NFIB member and small business owner, Greg Niewold, joined the Small Business Rundown to discuss the challenges of state and federal estate taxes – often called the Death Tax – and why this issue is especially important to multi-generational family businesses like his. The estate tax results in double taxation but in July 2025, Congress lightened Americans’ federal estate tax burden, promoting growth and longevity for small, family-owned businesses.

NFIB’s Federal Government Relations team provides their expectations for legislative priorities in 2026. They discuss the 20% Small Business Deduction victory in 2025, and new top priorities including beneficial ownership reporting, health care affordability, energy costs, and more!

Get the inside scoop on NFIB’s newest podcast, Small Business by the Numbers, co-hosted by Holly Wade, the Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, and Peter Hansen, Director of Research and Policy Analysis. Holly joins the Small Business Rundown to share the background story of the NFIB Research Center’s new podcast and what listeners can expect from each episode. Tune in to learn more about NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, stories, and the economic conditions affecting small businesses nationwide.

Finding the best ways to market your small business can be a difficult task. In this episode, NFIB member Karen Stanley, small business owner and Marketing Director at Neon Frog agency, provides tips to revamp your marketing strategy, discusses what tactics work, and outlines simple steps for getting started.

A new federal tax law passed this year affects a variety of taxes for small businesses and employees. Clarifying the tax relief for employees earning tips and overtime are Stephen Kenney, an Associate at one of the largest labor and employment law firms, and Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center. They answer pressing questions and explain the impact of the new tax policies for small business owners.

Nationwide, beneficial ownership reporting requirements are on hold for U.S. small businesses, but in New York, state lawmakers are doubling down with a state-level requirement to force small businesses to register personally identifiable information with the New York Department of State. NFIB State Region Director, Greg Biryla, and NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations, Josh McLeod, discuss the impact of the bill heading to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk and what small business owners can do to fight back.

NFIB’s Beth Milito, Executive Director and Vice President of the Small Business Legal Center, and Senior Attorney Rob Smith, discuss credit card surcharge fees and the impact of rising swipe fees on small businesses. Listen to the full podcast for information on state and federal regulations and how upcoming legislation could limit growing swipe fees.

Research shows a tight labor market, making it difficult for small businesses to find qualified workers. NFIB experts Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center, and Holly Wade, Vice President of the Research Center, discuss hiring and retaining qualified workers through a tight labor market. Get strategies to compete for talent and research-backed insights into the current job market.

Texas voters can provide immediate, meaningful tax relief by voting ‘YES’ on Prop 9 in the November election. NFIB member and small business owner Tim Green, Region State Director Dawn McVea, and Texas State Director Jeff Burdett, discuss Prop 9, a Texas ballot issue, and the importance of its passage. Tim explains how the inventory tax affects his small business and employees. Dawn and Jeff provide details about what Prop 9 means for the growth and development of Texas small businesses and how to make the voice of small business heard in support of this critical legislation.

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Small business owner and NFIB member Kenny Crenshaw with Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito discuss recent legal cases and how small business owners can drive change for better laws and regulations. Beth provides an update on court cases in the next U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) term that may impact small businesses going forward.