Retailers Helped by Passage of Postal Reform Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2022) – The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the final passage of the first major postal reform legislation approved by Congress in more than 15 years. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) also supported this legislation. “The U.S. Postal Service has long played a key role in ensuring that retailers can deliver … Continued

Small Businesses Encouraged to Start Preparing for Upcoming Tax Season

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 24, 2022) – With the opening of the tax season on January 24, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, offered the following advice for the American public and the nation’s small business community in filing this year’s … Continued

COVID-19 EIDL Program an Option for Small Businesses Through December 31

By Jennifer ShafferNSGA Comptroller The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program under the Small Business Administration is not new.  Since its inception, it has helped small businesses obtain funds needed during federally declared disasters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this program was modified to serve as another avenue for businesses to access much-needed funding alongside other … Continued

NFIB Survey: Supply Chain Issues, Staffing Shortages Will Impact Holidays

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 3, 2021) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses. This is the 20th survey in the series and includes updates on supply chain disruptions, the staffing shortage, and anticipations about the upcoming holiday season. The survey was conducted from October 25-27 … Continued

EIDL Loan Program Enhanced to Aid Small Businesses Challenged by COVID

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 9, 2021) – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, a federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support our small business communities still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, especially hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The SBA … Continued