NC Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Save the Date: Small Business Day at the Capital is June 12Speakers will include Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton and Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory.
VIDEO: Greenville Student is Finalist for Young Entrepreneur of the YearBrian Schroeder, a senior at The Oakwood School, is founder of a company that creates iPhone and iPad apps.
N.C. Students Earn NFIB Scholarships for Running Their Own BusinessesWhile some of their classmates earned extra money working for someone else, these young entrepreneurs went to work for themselves.
NFIB, NC Businesses Call for Sensible RegulationsNFIB/North Carolina held a news conference recently in Greensboro to focus attention on the need for Washington to take a more commonsense approach to how it regulates small businesses.
NFIB/North Carolina: Stop the HIT on Small BusinessWe recently hosted a roundtable in Raleigh on the health-insurance tax, or HIT, which is part of the federal health-care law.
COLUMN: Why small business will fight Obamacare in court MondayNFIB/North Carolina State Director Gregg Thompson explains our concerns with the president's health-care plan.
WATCH: Basic Health Insurance Out of Reach for N.C. Small BusinessesSpeaking at a televised forum, NFIB/North Carolina State Director Gregg Thompson said health-care costs would climb even higher if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the federal health-care law to stand.
Join Us for Candidate Forum March 21 in RaleighNFIB/North Carolina is co-hosting the event to give our members a chance to hear directly from the candidates who want to represent them in the General Assembly.
Don't Forget to Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot!Tell us what issues are important to you, and we'll deliver your message to the Legislature!
Voters Say Regulatory Reform Would Help North Carolina BusinessesSurvey confirms that the public overwhelmingly believes that the regulatory reforms small businesses are calling for are both reasonable and long overdue.
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.
Revenue Department to Offer Seminar on Starting, Running a Small BusinessNFIB/North Carolina members are invited to attend the free seminar March 14 in Raleigh.
Report Shows North Carolina's Business-Tax Climate Has Room for ImprovementA report from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation ranks the state 44th overall in terms of business taxes, compared with 41st a year ago.
Help Us Fight for Sensible RegulationsThe cost of complying with government regulations can be overwhelming. On average, it costs small businesses 36 percent more per employee to navigate Washington's complex regulatory maze than it does large corporations. Learn how you can help.
Need a Speaker at Your Next? Ask Your State DirectorHelp us spread the word about NFIB/North Carolina by inviting Gregg Thompson to speak at your group's next meeting.
WATCH: Cindy Schulz is NFIB/North Carolina's Small Business Champion of the YearCindy Schulz is a great example of a small-business owner who’d had enough and decided she couldn’t afford to wait for someone else to step up and fix things.
LISTEN: Sen. Kay Hagan Updates NFIB/North Carolina MembersSenator Hagan joined us for an exclusive teleconference on Dec. 8 to discuss a host of small-business issue. Catch the replay here!
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.
Small Business to Legislators: Cap the Gas Tax!Gasoline prices are a lot higher here than in neighboring states, and that drives up prices and puts North Carolina at a competitive disadvantage.
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.
Attorney General Roy Cooper to Brief NFIB MembersWe'll host a free teleconference with the attorney genral on Dec. 15. Only for members of NFIB!
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop Small, Support the Local EconomyShop at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
N.C. Small Businesses Will Get Their Day in CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the lawsuit brought by NFIB and 26 states challenging the constitutionality of the federal health-care law.
LISTEN: Sen. Kay Hagan Discusses Regulatory Reform with North Carolina Small-Business OwnersNFIB/North Carolina members in Washington for a Small Businesses for Sensible Regulations event talked with the senator about the need to stop the torrent of new regulations now in the pipeline.
Dalton Joins NFIB/North Carolina for Roundtable in Southern PinesLt. Gov. Walter Dalton met recently with small-business owners in Moore County to talk about legislation affecting their ability to grow and create jobs.
Small Business to Obama: Keep the $400 Billion, Leave Us AloneNFIB/North Carolina's state director says the president's jobs bill misses the mark, would do little to help small businesses grow, create jobs.
What’s Next for Small Business in North Carolina?Find out when NFIB/North Carolina and Moore County Chamber of Commerce present a small-business roundtable with Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 p.m. in Southern Pines.
WATCH: Avalanche of New Regulations Would Bury Small BusinessesNFIB/North Carolina recently held media events in Charlotte and Raleigh to focus attention on new regs that would make it harder for small businesses to grow and create jobs.
Small Business Owners in North Carolina, Nationwide Losing Confidence in EconomyPoor sales still the No. 1 challenge facing small businesses, discouraging owners from expanding and creating jobs.
Dalton to Participate in Small-Business Roundtable in GreenvilleThe Sept. 21 event is free and gives small-business owners a great chance to network and talk to Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton about the challenges facing Main Street.
What Can Lawmakers Do To Help Your Business Grow?Find out when NFIB/North Carolina presents a small business forum in Salisbury with House Speaker Thom Tillis on Sept. 20.
North Carolina Small Business Owners Unimpressed by 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.
Resources for N.C. Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane IreneHere's where to find the information you need to get your business up and running again.
Navigating the Claims Process After Hurricane IreneHere's what you need to know when it comes time to filing a claim on your home or small business.
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 North Carolina's Small Businesses?NFIB has launched a campaign to ease the bureaucratic burden on America's job creators. Tell us your stories!
NFIB Launches Campaign to Highlight Regulatory Burden on North Carolina Small BusinessesThe multi-year effort aims to give voice to small businesses, which create two-thirds of the net new jobs in the U.S. each year.
VIDEO: Sales Tax Holiday to Help North Carolina's Small BusinessesThe Aug. 5-7 event will put people in the mood to shop, and NFIB is urging them to shop at small businesses.
Regulatory Reform Bill Becomes Law Over Perdue's ObjectionsThe House has joined the Senate in overriding Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of a regulatory reform bill that's going to make it easier for small businesses grow and create jobs.
McIntyre Joins Effort to Repeal the Health Insurance TaxU.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre has agreed to co-sponsor a bill to repeal the onerous Small-Business Helath Insurance Tax, part of the federal health-care reform act signed into law a year ago.
What Happens if Someone Uses Your Wi-Fi to Steal Music?Take steps to prevent customers or anyone else from using your account to illegally download copyrighted material.
Could Your Small Business Survive a Natural Disaster? (Video)We're heading into the peak months of the Atlantic hurricane season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
Senate Votes to Undo Perdue's Mistakes on Small-Business BillsThe state Senate has voted to override Gov. Bev Perdue's vetoes of regulatory reform and medical malpractice reform bills, bills that would help small businesses.
Governor Vetoes Important Small-Business BillsAsk your legislators to override the governor's vetoes of the Regulary Reform and Energy Jobs acts.
Download the Presentation from NFIB's June 29 Health-Care WebinarYou need to understand your obligations under the federal health-care law.
NFIB Applauds Shuler for Stand on Health-Care BillU.S. Rep. Heath Shuler has agreed to co-sponsor a bill to repeal the Small-Business Health Insurance Tax.
N.C. Businesses Should Be Prepared for ICE InvestigationU.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.
Small Business Wins Big in North Carolina General AssemblyOur members spoke up and helped pass legislation easing the tax and regulatory burden on small businesses and creating a level playing field in the courts for employers.
General Assembly Overrides Governor's Veto of the State BudgetThe House and Senate voted to approve the state spending plan over the governor's objections.
Small Business Was a Big Winner in This Year's Legislative SessionNFIB/North Carolina played a crucial role in helping pass bills that are going to help small businesses grow and create jobs.

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