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
43 episodes since 2022
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 ...
September 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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31:10
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...
August 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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16:08
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 ...
August 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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23:12
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...
July 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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9:43
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 ...
July 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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10:10
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 ...
June 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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12:28
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 ...
June 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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9:42
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...
May 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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23:55
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...
May 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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9:23
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...
May 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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27:42
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 ...
April 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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9:38
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...
April 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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14:18
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...
March 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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10:38
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...
March 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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7:28
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...
February 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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12:12
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...
February 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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10:20
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...
January 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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17:51
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 ...
January 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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7:09
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. ...
December 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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19:06
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 ...
December 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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10:10
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...
November 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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17:53
What the 2023 Elections Mean for Small Business
Jim Ellis of The Ellis Insight and Sharon Sussin, NFIB’s Senior National Director, give insights on the recent elections and emerging trends going into the 2024 election year. Jim discusses how the results of the Nov. 7 elections could impact s...
November 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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16:59
Small Business Economic Trends Survey Celebrates 50 Years
NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg and NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade talk about the small business economy as NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report reaches its 50th anniversary. The economic report results f...
November 02, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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16:57
Problematic Small Business Regulations
U.S. Senator Mike Braun and NFIB experts join this episode to explain new U.S. Department of Labor regulatory proposals. NFIB Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Elizabeth Milito and Federal Government Relations Director Jeff Brabant...
October 19, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:12
Advocacy: From Grassroots to Elections
NFIB is the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, but what does that really mean? NFIB’s National Grassroots Strategies Director Jessica Cooper and Senior National Political Director Sharon Sussin break down how NFIB advocates ...
October 05, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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18:49