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National Small Business Week and Michigan Politics
Yes, it’s that one time of year (other than election season) when everyone running for office, or trying to stay in office, claims to be the best friend small business ever had. Like any good employer, voters should do a … Continue reading
Posted in Small Business, Michigan
Tagged small business, Elections, national small business day, vote record, peters, schaurer
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ICYMI – Governor Perry is NY Bound
If this doesn’t put Albany on notice, than I do not know what will. Talk about two states with very, very different attitudes towards economic development and small business. Here is what NFIB/NY had to say earlier this week.. Albany … Continue reading
Exactly Who Does Albany Work For?
Let’s look at the current deck of cards Albany has laid at the feet of small business owners.. A bill that would impose factory style mandates on our family farms. Of course the AFL-CIO is leading this push. A bill … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Small Business
Tagged Big Labor, Farms, Mandate Relief, Obamacare, Regulatory Reform
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Does Everybody Really Love Small Business?
Brace yourself. Here comes National Small Business Week. Originally a celebration to honor those of you who truly built your own businesses, this annual praise-fest is often hijacked by politicians who care little about what you do. Just listen closely … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, free enterprise, lawmakers, small business week, Taxes
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NY Small Biz Doesn’t Want Union to Get Exemption from Obamacare
As we have seen across the country, collective bargaining organizations are continuously making their case to avoid the financial pitfalls of Obamacare. Waiver after waiver has been granted. And now, here in New York, a similar scenario is beginning to … Continue reading
NFIB Marks 70 Years as America’s Leading Small-Business Advocate
On the occasion of the National Federation of Independent Business’ 70th anniversary, NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner issued the following statement: “Seventy years ago, the National Federation of Independent Business began its mission to protect the right to own, … Continue reading
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IRS: Tax Collector or Political Enforcer?
As a small-business owner, you work hard to establish and maintain customer relationships based on integrity and fairness. Violating that standard of behavior can ruin your business. And, you expect the same from others, particularly those in positions of power … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Small Business, Taxes
Tagged Boehner, Conservative Groups, IRS, McConnell, Obamacare
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Internet Tax Debate Flares, But a Bigger Issue Won’t go Away
We’re all familiar with the old proverb: “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” But these days, that statement should be revised to say: “Nothing is certain but death and unchecked federal government spending that causes higher, more complex, burdensome … Continue reading
Posted in Small Business, Taxes, Uncategorized
Tagged Congress, Internet Sales Tax, Marketplace Fairness Act, Senate
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New York’s Farms Deserve Better
Yesterday, the State Assembly passed the “Farm Worker Fair Labor Practices Act” (A.1792a). Without getting into the weeds to much on this legislation, it basically would impose factory style labor mandates on family farms. Those very farms that have faced … Continue reading
NFIB Says NY Earns it’s Lousy Business Ranking
CEO Magazine is the latest business publication to give New York a failing grade for its economic climate and the state’s leading small business group said it’s time for Governor Cuomo and lawmakers to knock off the public relations gimmicks … Continue reading
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