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NFIB Helps Stop Tax Increases on Small Businesses

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We stood up for small business in the Legislature and worked hard to defeat bad bills that would have made it harder for our members to grow and create jobs.

LISTEN: Catch the Replay of Our Teleforum with Rep. Jeff Thompson

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hear what the influential state representative has to say about the issues that affect small business.

There's a Flood of New Regulations Coming Out of Washington

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Administration recently posted over 6,000 new regs in a 90-day period, and there's plenty more where they came from.

TELL US YOUR STORIES: Is Red Tape Tying Up Your Small Business?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Help us fight for sensible regulations by giving us examples of bureaucratic or punitive rules and regulations that are making it harder to grow and create jobs!

Baton Rouge Entrepreneur is 2013 Small Business Champion

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The award honors National Federation of Independent Business members who go the extra mile to help the association promote and protect the right of its members to own, operate and grow their businesses.

Small Businesses Would Be Exempt from Bogus 'Equal Pay' Bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Under the original measure, workers unhappy with their pay could sue in order to get a raise.

SIGN THE PLEDGE: Support a Young Entrepreneur by Buying a Glass of Lemonade

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

School's out and kids everywhere will be setting up lemonade stands. Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this summer!

Have You Updated Your Disaster Plan?

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Before it's too late, make sure you're prepared to keep your business up and running in the event of a storm or some other natural disaster.

VICTORY: NFIB Members Stop Outrageous Tax Increases on Small Business

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to members like you, the House has backed down on most of the outrageous tax increases members proposed to help balance the budget.

Lawmakers Want to Saddle Small Business with $329 Million in Taxes

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Tell your state representative to vote NO on higher taxes for small business!

Lawmakers Consider Bills to Raise Taxes on Small Businesses

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Legislation would tax everything from gasoline to plastic bags.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Good Bills Advance, Bad Ones Die in Committee

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the latest from State Director Renee Amar about what's happening in the Louisiana Legislature.

Lafayette, New Orleans Students Earn YEF Scholarships

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors who operate their own successful small businesses.

NFIB/Louisiana Members Listen, Speak Out at Small Business Day

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Small Business Day was a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to hear directly from their elected officials and talk to them about the issues affecting their small business.

NFIB: Help Wanted in Madison and Ouachita Parishes

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Make a difference: Come to work for NFIB and help us build the nations and Louisiana's leading small-business association.

Continuing Education Class on Health-Care Reform is March 19 in Baton Rouge

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The class, designed for insurance agents, will be presented by NFIB/Louisiana and Health Agents for America.

NFIB Commends Boustany for Bill to Repeal Health Insurance Tax

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At a cost of $101.7 billion dollars over 10 years, the HIT, which purposely and discriminately targets the nation's small businesses and the self-employed, is set to adversely impact millions of businesses, workers and their families staring in 2014 unless it is repealed by Congress.

Help Us Fund Scholarships for Louisiana's Young Entrepreneurs

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award is a college scholarship for students who have started their own small businesses.

Baton Rouge Entrepreneur Named to NFIB/Louisiana Leadership Council

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Louisiana has named Clay Pinson to the state Leadership Council.

Deadline to Apply for a YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.