Small Business Rundown
NFIB, the leading advocacy group for Small Business, brings on experts to discuss and analyze current issues that directly affect small businesses across the nation.
Episodes
47 episodes
Election Day 2024: Key Small Business Races to Watch
Political experts join the Small Business Rundown ahead of Election Day with the inside scoop on the races that matter most to small businesses. Hear from National Political Analyst Jim Ellis and NFIB Senior National Political Director Sharon S...
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Episode 47
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14:15
Ep. 46: EY Analysis Reveals Magnitude of the 20% Small Business Deduction
A deep dive into a new report by EY explains the positive economic impact if Congress protects small businesses from a massive tax hike, and four small employers detail how the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction empowers their small businesses. H...
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Episode 46
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13:42
Ep. 45: Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Lawsuit Update
A new small business registry rule, known as beneficial ownership reporting, went into effect Jan. 1, requiring small businesses to report their beneficial owners to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network by the end...
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Episode 45
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13:25
Ep. 44: NFIB Members Explain the 20% Small Business Deduction
Without Congressional action, 9 out of 10 small businesses will face a massive tax hike when the 20% Small Business Deduction expires in 2025. NFIB members Wendy and Marci Bittner of LOSHAW Thermal Technology join to share what the 20% Small Bu...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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21:26
Ep. 43: Tips to Grow Your Social Media Presence
Social media can be used to expand the reach and awareness of any small business, but it can be difficult to get started and create effective posts for your ideal followers. Financial Literacy Coach and Profit Strategist Jamie Trull shares her ...
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Episode 43
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31:10
Ep. 42: Taxes, Regulations, and Small Business Priorities
NFIB experts dive into current legislation, small business court cases, and the latest research findings. Hear from Beth Milito, Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, Holly Wade, Executive Director of the NFIB Research Cen...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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16:08
Ep. 41: California’s Minimum Wage Fight
Government mandated wage increases can be a major concern for small businesses as they seek to operate their business, hire, and keep employees. NFIB member and owner of Everyday Fitness in Redding, California, Larry Fuqua, NFIB State Director ...
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Episode 41
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23:12
Ep. 40: Adapting Your Small Business for E-Commerce
NFIB member Jared Cochran shares his experience adapting his small business to the ever-changing online marketplace. Jared and his family own Speed Fabrication, a metal fabrication company and The Fixx, a salon and spa in their Missouri communi...
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Episode 40
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9:43
Ep. 39: Overtime and Wage Law Questions Answered
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new overtime rule that took effect July 1. NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Beth Milito and Senior Attorney Rob Smith join this episode to discuss the details of the new rule and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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10:10
Ep. 38: Fly-In: Small Business Owners on Capitol Hill
NFIB’s annual Fly-In took place in Washington D.C. on June 11-12. Over 100 NFIB members gathered to hear expert speakers and meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. NFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff ...
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Episode 38
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12:28
Ep. 37: Five Ways to Help Small Businesses Fight Inflation
Inflation is the top problem for small business owners and has consistently ranked as one of their top two concerns since November 2021. To help small businesses fight inflation, NFIB called on Congress and the White House to take action ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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9:42
Ep. 36: Lawmakers Push to Stop National Small Business Registry
A new small business ownership registry went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, but NFIB is fighting to repeal this burdensome requirement for small business owners. In Congress, Senator Tommy Tuberville and Representative Warren Davidson are sponsor...
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Episode 36
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23:55
Ep. 35: How to Amplify the Voice of Small Business
As the 2024 elections approach, now is a good time to focus on not only the presidential election, but every election on the ballot. NFIB Senior National Political Director Sharon Sussin joins the episode to break down what it means to be the v...
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Episode 35
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9:23
Ep. 34: Shopping Small Beyond Main Street
What does shopping small mean, and what is considered a small business? Small business owners in suburban and city environments answer these questions and more in this episode. Kim Duncan, owner of Goldenlight Visions in Manhattan, New York, an...
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Episode 34
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27:42
Ep. 33: NFIB Member Highlight: Claudia Smith and the Power of One Voice
NFIB member Claudia Smith shares her small business story and the power of her voice. Claudia owns Aggieland Carpet One in College Station, Texas. She’s met with U.S. Senators and explains how the power of her message created an impact lasting ...
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Episode 33
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9:38
Ep. 32: Tax Season Tips and Resources
As tax season approaches, small business owner Warren Hudak and NFIB Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito provide tips and resources to help small business owners navigate tax season. Warren shares the invaluable in...
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Episode 32
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14:18
Ep. 31: Small Business and the State of the Union
NFIB President Brad Close responds to the State of the Union and provides insights on small business issues addressed. Brad touches on job growth, inflation, minimum wage, and more topics from the speech. He also provides an update on NFIB’s to...
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Episode 31
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10:38
Ep. 30: Must Haves for Your Small Business Employee Handbook
The NFIB Legal Center released an updated Guide to the Employee handbook, one of the most popular in its series of legal guides. Elizabeth Milito, NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director, joins the episode to provide tips for creati...
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Episode 30
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7:28
Ep. 29: Ask NFIB Experts: Top Small Business Questions
This episode answers some of small business owner’s most frequently asked questions. NFIB experts explain NFIB’s advocacy process as well as top priority issues such as making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent, the new Beneficial Owner...
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Episode 29
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12:12
Ep. 28: Beneficial Ownership Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know
NFIB experts explain a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 and impacts over 32 million small businesses. NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Elizabeth Milito and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant...
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Episode 28
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10:20
Ep. 27: Small Business Days: Advocating at the State Level
NFIB’s State Government Relations team represents small business in both Washington D.C., and all 50 states. Each state has a State Director who provides advocacy on behalf of small business owners. Small Business Days are a key part of this pr...
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Episode 27
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17:51
Ep. 26: Looking Ahead: 2024 Federal Government Relations’ Top Priorities
NFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant discuss the top federal advocacy issues facing small business in 2024. They provide an outlook for the year ahead with numerous pieces of legislative and ...
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Episode 26
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7:09
Ep. 25: NFIB’s 80 Years of Advocacy
NFIB has been the voice of small business since it was founded in 1943. Small business owner and NFIB member Robert Lycke Jr., the owner of Kuker-Ranken, Inc. shares why he has continued his business’s NFIB membership for nearly eight decades. ...
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Episode 25
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19:06
Ep. 24: 2023 Small Business Advocacy in Congress
NFIB’s Federal Government Relations Team discusses top federal advocacy priorities for small businesses in 2023. Jeff Brabant explains NFIB’s top small business priority and important credit card swipe fee legislation. Josselin Castillo covers ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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10:10
Ep. 23: Tax Refunds Protected in Colorado Advocacy Win
Small business owner Bonnie Roerig, NFIB State Director in Colorado Tony Gagliardi, and Vice President for State Government Relations Tim Goodrich discuss a key issue in Colorado that was on the ballot this past election day. Prop HH impacts sm...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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17:53