Executive Order
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement from President Brad Close in response to a new Executive Order announced by President Trump today that instructs the head of every federal agency to...
Corona Virus and Illinois powersport dealers
With the governor’s ordered shutdown of business, we in the industry are coping the best we can. Some dealers are operating on a limited basis with our parts and service depts. open and some dealers have decided to shut down for the next 2-3 weeks. Customers are urged to...
The Carona virus scare
MORE Gospel According to Mark While the rest of world is losing their minds, you need to find yours … here are five more tips to help you maintain focus on your business. 1) Adopt a new “good deal” mentality. A good deal is when the customer feels well...
Law Suit Abuse in Illinois
Guest Column: It’s Time to Stop Lawsuit Abuse in Illinois Date: February 05, 2020 Robert Goray, owner of J.S. Goray Inc., an NFIB member business in Wauconda, wrote the following column about the need for legal reform in Illinois. Establishing a small business comes with many challenges. One challenge...
Hot topics in employmment law
The NFIB on-demand webinar offers small businesses tips on compliance in 2020. The past year brought lots of changes for employers. A webinar hosted by NFIB Jan. 8 covered significant employment law developments taking place nationwide that may affect your business. Presented by Beth Milito and Luke Wake, attorneys...
Small business Marketing
Retailers Exploring New Holiday Marketing Strategies The AP (11/27, Rosenberg) reported that new small and independent retailers “ finding ways to give shoppers a reason to spend with them, not at the big stores like Target, Walmart and not with Amazon and other online merchants” during the holiday season....