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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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She said what?
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said today that it is “impossible” to tie employers reducing employees’ hours to the health law. “There is nothing in place right now in the legislation that would require any employer to change work hours. And we … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare
Tagged Congress, House Energy and Commerce, Obamacare, part time, Regal, Sebelius, Wendys, Whole Foods
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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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It’s Time Washington Operates like Small Business
Do you and millions of other small-business owners care about the out-of-control public debt? Of course you do. You have to balance your budget, why doesn’t Washington have to do the same? Are you fed up with watching government officials … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Small Business, Taxes
Tagged balance the budget, Congress, federal spending
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POLITICIANS COULD LEARN FROM SANDWICH MAKER
“If I started Subway today, Subway would not exist.” Fred Deluca, founder of Subway restaurants, made this statement on CNBC this week and caused a shudder throughout America. Some because they love those tasty sandwiches, but most because it is … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois, Small Business
Tagged Congress, Obama, Regulations, small business news
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Fiscal Cliff Changes Delay Tax Season Opening until Jan. 30
Don’t send your tax returns to the IRS just yet. Thanks to the changes made to the imaginatively named American Taxpayer Relief Act during the fiscal cliff negotiations, the agency is pleading for your patience while it tweaks its forms … Continue reading
Yes, This Is an Emergency
If you smelled smoke and saw flames rising from your small business, the first call you’d make would be to your fire department. Well, it’s time to dial Congress’ 911 number. The warning signs are clear—your small business and millions … Continue reading
Ok So What Now?
As the mercurial and punctually-challenged front man Axl Rose of Guns N Roses famously sang on the 1987 classic “Sweet Child of Mine,” where do we go now? Well that’s the question a lot of business owners are asking after Tuesday’s … Continue reading
Posted in Election, Georgia
Tagged Big Labor, Congress, deficit, entitlements, fiscal cliff, President Obama, Regulations, Taxes
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Stand Firm with the Guardians of Small Business on Nov. 6
On one side of the Old North Bridge in Concord, Mass. stood a motley collection of patriots whose eagerness, reliability and strength was all that stood between well-armed and trained British regulars who were determined to put an end to … Continue reading
The “Fiscal Cliff” Should Have Never Been a Possibility
Hard work, long hours. That’s reality for America’s small-business owners. You know what it takes, and you know who built your business. You also know that time is one of your most valuable assets. You don’t get second chances. Between … Continue reading
