If you’re not familiar with the NFIB (the National Federation of Business), this month is a good time to learn about the myriad of ways the organization helps small businesses and their owners and advocates on their behalf. And there’s a fun and interesting way to do it this month: NFIB’s own tie-in to March Madness.
Reinforcing what every small business owner already knows, NFIB reminds us that running a business can be (especially) maddening when taxes, regulations and expenses put on the full-court press! That’s why NFIB created its own small business March Madness brackets: To show how NFIB teams up with independent businesses to turn them into champions.
Take a look at NFIB’s brackets, created around four top broad small business challenges: Marketing, business expenses, taxes and regulations (NFIB refers to these last two as “unfair” and “onerous,” respectively!). And within the general categories, there are scores of related areas where NFIB connects with business owners with resources and advice.
If you’re wondering whether joining NFIB makes sense for you, the organization offers seven main reasons why 350,000 business owners have become NFIB members:
- Daily business advice and live Q&As with business experts
- The combined purchasing power of all members for incredible discounts on services that include workers’ compensation and others
- A detailed playbook on implementing the Affordable Care Act in your business
- A one-of-a-kind report that grades lawmakers’ performance on small business issues
- MyBusiness magazine, delivered to your door and available in mobile/digital format
- Representation in Congress (including 30+ elected NFIB members), state legislatures and courts
- The latest research on economic conditions that impact your business
You also may not know that some of the biggest advantages of NFIB membership have to do with substantial savings small business members enjoy on business and financial services. NFIB works with trusted providers to offer its members quality business products and services that can save business owners time and very often, money, too. For example:
- Up to 30 percent off select maintenance, repair and operating supplies
- 20 to 40 percent off the lowest published rates for hotel rooms
- 35 percent or more off select computer systems
- 12 to 70 percent off various shipping methods and printing needs
- An average of $1,460 in annual savings on credit card processing
- Up to 70 percent off standard uniform rental rates
- Plus, there are more discounts—on things like payroll and tax filing, website design and online marketing, and legal protection.
Check out more information at www.NFIB.com—and happy March Madness!
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