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President’s FY2014 Budget Request
Here we go – FY2014 federal budget appropriations. It’s a mixed bag for the programs we care about. If you want to dive into it From Association for Enterprise Opportunity The President’s FY2014 Budget also includes new tax cuts for small business owners to encourage hiring, including a 10% credit for businesses that hire new
CAMEO-Kiva Collaboration Launches
On April 2, CAMEO formally announced its Kiva microlending partnership, a collaboration that brings crowdfunded microloans to more small businesses in California. Growing the state’s micro-business sector is a key component for job growth and building of new economy. “Businesses aren’t creating enough jobs and government employment’s been cut back,” said Claudia Viek, CEO of CAMEO. “Do
The ACA and Micro-business
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act or ACA) enacted comprehensive health insurance reforms designed to ensure Americans have access to quality, affordable health insurance. The Affordable Care Act includes a variety of measures specifically for small businesses that help lower premium cost growth and increase access to quality, affordable health insurance.
Happy Anniversary HR 5050
You’ve come a long way baby… As of 2012, it is estimated that there are more than 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States, generating nearly $1.3 trillion in revenue and employing nearly 7.7 million people…. The growth in the number (up 54 percent), employment (up 9 percent) and revenues (up 58 percent) of
Wealth Inequality
If you haven’t seen this video, it’s a must-watch. Our conclusion: lots of opportunity!
Federal Budgets 2014 and 2013
Starting backwards… FY2014 Recently, the Senate passed No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013. The bill directs the House of Representatives and the Senate to adopt a FY2014 budget by April 15, 2013. If either body fails, their paychecks will be put into an escrow account starting on April 16 until that body adopts a
SBM Healthcare Resources
Thanks to our friends at Small Business Majority for these Healthcare Resources There are more than 28 million small business owners and self-employed individuals in the United States. Together, they are members of a crucial constituency that must be reached to deliver on the promise of the ACA and successfully expand healthcare coverage. Small
President Obama’s SOTU
What’s missing? You can find President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union speech.