 2008

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ABOUT THE McCAIN AND OBAMA PLANS: For Individuals: According to the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan cente...  Read story

Entrepreneurship Honor Roll *

Sep 1, 1982

OUTSTANDING LEADERS Democrats LaFalce, John J. (N.Y.) Mitchell, Parren J. (Md.) Smith, Neal (Iowa) Bedell, Berkley (Iowa)Read story

The Biggest Kid On The Block

By Tom Richman |  Jun 1, 1982

The National Federation of Independent Business has the membership and the money to throw its weight around in Washington.  Read story

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