AR Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Arkansas.

NFIB/Arkansas Needs Your Help!NFIB is the voice of small business, but without members like you, our voice won't be heard!
Tax Bills Pass House, Move to SenateNFIB/Arkansas supports legislation that would mean lower tax bills for small-business owners!
Sign Up Today for NFIB's Health-Care Luncheon in TexarkanaJoin us April 26 as NFIB's director of federal public policy reports on what the Affordable Care Act means for small businesses like yours -- and what we're doing to fix it.
Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day
Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this spring or summer!
WATCH: Here's the Latest on Key Small-Business LegislationIn the first episode of his video blog, "Capitol Watch," NFIB/Arkansas' State Director Sylvester Smith discusses what's happening in the Legislature that could affect your small business!
Don't Let Government Red Tape Tie Up Your Small Business!Join us Tuesday, Feb. 26, for a free luncheon and workshop on the need for Congress and state lawmakers to pass sensible regulations.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Arkansas' Young EntrepreneursThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award is a college scholarship for students who have started their own small businesses.
Meet NFIB/Arkansas' New Member Support ManagerKathy Peerson will work closely with State Director Sylvester Smith to help NFIB members engage in the legislative and political processes.
Deadline for YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
U.S. Sen. John Boozman to Answer NFIB Members' QuestionsSenator Boozman will participate with NFIB/Arkansas members in a special teleforum on Nov. 28
Arkansas: Shop Local on Small Business SaturdayShopping at small, locally-owned businesses is a way to invest in your community.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
Small-Business Resource Expo is Nov. 15 in Fort SmithNFIB/Arkansas is co-sponsoring the event, and State Director Sylvester Smith will be the keynote speaker.
Don't Be Surprised If You Get a Letter from CMSThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are asking employers for confidential information as part of a program to remove people from the Medicaid roles who should be covered either under a spouse's health plan or are currently covered by an employer's insurance plan.
5 Questions with Rep. David SandersNFIB/Arkansas State Director Sylvester Smith sat down with the lawmaker recently to talk about some of the issues affecting small business.
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Business Ready for a Fire or Natural Disaster?Disaster can strike at any time. Invest the time now to create a disaster plan for your small business.
Need a Speaker? Ask Your State Director!
Help us spread the word about NFIB/Arkansas by inviting Sylvester Smith to speak at your group's next meeting.
How to Navigate the Insurance Process When Disaster StrikesWe're in the middle of hurricane season. Hurricane Isaac just socked Louisiana and Arkansas, and more Atlantic storms are possible. Here are some tips for rebuilding your small business after a hurricane or another disaster.
Tommy Culligan is Your New Member Support Manager for ArkansasHe'll work with NFIB/Arkansas State Director Sylvester Smith to engage with our members and help the voice of small business be heard throughout the state.
Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday a Big Help to Small BusinessesArkansas' tax holiday will help stores still recovering from the recession.
WATCH: Obamacare Ruling Will Devastate Arkansas' Small BusinessesNFIB/Arkansas State Director Sylvester Smith talks to KARK-NBC 4 about what the Supreme Court ruling means to small-business owners like you.
Pryor Puts Big Labor Before Small BusinessU.S. Sen. Mark Pryor recently voted against a measure to effectively nullify a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling that has led to "ambush elections."
Senator Pryor: Vote "YES" on Resolution Opposing 'Ambush' Union ElectionsContact Sen. Mark Pryor's office TODAY and ask him to vote "YES" on a resolution to stop Big Labor from ambushing small businesses!
Survey Shows Small-Business Owners Still Wary of Economic RecoveryNFIB/Arkansas State Director Sylvester Smith says the numbers show employees are still concerned about the speed of the recovery.
Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?The recent tornadoes that tore across parts of the Midwest and South highlight the need for small-business owners to plan ahead.
NFIB/Arkansas Members Visit General AssemblyState Director Sylvester Smith led a group of small-business owners to the State Capitol to learn more about the issues affecting them.
Learn the Basics of E-Verify and I-9 RequirementsWatch this replay of our recent webinar with attorney Christina Wallace to find out your obligations when it comes to verifying whether a job applicant can legally work in the United States.
Deadline to Apply for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship is Dec. 15Graduating high school seniors with their own businesses could earn a scholarship worth $1,000 to $10,000.
E-Verify Essentials Webinar November 30Immigration law enforcement through mandatory use of E-Verify is on the rise. Join the webinar presented by a nationally recognized immigration law attorney who will walk business owners through the E-verify program.
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop Small, Help the Local EconomyShop at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
Supreme Court to Hear NFIB's, States' Health-Care LawsuitNFIB and 26 states argue that the individual mandate, which requires everyone to buy health insurance, is unconstitutional.
WATCH: How a Torrent of New Regulations Will Affect Your Small BusinessFind out what’s going on -- and what you can do about it -– in this replay of our recent webinar with NFIB's manager of regulatory policy.
You Might Need a License to Play Music in Your Small BusinessHere's what you need to know before turning on a radio, TV or CD player.
Washington's Cure for Health-Care Crisis: Higher Taxes, More PaperworkWe're challenging the federal health-care law in court, but it's still on the books, and you're required to follow each and every mandate. Sign up for NFIB's free webinar to learn more about your obligations.
Arkansas' Small Business Owners Unimpressed with President's Jobs PlanThey wanted to hear the president was finally going to back off when it comes to overreaching regulations and simply let small business owners do their jobs, but what they heard was more of the same.
Washington Wants to Fine You Because You're Not PsychicOSHA is working on a new regulation requiring employers to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program that would have to include every conceivable accident that could happen at your workplace. If there’s an accident you didn't plan for, you’d have to pay a hefty fine.
How Do Government Regulations Hurt Arkansas' Small Businesses?NFIB has launched a campaign to ease the bureaucratic burden on America's job creators. Tell us your stories!
NFIB Applauds Congressman Ross’ Support for Repealing “HIT” on Small Business
Arkansas' 1st Sales-Tax Holiday Will Be Good for Small BusinessNFIB/Arkansas backed legislation creating the holiday, which will be Aug. 6-7.
What Happens if Pirates Use Your Wi-Fi to Steal Music and Movies?Take steps to prevent customers or someone else from logging in and using your account to illegally download copyrighted material.
Could Your Small Business Survive a Natural Disaster? (Video)Parts of the South were devastated by tornadoes and floods this spring and summer, but disaster can strike at any time, in any season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
Keep Up with Paperwork Documenting Workers' Legal StatusAccording to published reports, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun notifying 1,000 businesses nationwide it wants to review their I-9 forms and other documents to make sure they are hiring only people authorized to work in the United States.
NFIB Health-Care Summit is July 20 in TexarkanaTopics will include the legal challenge to the federal health-care law, employer mandates and health savings account restrictions.
2011 Russellville High Graduate Wins Young Entrepreneur AwardThe winner of the $1,000 NFIB/Sam's Club Young Entrepreneur Award is 2011 Russellville High School graduate Brant Bauman of Russellville.
Smith: Don't Demonize Independent ContractorsNFIB/Arkansas State Director Sylvester Smith says labor unions won't give up their bid to classify independent contractors in the construction sector as employees.
U.S. Rep. Griffin Tells NFIB Members He Wants to Trim the BudgetU.S. Rep. Tim Griffin says, "We do not have a revenue problem. We have a spending problem."
Challenges Remain as Arkansas' Legislative Session Winds DownNFIB/Arkansas continues to work on bills concerning unemployment insurance, taxes and worker classification.
Free Webinar on Essential Workplace Policies, April 13, from NFIB/ArkansasAre you unsure how to handle problem employees? Have you written more than one internal policy memo this past year? Do your employees constantly ask about sick leave, dress codes, or vacation time? If your answer is yes to any of these questions then you need to attend this free webinar on April 13.
Bills Would Give Employers More Time to Respond to Unemployment ClaimsLegislation grew out of discussions at this year's Small Business Day at the Capitol.
VIDEO: 'We've Got to Change the Laws from the Inside Out'Speaking at Small Business Day at the Capitol, Lt. Gov. Mark Darr tells NFIB/Arkansas members that the best way to help small business is for them to get more involved in the political process.

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