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On Taxes: We Hear You, and Congress Will Hear You Too
Thanks to those of you who participated in NFIB’s recent survey on federal taxes and spending, we now have data that clearly shows just how strongly you feel about the federal government’s need to simplify the tax code, manage its … Continue reading
Posted in Small Business, Taxes
Tagged balance the budget, Congress, free enterprise, spending, tax reform
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Small Business is Not “Hap-Hap-Happy”
Apparently, Governor Cuomo has proclaimed the recently enacted budget as a “love document”. Exactly who the love is for and what that means is up for others to interpret. For small business the answer is obvious, and no, we are … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Small Business
Tagged Minimum Wage, State Budget, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation
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NFIB Reacts to New Study Showing NY as “Least Free” State in America
Albany (March 28, 2013) A study by George Mason University ranking New York as the least free state in the country confirms what small business owners have known for a long time, said the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Small Business
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Jobs: the cost of Obamacare’s Health Insurance Tax
Like most politicians during these difficult economic times, President Obama is always all about creating jobs. Also, like most politicians in DC, his policies make it clear he has no idea where they really come from. The latest proof of … Continue reading
Posted in Michigan, Small Business
Tagged health insurance tax, jobs, Obamacare, small business, unemployment
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Small Business Reacts to Final Budget Deal
After the announced agreement last week, negotiations on a variety of issues continued through the weekend. Today, we issued the following statement on the final state budget deal. ALBANY (March 25, 2013) – All of the following may be attributed … Continue reading
Spring Our Youth Into the Entrepreneurial Spirit
It’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For small-business owners, seeing the next generation pursue and fulfill the dream of owning and running a business, this sentiment is especially true. We want to be imitated—and we … Continue reading
NFIB/NY Member Talks Real Impact of Minimum Wage Hike
Below are excerpts from a letter that an NFIB/NY member sent describing both the personal and real impact of the proposed hike in the minimum wage. In regards to the minimum wage hike, please take a moment to consider how … Continue reading
Small-Business Owners Do It, Why Can’t Washington?
Why can’t Washington balance the federal budget and reduce the $16 trillion public debt? There is really no way to calculate all the different answers offered as excuses for this question. But when you sweep aside the political chatter designed … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Small Business, Taxes
Tagged Budget, federal spending, fiscal cliff, Sequester
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Michigan Small Business Says NO to Medicaid Expansion
A majority of small business owners surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) oppose expanding Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act as proposed by Governor Snyder in his recent budget address. “However well intended the policy, small … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare, Michigan, Small Business
Tagged Health Care, Medicaid expansion, Obamacare, small business
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High Noon for New York’s Small Businesses
As budget negotiations enter the final critical stage, with all signs pointing to an early finish, New York’s small businesses have every reason to watch closely. While there are aspects in both the Governor and Senate’s budget proposals which, in … Continue reading
