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Our Optimism Index reached its 16th consecutive month in the top 5% of 45 years of survey readings – and it was the 1st time in 35 yrs where fewest no. of #smallbiz owners told us that #taxes are their #1 problem. More here: nfib.com/sboi
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.@NFIB encouraged by @realDonaldTrump’s #taxplan, says #smallbiz would benefit from lower tax rate: on.nfib.com/2aA62B9
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.@FreemanWSJ breaks down our latest #Jobs Report: on.nfib.com/2tqdMBO #SmallBiz awaits congressional action on key issues
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If aim of #taxreform is to boost our economy, it has to begin w/#smallbiz. More from our Pres & CEO J Duggan in @WSJ on.wsj.com/2vUVJTr
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A 15% tax rate would create a level playing field for businesses of all size. @realDonaldTrump
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#Taxreform bill officially signed into law, delivering hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts. We fought for decades for a real #tax cut for #smallbiz owners. #Smallbiz optimism has been near record highs all year long in anticipation of this moment.
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#TaxReform is highest priority for #smallbiz. We look forward to seeing details of the plan in coming days. on.nfib.com/2gEcWdu
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#NFIB Pres & CEO Juanita Duggan urges legislators: #taxreform starts w/#smallbiz. Duggan's latest op-ed in @WSJ on.nfib.com/2f9acrM
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October is National #Womens #SmallBusiness Month! Here are five of the best grants for female #entrepreneurs: on.nfib.com/2xZOc9Z
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House passage of #taxreform bill today is a big step towards #tax cuts, economic growth, & job creation. Look forward to working w/ House & Senate to get good #smallbiz legislation on POTUS's desk soon on.nfib.com/2AUGi08
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Need answers to your questions about the ACA and the #2018OpenEnrollment? We have you covered: on.nfib.com/2xJW245
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White House Nat'l Econ. Council Dir. Gary Cohen on #deathtax: 2 biggest drivers of repeal are #NFIB & Farm Bureau on.nfib.com/2yxiM7r
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Senate passage of tax bill means #smallbusinesses are closer to tax relief they deserve. Grateful to @SenateMajLdr, @senorrinhatch, & Senators who kept their promise to #smallbiz owners by supporting Tax Cuts & Jobs Act nfib.com/content/press-relea… #taxreform
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Senate #taxreform bill would provide real relief for #smallbiz. @WSJ has more on #NFIB’s position: wsj.com/articles/tax-reform-…
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BREAKING: The NFIB #SmallBiz Optimism Index soared in August to 108.8 – the highest in the survey’s 45-year history. Read the full report:
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A by-the-numbers look at three regulatory repeals in the last six months that resulted in big savings for #smallbiz: on.nfib.com/2hUSLfy
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Every American has a stake in the success of this effort. - #NFIB Pres & CEO Juanita Duggan on #TaxReform in @thehill. Read her full op-ed here: on.nfib.com/2hBGhcU
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Thx to POTUS & @EPAScottPruitt for initiating rescind of #CleanPowerPlan. NFIB has been fighting this overreaching #reg in court for 2yrs
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How boutique owner Jessie Roberts rallied others across the country to help #smallbiz in Houston rebuild: on.nfib.com/2weh2yu
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New study in Seattle finds
$13/hr increase in #minimumwage reduced hours worked by low-wage workers by 9%: on.nfib.com/2s9rdqP
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#SCOTUS' term has started, & we're keeping up the fight for #smallbiz. Watch our weekly update from @nfiblegal: on.nfib.com/2xLvPRW
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Any #taxreform proposal should include: #smallbiz rate parity, lower #taxes for #smallbiz, & simpler tax code on.nfib.com/2sTMPUx
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ICYMI: Strong job activity carried over from July to Aug, making it good summer for workers. Our latest #jobs report nfib.com/jobs
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Surge in #smallbiz #optimism since November continues. Six key trends to watch, from @NFIBResearch: on.nfib.com/2wxUN7U
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#NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent. The passing of this bill achieves #NFIB's top legislative priority and is a monumental win for #smallbusiness
Learn more: nfib.com/news/press-release/…
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Very high no. of #smallbiz owners trying to fill positions = good news for workers, bad news for owners, accor to our Chief Econ Dunkelberg
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Measure requiring supermajority to create or increase #tax cleared #FL cmte this wk. @NFIB_FL's Nungesser tells @Fla_Pol why NFIB supports the proposal: on.nfib.com/2zsw9JO
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October is National #Womens #SmallBusiness Month. Which cities are best for female #smallbiz owners? Top 10: on.nfib.com/2elalTz
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TX judge’s decision today to strike down @USDOL’s controversial overtime rule is big victory for #smallbiz: nfib.com/content/news/labor/…
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#NBA finals are over, but here's 4 #smallbiz lessons to learn from @cavs vs @goldenstate: on.nfib.com/29zZQ0U
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Location is key. @wallethub study analyzed which states are the best (and worst) for starting a #smallbiz: on.nfib.com/2tB57gb
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Congratulations to @EliseStefanik on your re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives! We look forward to your continued effort in supporting #smallbusiness.
#VoiceOfSmallBusiness
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#Smallbiz hiring activity steadies in October, according to our monthly #jobs report out this week: nfib.com/jobs
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#NFIB Pres. & CEO Juanita Duggan on #taxreform bill signed into law today: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation achievement. Today @POTUS fulfilled promise to cut #taxes for American #smallbiz on.nfib.com/2CWypYm
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#Smallbiz hiring holds for Congress' action on taxes & #healthcare reform after last mo.'s #jobs surge. @FreemanWSJ: on.nfib.com/2tqdMBO
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Hear from our #smallbiz owners on what lowering our #tax rate would mean for them. To boost the economy, #taxreform must start w/#smallbiz.
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Congratulations to NFIB Members, @SenatorBraun, @RepPeteStauber, @RepKevinHern, and @RepJohnRose for being newly elected into the 116th Congress! Special thanks to all NFIB Members currently serving in Congress, for strengthening the voice of #SmallBiz: NFIB.com/NFIBCongress
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#Taxreform is imperative for #smallbiz. Modified House #tax bill will provide tax relief for #smallbiz, allowing them to reinvest, boost economy, & create #jobs. Our Pres & CEO Juanita Duggan's op-ed in @thehill: on.nfib.com/2hBGhcU
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#NFIB Pres & CEO Juanita Duggan: strong consumer demand boosting #smallbiz #optimism --> NFIB.com/sboi
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.@WaysandMeansGOP @WaysMeansCmte: Top priority for #smallbiz = rate parity. More from our Pres & CEO: on.nfib.com/2sTMPUx #TaxReform
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Monthly #NFIB Index of #SmallBiz #Optimism hits near all-time high, closing in on 1983 record: nfib.com/sboi
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.@NFIBResearch estimates 1.8 million jobs will be lost if #minimumwage is bumped to $12/hour: on.nfib.com/2ee4Hpc
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#Smallbiz already have hard time when employee goes on temp disability. Why PA court ruling is tough for #smallbiz: on.nfib.com/2tNvErb
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Senate #healthcare bill eliminates 11 of most burdensome #Obamacare taxes. Statement from @NFIB Pres & CEO Duggan: bit.ly/2svDGDL
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#POTUS says raising #minimumwage helps jobs? @NFIB research says it's job killer on.nfib.com/1ftXSa1 #SOTU
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Did you know that President Obama has enacted 20,642 #regulations since 2009? on.nfib.com/2bvWMQU
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Thanks @POTUS for exec order that addresses regs that make it harder & costlier for #smallbiz to provide #healthcare on.nfib.com/2yjmYdR
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Charter bus company owner & @nfib_pa member John Bailey & #PA #smallbiz help out Harvey victims from miles away: nfib.com/content/analysis/in…
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New @Gallup study shows #retirement not in the cards for most #smallbiz owners, but confidence, optimism are high: on.nfib.com/2oGtJyW
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NFIB FedPAC is proud to endorse @MayraFlores2022 for re-election to represent #TX34. "She has pledged to support policies that will boost job growth and oppose costly mandates & regulations..." - @nfib_tx's Annie Spilman. nfib.com/content/news/electi… #VoiceOfSmallBusiness #Texas
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Honored to have @POTUS @realDonaldTrump join us to celebrate #NFIB75. As he says, #smallbusiness is really BIG business in America – and we are proud to be their voice.
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.@MarcoRubio says, "I will be a defender of small business in this country." #BizPrez
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#Smallbiz #optimism drops in response to Senate gridlock on #healthcare reform bill. More from our monthly index: nfib.com/sboi
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Thank you, @RepKevinBrady, for listening to our concerns. Amendment offered today would create substantial #tax relief for millions of #smallbiz left out of original bill: nfib.com/content/press-relea… #TaxReform
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.@thehill names @NFIB one of the most influential trade associations in DC: thehill.com/business-a-lobby…
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Tell us: What are your tips for hanging onto your most valuable employees? #HR on.nfib.com/1kOIQTI
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Save money and prevent absenteeism by helping your #smallbiz employees improve their well-being. Three simple steps: on.nfib.com/2oFLPSg
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Every #smallbiz owner has a stake in the next #SupremeCourt Justice, and we support the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh. #justiceforsmallbiz #SCOTUS nfib.com/content/press-relea…
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Grateful our members were able to discuss their top #taxreform priority w/@SpeakerRyan today. #Smallbiz must be included in final package.
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.@nfib_pa's Legislative Dir. on harmful impact raising #PA #minimumwage would have on #smallbiz & #jobs: on.nfib.com/2gNp4MZ @PennLive
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#NFIB's FedPAC is proud to endorse @tedcruz for re-election to the U.S. Senate.
“Senator Ted Cruz has always been a strong champion of free enterprise and small business,” said @nfib_tx State Director Jeff Burdett. #TXSen #VoiceofSmallBusiness
More:
nfib.com/content/news/electi…
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With a long to-do list, can Congress compromise in September and avoid a shutdown? More: on.nfib.com/2icRX5c #TaxReform #Healthcare
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Our #SmallBiz #Optimism Index continued its record surge in May in anticipation of #taxreform & #healthcare reform: nfib.com/sboi
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This could be the break that #smallbiz owners have been waiting for: nfib.com/content/analysis/he…
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#Smallbiz continues to accelerate job openings & plans to hire, owners wrestling w/tight labor mkt. Our #jobs report nfib.com/jobs
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Our monthly #smallbiz #jobs report is out, showing hiring activity sliding in Sept. Read more: NFIB.com/jobs
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NFIB’s August #SmallBiz Optimism Index hit an all-time record high – driven by small business owners executing on the plans they’ve put in place due to economic policy shifts like #TaxReform. Read more: nfib.com/sboi
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#Smallbiz represents half economy & half of all #jobs. #Tax plan intro’d in Senate includes real relief. Urge Senate to move quickly so #taxreform can be sent to POTUS’s desk for his signature: nfib.com/content/press-relea…
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#SmallBiz Optimism Index hits second-highest reading in its 44-year history. Our Chief Econ. Bill Dunkelberg: Change in management team in Washington dramatically improved expectations nfib.com/sboi
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The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act brought important #taxreform for #smallbiz owners – and our latest survey found that 76% of them now see the current business environment heading in a positive direction:
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An NFIB-led lawsuit challenging the Corporate Transparency Act resulted in a nationwide injunction against the onerous reporting requirements, making them unenforceable. A huge win for #smallbiz!
Learn more about #NFIB's efforts: ow.ly/xtG150UklJV
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Do you give back and help America's future #smallbiz leaders? Tips to help pass the torch to future entrepreneurs: on.nfib.com/2qZN0k3
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July showed improved #smallbiz #optimism, despite lawmaker inaction on #healthcare and #tax reform. Full analysis: on.nfib.com/2vtgN3I
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Our monthly #SmallBiz #Optimism Index is out, showing #smallbiz owners "more optimistic abt real sales growth & improved biz conditions," accor. to our Chief Econ. Dunkelberg nfib.com/sboi
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#SmallBusiness owners continue to list #taxes as #1 problem, but they have clear expectations that Congress & POTUS will address that problem. More in our monthly index: Nfib.com/sboi
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As workplace injuries and illnesses decline, regulations continue to climb
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.@NFIB asks @USDOL to delay #overtime rule, which could impact 44% of #smallbiz: on.nfib.com/2cUR3Es
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.@billclinton feels our pain, calls #Obamacare a “crazy” system that is killing #smallbusiness: on.nfib.com/2cQ64dL
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Today is the first #TaxDay in years that #smallbiz have received some good news. Compensation is up, sales are strong, & #taxes received the fewest votes as #smallbiz’s #1 problem since 1982. Nfib.com/sboi
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Small and independent business owners overwhelmingly believe the recently passed #TaxCutsandJobsAct will have a positive effect on their businesses – and the numbers show they are enthusiastic about the tax law and the benefits for their own companies. #taxreform
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.@FreemanWSJ breaks down our latest #jobs report: on.nfib.com/2rzA1oo #Smallbiz hiring keeps surging, despite difficult labor market
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#TaxReform starts w/#smallbiz. Thank you @SpeakerRyan for spending time w/@NFIB_WI members & #smallbiz owners at @RoyalBasketTrks in Darien
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NFIB is proud to endorse @JDVance1 for #OHSen. "Mr. Vance understands that inflation, workforce shortages, and supply chain disruptions are negatively affecting #Ohio’s #smallbusinesses...," said @nfib_oh's Roger Geiger. nfib.com/content/news/electi… #VoiceOfSmallBusiness
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A #smallbusiness owner’s life is filled with challenges. Here’s how to rise above: on.nfib.com/1lws4t7
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