Kentucky Small-Business News From NFIB

April/May 2008 Kentucky MyVOICE

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as the state budget, health insurance and activism in Kentucky, April/May 2008 edition.

Morgantown Tax Preparer Named Small Business Champion

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Kathern Jennings, owner of Master One Tax Services in Morgantown, has been named the 2008 Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for Kentucky by the National Federation of Independent Business.

States Tackle Small Business Issues

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

With the state legislatures in full swing, small business owners across the country are more tuned in than ever to issues affecting their companies' livelihood. As lawmakers discuss hot-button topics like healthcare, taxes and immigration, NFIB looks at what small business owners are focusing on in the states.

Small-Business Owners Support Tax Credits as an Incentive for Growth

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Members of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small-business advocacy group, are strongly in favor of a plan to use state tax credits as a way to encourage investment in small business, according to the results of the 2008 NFIB Member Ballot.

February/March 2008 Kentucky MyVOICE

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as activism, economic development and the new administration, February/March 2008 edition.

Register for 2008 NFIB Summit

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Register today for the 2008 NFIB National Small-Business Summit! NFIB and eBay have joined forces to create an event you won't want to miss. At the Summit, you'll interact with policymakers, business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs while sharing your experiences and finding new ideas to boost your business.

December/January 2008 Kentucky MyVOICE

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

Special NFIB member report on small-business issues such as voting your Member Ballot and looking ahead to 2008, December/January 2008 edition.

State Tax Revisions in Kentucky

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

In a smashing victory, small businesses with less than $3 million gross profit were exempted from the alternative minimum tax. In addition, federal conformity for LLC, LLP and S-corporation filings was restored, allowing small-business owners to return to filing state taxes as an attachment to their personal returns.

Economic Development Credits for Small Business in Kentucky

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

For years, large businesses have received millions of dollars of economic tax credit incentives to stimulate employment. This continues to occur despite the fact small business continues to produce most real job growth.

Local Sales Taxes in Kentucky

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

The Kentucky League of Cities and other local government organizations are seeking to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow the local option of an additional sales tax. This would be levied on top of the current 6 percent state sales tax. The cities are arguing they need additional revenues from a broader funding source.

Workers' Compensation Reform in Kentucky

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

In 1996, workers' compensation premiums exceeded $1 billion. The 1996 Kentucky General Assembly passed sweeping revisions that brought down premiums by as much as 40 percent. In the ensuing 10 years, court decisions have eroded these reforms to the point where premiums have reached the pre-reform 1996 level.

Important Death-Tax Update: We Need Your Story

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Despite ill-informed rhetoric that often cites the federal death tax as only affecting wealthy people, this tax affects all Americans, and it strikes no one harder than the small-business community.

Members Hear From Candidates

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Gov. Ernie Fletcher and gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear addressed an audience of 150 small-business owners representing 38 trade and professional organizations. NFIB/Kentucky State Director Tom Underwood moderated the session.

NFIB Watches Key State Elections

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Voters in five states are focusing their attention on upcoming elections that could be considered barometers for what to expect in the 2008 presidential election. We're keeping a close watch on the following 2007 campaigns, as state laws and regulations often have an immediate impact on small business.

October/November 2007 Kentucky MyVOICE

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Read the October/November 2007 Kentucky MyVOICE for updates on such small-business issues as politics, tourism and the upcoming session.

Protect Free Enterprise: Act Now

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Small business makes an impact with lawmakers -- small-business owners vote and create jobs. And your actions can make an impact for small business at the ballot box! Learn how you can help protect free enterprise by taking action with NFIB.

Fix Kentucky's Feudal Paperwork Quagmire for Small Business

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

"Recently, I met a gentleman in the construction industry who last year said his business filed 63 municipal and county tax returns. I met another who filed over 100.

"Many small-business owners, as I have traveled the Commonwealth, have told me they need relief from the paperwork tar pit. They say they would rather be growing their businesses and adding more jobs, rather than fill in more forms for each locality."

August/September 2007 Kentucky MyVOICE

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Read the August/September 2007 Kentucky MyVOICE for updates on such small-business issues as elections, activism and YEF scholars.

SBA Economic Injury Declaration for Lake Cumberland Region

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Recently, Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher sought federal assistance for the Lake Cumberland Region due to the below-average water levels. The U.S. Small Business Administration responded favorably and issued an administrative declaration of an economic injury disaster for 13 counties in Kentucky and four in Tennessee.

NFIB Monitors 2007, 2008 Political Races

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

With five states holding elections this fall, NFIB is gearing up for another active political season--and a chance to help the voice of small business be heard at the ballot box.

Leadership Trust Fall 2007 Conference

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards Seven Scholarships to Kentucky Students

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation today announced the Kentucky recipients of the fifth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program to set future small-business owners on the path to entrepreneurship. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award recipients will attend the university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute of their choice with $1,000 in tuition assistance from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation.

June/July 2007 Kentucky MyVOICE

Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

Read the June/July 2007 Kentucky MyVOICE for updates on such small-business issues as minimum wage, taxes and workers' compensation

2007 Kentucky Young Entrepreneur Award Winners

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

Candidates Detail Tax Stances

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

With the primary election in Kentucky just a week away, candidates for governor went on the record in favor of reducing taxes in an effort support the state's businesses. Five candidates have committed to repeal the state's alternative minimum tax, enacted as part of the 2005 Tax Modernization Act.

Primaries Set for May 22, General Election Nov. 6

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

NFIB encourages all small-business owners and their employees to vote in the primary and general elections. Please mark your calendars: The primary election is set for May 22, while the general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6.

2007 NFIB Leadership Trust Meeting

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST

Kentucky Primary Looms

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST

With the Republican and Democratic primaries for governor in the Bluegrass State just six weeks away on May 22, candidates are aggressively courting voters and hitting the airwaves. With a large number of candidates in both parties' primaries, it is unlikely that any candidate will receive more than 50 percent of the vote, which would force a runoff June 26.

Let's Protect Both Workers and Democracy by Defeating Dangerous Card-Check Bill

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST

Successful entrepreneurs know that a key factor in running a thriving business is a good relationship between owners and their employees. In the current economy, with nearly full employment and intense competition for good workers, it's clearly in their interests to foster that relationship.