Read NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg’s latest editorial to learn about the challenges #smallbusiness are facing in hiring:
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With the start of the 118th Congress, new voices are in Washington, D.C. including six NFIB members newly elected to the U.S. House. They join 19 other current NFIB members already fighting for #smallbusiness in Congress. nfib.com/content/analys #VoiceOfSmallBusiness
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New digital ads congratulate #smallbusinessowners and NFIB members on their recent election to the U.S. House. Their #smallbiz experience is desperately needed in Congress. nfib.com/content/press-
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Preview: NFIB’s new podcast, the Small Business Rundown, will offer #smallbusiness owners an inside source in Washington, D.C. and the nation’s state capitals. Learn more about the first episode:
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NFIB’s #SmallBusiness Economic Trends and Jobs reports show that the number of #smallbusinesses adding new positions remains elevated, while inflation, labor quality, and labor costs remain top small business problems.
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ICYMI: NFIB experts hosted a webinar on the “Seven Essential New Year’s Resolutions for Small Business.” Find out these tips for #smallbiz success in the new year.
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ICYMI: The published an Op-Ed from NFIB’s Courtney Titus Brooks advocating for Small Business Deduction permanency. Read more here:
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. cites NFIB’s December #SmallBusiness Economic Trends survey, quoting Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg: “Overall, small business owners are not optimistic about 2023 as sales and business conditions are expected to deteriorate.” inc.com/ali-donaldson/
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Released last week, NFIB's December #SmallBusiness Economic Trends survey is cited in : “...inflation was cited as the single most important problem by 32% of small business owners.” Full article here:
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“Very few firms are in the ‘optimistic’ categories these days." NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg published an op-ed in on the impact of inflation on #smallbusiness:
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. reports: “More than 40% of small business owners can’t find workers and 32% said inflation is their biggest problem, according to a survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses.”
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The Small Business Deduction allows #smallbiz to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income. NFIB member Coal River Coffee explains how the deduction has benefited their businesses, employees, and community and why they need it permanently. youtube.com/watch?v=nowzzu
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NFIB's latest #SmallBiz Economic Trends survey is featured in : "...its #SmallBusiness Optimism Index decreased by 2.1 points in December to 89.8...marks the 12th consecutive month that the index was below its 49-year average of 98.” Full article:
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With the start of a new Congress, NFIB is providing lawmakers with a pro-small business legislative agenda driven by input from NFIB members. Read the #SmallBusiness Growth Agenda for the 118th Congress here:
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READ: NFIB's Bill Dunkelberg discusses "The Inflation Tax" in a contributor column for : "Until your income is rising faster than inflation and the return on your assets is also higher than inflation, you are being 'taxed'.”
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. cites NFIB’s December #SmallBiz Economic Trends survey, quoting NFIB's Bill Dunkelberg: “Owners are managing several economic uncertainties and persistent inflation and they continue to make business and operational changes to compensate.”
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"The challenges are immense for many of them." Executive Director of NFIB’s Research Center Holly Wade was interviewed by to discuss how #smallbusinesses are still recovering from the pandemic.
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The #SmallBusiness Deduction (Section 199A) allows #smallbiz to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income. NFIB member Devil's Due Distillery explains how the deduction has benefited their businesses and why they need it to be made permanent: youtube.com/watch?v=qrc0iH
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NFIB released a “Small Business Growth Agenda for the 118th Congress,” highlighting feedback from NFIB small business members and reflecting the top small business legislative priorities.
Learn more here: nfib.com/content/press-
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ICYMI: In an op-ed for , NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Courtney Titus Brooks explains why Congress should give Main Street permanent relief by taking action to make the Small Business Deduction permanent. Learn more here:
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This morning, NFIB's newly released #SmallBusiness Economic Trends survey was featured on . NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg was quoted: "The economy appears to be slowing, but it has not shown up in the demand for labor." Watch here:
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NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Courtney Titus Brooks discusses the importance of making the Small Business Deduction permanent in an opinion column in .
Read more here: washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/
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More information on NFIB's amicus brief for this case can be found here:
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, concerning whether the National Labor Relations Act protects unions in the event of intentional property destruction. Watch:
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OUT TODAY: The NFIB Research Center released its December #SmallBusiness Economic Trends survey, which saw NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index fall 2.1 points to 89.8, marking the 12th consecutive month below 98.
More from the survey here: nfib.com/content/press-
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KEY VOTE: “Instead of concentrating on enforcement and penalties, this legislation charges the IRS to focus on customer service & modernizing operations to assist taxpayers...this legislation is a step in the right direction.” - NFIB President Brad Close.
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NOW AVAILABLE: Watch the on-demand webinar, with NFIB's Beth Milito and Holly Wade, for guidance on creating a robust business and marketing plan to set your business on the right path for success this year.
Watch here: pages.nfib.com/WBN-2023-01-Se
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Congratulations to – a Guardian of Small Business in each of his eight terms in Congress.
#SmallBizGuardian NFIB.com/GuardianAwards
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My father always told me: It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. And now we need to finish strong for the American people.
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The IRS $600 reporting requirement has been delayed by one year. This requirement will affect #smallbusinesses using services like eBay, Etsy, PayPal, and Venmo, which complicates tax-related administrative burdens. Learn more:
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ICYMI: NFIB Research Center’s recent COVID Survey findings show inflation and staffing shortages continue to challenge #smallbusiness. Read the full report here: nfib.com/content/analys
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While #SCOTUS deliberates on a case clarifying what bodies of water the EPA can regulate under the “Clean Water Act,” the EPA has issued a new rule, ignoring NFIB’s call to wait for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision.
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. reports on NFIB's newly released #smallbusiness #jobs report : “A net 17% of small companies planned to add workers, down one percentage point from the prior month and the fewest in almost two years...” Read more here:
The NFIB Research Center's new #smallbusiness #jobs report via : "The staffing shortage has limited #smallbusinessowners’ ability to fully take advantage of current sales opportunities." - NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. Full article:
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The Shop Magazine highlights NFIB’s ad campaign advocating for the Small Business Deduction to be made permanent. “It has allowed #smallbiz owners to invest in their employees and business operations and plan for the future.” - NFIB President Brad Close.
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NEW: Today, the NFIB Research Center released its December #smallbusiness #jobs report, which found that 17% of #smallbusinessowners plan to create new jobs in the next three months, down one point from November. More from the report here: nfib.com/content/press-
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NFIB’s policy of “One Member, One Vote” makes sure that the voices of all small businesses are heard on the issues that matter to them. The state issues ballots for all NFIB members are now available.
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The EPA and Department of the Army announced the final rule on Waters of the United States. The rule ignores the U.S. Supreme Court and adds uncertainty for #smallbusiness owners across the country. Read NFIB's statement here: nfib.com/content/press-
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The IRS announced that they would delay the expanded Form 1099-K reporting requirement for annual transactions in excess of $600 from online platforms like eBay, Etsy, Venmo, and CashApp. The delay provides a bit of relief #smallbiz.
NFIB's statement:
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READ: The statement from NFIB President Brad Close on the final rule on Waters of the United States (WOTUS): "We are disappointed that the EPA ignored NFIB’s call for the agency to wait while Sackett v. EPA is pending at the U.S. Supreme Court."
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