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NSBA Calls For Tax Reform

With the aid of a program like TurboTax, some people are able to gather together fewer than a dozen pieces of paper and finish their taxes in around an hour.  But small business owners often aren't nearly so lucky, as the results of a new survey from the National Small Business Association prove.The NSBA surveyed over 300 small business owners between March 15th and March 28th, and determined that doing taxes isn't always a matter of setting aside an evening - or even an entire day - to spend in front of the computer, shuffling forms.

NSBA Delivers 2009 Year-End Economic Report

The National Small Business Association has released its 2009 Year-End Economic Report, and as you might have guessed, a lot of the organization's data doesn't point to it having been a good twelve months.  Still, there were a couple of ways in which small business owners came out looking okay.

Mid-Year Economic Report Not So Encouraging

The National Small Business Association has released its 2009 Mid-Year Economic Report, and the results aren't entirely encouraging.  Many small businesses are struggling, with owners being even less optimistic now than they were in December.In December of 2008, 47 percent of respondents told the NSBA they thought their gross sales/revenue would decrease over the next 12 months.  Now, that percentage is up to an even 50.

NASE, NFIB, And NSBA Join Forces Over Healthcare

On any given day, we're likely to see something from the National Association for the Self-Employed, the National Federation of Independent Business, or the National Small Business Association.  Now, however, all three organizations have contributed to a single letter, which goes to show how critical they view the issue of healthcare to be.

Small Business Advocate Of The Year Chosen

Cue the trumpets, the confetti, and whatever other celebration/important ceremony-type-stuff you've got lying around.  The National Small Business Association has named Thomas C. Pitrone, CFP of The Integrity Group, the Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year.

NSBA Names Small Business Advocate Award Finalists

The number of people who may win the 2009 Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award is now down to a tiny pool.  The National Small Business Association named five finalists yesterday.

Report: Small Businesses' Reliance On Credit Cards Rising

Under the right (or wrong) usage conditions, credit cards can age quickly; they've been known to discolor, grow brittle, and crack.  And unfortunately, some small business owners may be entering the "heavy user" category, as the results of a new survey indicate a sort of tipping point's been passed.

New Chair At NSBA

The National Small Business Association is one of several organizations that provide interesting small business information on a regular basis.  It's been around since 1937, and claims to reach around 150,000 companies.  We're talking about it today, though, because it has a new chair: Keith Ashmus.

NSBA Asks Congress To Remember Small Businesses

Well, we're officially a ways into the new year, and the National Small Business Association is trying to make sure that it is indeed a happy one.  This group has asked lawmakers to keep small businesses in mind if they try to address the recession by passing any more economic stimulus bills.

NSBA Congratulates Political Winners, Looks Ahead

Maybe what happened last night caused you to open a champagne bottle or two, or maybe you thought about cashing out your bank accounts and contacting movers in Canada.  Regardless, the election's over, it's time to get on with life, and the National Small Business Association is leading the way by looking ahead.