Small Business Rundown

Ep. 78: Small Business Economy Explained in New Podcast

Get the inside scoop on NFIB’s newest podcast, Small Business by the Numbers, co-hosted by Holly Wade, the Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, and Peter Hansen, Director of Research and Policy Analysis. Holly joins the Small Business Rundown to share the background story of the NFIB Research Center’s new podcast and what listeners can expect from each episode. Tune in to learn more about NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, stories, and the economic conditions affecting small businesses nationwide.  Listen to all the latest episodes of Small Business by the Numbers.  Please rate, review, or like this podcast to support small business research. 

Ep. 77: Marketing Tips to Grow Your Small Business

Finding the best ways to market your small business can be a difficult task. In this episode, NFIB member Karen Stanley, small business owner and Marketing Director at Neon Frog agency, provides tips to revamp your marketing strategy, discusses what tactics work, and outlines simple steps for getting started. Listen to this Small Business Rundown episode for social media marketing tips. Learn more about marketing during the holiday season from this NFIB webinar. To submit your questions or requests for future podcast topics or guests, please email podcast@nfib.org. 

Ep. 76: New No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime Laws

A new federal tax law passed this year affects a variety of taxes for small businesses and employees. Clarifying the tax relief for employees earning tips and overtime are Stephen Kenney, an Associate at one of the largest labor and employment law firms, and Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center. They answer pressing questions and explain the impact of the new tax policies for small business owners. Learn more: Watch the full webinar free on-demand. Review NFIB’s legal guide series for resources on taxes and other legal issues. Contact the NFIB Small Business Legal Center with questions on this or other legal problems at info@nfib.org. Please rate, review, or like this podcast to support small business issues.

Ep. 75: Beneficial Ownership Update in New York & Nationwide

Nationwide, beneficial ownership reporting requirements are on hold for U.S. small businesses, but in New York, state lawmakers are doubling down with a state-level requirement to force small businesses to register personally identifiable information with the New York Department of State. NFIB State Region Director, Greg Biryla, and NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations, Josh McLeod, discuss the impact of the bill heading to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk and what small business owners can do to fight back.  Tell Governor Hochul to veto this invasive legislation. Learn more about the reporting requirement in New York. Tell Congress to repeal the federal Beneficial Ownership reporting requirement. Please rate, review, or like the Small Business Rundown to support small business issues.  

Ep. 74: Your Guide to Credit Card Surcharges and Cash Discounts

NFIB’s Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center, and Senior Attorney Rob Smith, discuss credit card surcharge fees and the impact of rising swipe fees on small businesses. Listen to the full podcast for more information on state and federal regulations and how upcoming legislation could limit growing swipe fees. NFIB’s Credit Card Surcharge and Cash Discount Laws Guide offers small businesses with critical information on their state’s laws and regulations. Support credit card competition! Connect with your lawmakers and let them know that more options provide freedom of choice for small businesses!  To submit your questions or requests for future podcast topics or guests, please email podcast@nfib.org.