
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
60 episodes
Ep. 59: Key Tax Deduction Expiring Without Congressional Action
This tax season, small business owners discuss how they use the savings from the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction to invest in their business, employees, and community. NFIB members Kellie Loudin and Tim Corbitt discuss specific ways they use d...
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Episode 59
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35:53

Ep 58: Small Business Tax Priorities with U.S. Rep. Carol Miller
NFIB member Michael Ervin, owner of Coal River Coffee Co. in West Virginia discusses the role of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in his small business a what a massive tax hike would mean for his business and employees. U.S. Representative...
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Episode 58
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19:45

Ep. 57: Small Business Response and Recovery When Disaster Hits
NFIB member and small business owner Aileen Band, located in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, describes how her small business recovered from being hit by two hurricanes in 2022. California’s NFIB State Director John Kabateck and Florida’s NFIB S...
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Episode 57
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31:44

Bonus Episode: Beneficial Ownership Information Filing News
This bonus episode focuses on federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. Executive Director and Vice President of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito and Vice President of NFIB Federal Government Relatio...
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8:36

Ep. 56: Congressman Kevin Hern & Addressing Health Insurance Affordability for Small Businesses
NFIB member Marcie Strouse, U.S. Representative and NFIB member Kevin Hern, and NFIB’s Principal of Federal Government Relations Josselin Castillo discuss the health insurance affordability crisis for small business. Marcie sheds light on the c...
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Episode 56
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20:37

Ep. 55: From Capitol Hill Summit Event, Small Businesses Talk Taxes
While attending NFIB’s Small Business Deduction Summit, small business owners Tim Boeve, Derrick Roberts, James Tyson, and Angela Zuba discuss what the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction has enabled their businesses to do, and what would happen i...
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Episode 55
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19:57

Ep. 54: New Report: Ways Small Businesses Give Back
A recent survey provided an in-depth look at the vital role small businesses play in their communities. NFIB member and small business owner Brian Funtleyder and NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade discuss ways small businesses c...
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Episode 54
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17:39

Ep. 53: Beneficial Ownership Update - U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, Ohio Small Business Owner
A federal small business registry deadline, known as beneficial ownership information reporting, was set to take effect on January 1, but an NFIB lawsuit against it has put that deadline on hold. NFIB member Michael Murray, U.S. Representative ...
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Episode 53
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13:23

Ep. 52: 2025 Small Business Growth Policy Priorities
NFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant discuss NFIB members’ top small business policy priorities for the next two years with a new Congress and incoming Presidential Administration. They provi...
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Episode 52
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8:35

Ep. 51: NFIB Members' Paths to Elected Office
The path to pro-small business laws and regulation starts with electing candidates who support pro-small business policies. U.S. Representative-elect Mark Messmer (IN-08), and Missouri’s Governor-elect Mike Kehoe – both small business owners an...
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Episode 51
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25:16

Ep. 50: Small Business Electoral Wins & Legislative Outlook
Find out what the recent election results mean for small businesses from experts Tim Goodrich, NFIB’s Vice President of State Government Relations, and Sharon Sussin, NFIB’s Senior National Political Director. They discuss the impact when small...
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16:58

Ep. 49: Tips to Hire Qualified Employees in a Tight Labor Market
NFIB’s research shows a labor shortage continues to be an issue, with small business owners reporting little success filling their many job openings. NFIB members Jesus Arriola and Brandi Pine own small businesses in the staffing industry and d...
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Episode 49
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21:47

Ep. 48: Tax Survey Results: Small Business Owners Voice Uncertainty & Concerns
NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade explains the findings of a new survey including what small businesses are saying about their biggest tax challenges, how tax policy impacts them, and how they would be affected by the loss of t...
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Episode 48
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10:03

Ep. 47: 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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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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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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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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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
