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Small Business RundownEp. 66: Small Business Wins 20% Tax Deduction FightNFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Regulations Jeff Brabant shed light on a major small business victory. Hear how NFIB members made their voices heard and how the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction was made permanent to stop a massive tax hike on small business. Make your voice heard! Tell Congress what the now-permanent Small Business Deduction means for your small business. Watch NFIB’s webinar on-demand to learn more about the small business policies passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. See how members of Congress voted during the 119th Congress with our candi...2025-07-2411 minSmall Business RundownEp. 65: Cybersecurity for Small BusinessesBeth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center is joined by Scott Augenbaum, a cybersecurity expert and former FBI agent, to explore how small business owners can protect themselves and their businesses from cybercriminals. They dive into a series of tips for reducing risks and maintaining privacy and data security. To learn more about cybersecurity and how it can affect your business, watch our free webinar on-demand: Securing Your Small Business: Privacy and Data Security - NFIB To submit your questions or requests for future podcast topics or guests, pl...2025-07-1019 minSmall Business RundownEp. 64: NFIB Members Urge Action on Capitol HillTwo NFIB members attending NFIB’s annual Fly-In event in Washington, D.C., explain why they took time away from their business to come to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers. Small business owners Shad Hall and April Meier discuss what may happen if the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction expires at the end of the year and the need to repeal unconstitutional and invasive beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Jeff Brabant, NFIB’s Vice President of Federal Government Relations, also weighs in with insights on how Congress may vote on these important issues. Take Action: Amplify the v...2025-06-2621 minSmall Business RundownEp. 63: Tips to Make Your Website ADA CompliantNFIB Member and Pennsylvania small business owner Jim Crooks joins Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center to explore the complexities of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), website compliance, and how lawsuits associated with the ADA could affect your small business. They also dive into steps to take to protect your business from costly ADA website compliance lawsuits.Learn more: ADA Website Accessibility Legal Guide Small Business Legal Center blog Responding to ADA Lawsuits guide ADA updates and lawsuit trends webinar To submi...2025-06-1225 minSmall Business RundownEp. 62: What to Know About Federal Small Business IssuesNFIB’s Federal Government Relations experts explain key small business legislation, where it stands in Congress, and predictions on Capitol Hill. Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations discusses the status of the Small Business Tax Deduction, Director Josh McLeod gives an update on beneficial ownership reporting requirements, and Principal Josselin Castillo highlights the latest health care policy proposals. Take Action and share you story on the impacts of these critical issues: 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Beneficial ownership reporting Health care costs Credit card competition Right to repair To submit your questions or reques...2025-05-2916 minSmall Business RundownEp. 61: Tips to Prevent Credit Card ChargebacksNFIB’s Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, discusses why credit card chargebacks happen and how to prevent them. Milito explains what a chargeback is, why it is problematic for small business owners, and how they can fight a chargeback. Learn more in the NFIB Legal Center’s Credit Card Chargeback GuideTo submit your questions or requests for future podcast topics or guests, please email podcast@nfib.org. 2025-05-1508 minSmall Business RundownEp. 60: Beneficial Ownership (BOI) Repeal UpdateBeth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, and Josh Mcleod, Director of NFIB Federal Government Relations explain the recent beneficial ownership victory for small businesses, the current status of the regulatory battle, and what it means for small businesses. Beth discusses what she’s been hearing from NFIB members, and Josh explains what’s next in the fight to repeal beneficial ownership reporting. Share your story about why it’s important to permanently overturn BOI reporting. Learn more and stay up-to-date on beneficial ownership news: ProtectSmallBusiness.org. To subm...2025-05-0111 minSmall Business RundownEp. 59: Key Tax Deduction Expiring Without Congressional ActionThis tax season, small business owners discuss how they use the savings from the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction to invest in their business, employees, and community. NFIB members Kellie Loudin and Tim Corbitt discuss specific ways they use deduction savings and why it is crucial for Congress to make the deduction permanent to prevent a massive tax hike. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) is a member of U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and gives his perspective on small business policies in Congress as a small business owner, expectations for the tax bill, and the importance of...2025-04-1735 minSmall Business RundownEp 58: Small Business Tax Priorities with U.S. Rep. Carol MillerNFIB member Michael Ervin, owner of Coal River Coffee Co. in West Virginia discusses the role of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in his small business a what a massive tax hike would mean for his business and employees. U.S. Representative Carol Miller (WV-01) explains her legislative priorities including her view on the Small Business Deduction, and NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant provides legislative updates on small business issues in Congress. To help support small businesses in your community, please take a moment to reach out to your lawmakers in Congress and u...2025-04-0319 minSmall Business RundownEp. 57: Small Business Response and Recovery When Disaster HitsNFIB member and small business owner Aileen Band, located in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, describes how her small business recovered from being hit by two hurricanes in 2022. California’s NFIB State Director John Kabateck and Florida’s NFIB State Executive Director Bill Herrle give details on the ways NFIB connects small business owners with relevant information and ensures the voice of small business is part of the state’s natural disaster response and recovery. Together, they also discuss the resilience of small businesses fighting through the recent wildfires in California and hurricanes in Florida, and the ways small businesses give b...2025-03-2031 minSmall Business RundownBonus Episode: Beneficial Ownership Information Filing NewsThis bonus episode focuses on federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. Executive Director and Vice President of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito and Vice President of NFIB Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant explain the latest on this unconstitutional federal mandate, NFIB’s lawsuit to stop it, and the details of a victory for 32 million small businesses. Take action and urge Congress to fully repeal the reporting requirement Learn more on NFIB’s website Get information directly from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network website ...2025-03-1308 min
Eagle Eye News On Demand(LISTEN): NFIB Missouri state director Brad Jones discusses hiring challenges on "Wake Up Missouri"NFIB Missouri is a member-driven organization that advocates for small and independent businesses nationwide. One of their top priorities has been workforce challenges and hiring employees. NFIB Missouri's Brad Jones, who has been their state director for 11 years, joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Jones tells listeners that 38 percent of Missouri small businesses currently have jobs they cannot fill. He says it continues to be a challenge. We also discussed Schneider Electric's planned $73-million expansion in Columbia. They plan to add a significant amount of manufacturing lines. Schneider Electric's proposed expansion is expected to create 241 new...2025-03-1113 minSmall Business RundownEp. 56: Congressman Kevin Hern & Addressing Health Insurance Affordability for Small BusinessesNFIB member Marcie Strouse, U.S. Representative and NFIB member Kevin Hern, and NFIB’s Principal of Federal Government Relations Josselin Castillo discuss the health insurance affordability crisis for small business. Marcie sheds light on the challenges small business owners face offering health insurance to their employees, Rep. Hern provides information on key legislation in Congress, and Castillo explains small businesses’ top priorities in health care policy.Take Action: Tell Congress to increase health care choices and lower costs for small businesses. Learn more: “Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses” policy paper.2025-03-0620 minSmall Business RundownEp. 55: From Capitol Hill Summit Event, Small Businesses Talk TaxesWhile attending NFIB’s Small Business Deduction Summit, small business owners Tim Boeve, Derrick Roberts, James Tyson, and Angela Zuba discuss what the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction has enabled their businesses to do, and what would happen if Congress allows it to expire this year causing a massive tax hike. During the Summit, attendees met with members of Congress, shared how they use the deduction, and discussed the urgency to make it permanent. NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant explained the impact of small business owners sharing their stories directly with their elected officials and discussed up...2025-02-2019 min