111th Congress Addressing These Critical Business Issues
A number of critical small business issues are on the agenda for lawmakers in the fall session of the 111th Congress. These are just a few of the measures SBTV.com Daily News will be following and bringing you updates on the small business perspective:

• Credit Card Reform
• Employee Free Choice Act
• Energy & Climate Change
• Estate Tax
• Immigration
• Health Reform
• SBIR Reauthorization

Small Business Health Insurance Findings
Health care reform is in the spotlight as Congress is back at work. As the debate continues new research reveals entrepreneurs are not comfortable with their current choices. In fact, the majority of small business owners say they've got a lot of questions about health insurance benefits according to a recent survey of entrepreneurs by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC survey included 500 small business decision makers, with 64 percent of small business owners responding that they are not confident picking a health insurance policy that fits their budgets and their employees’ needs. One-third admitted that they cannot afford to provide health insurance to their employees. Click here to view one of many small business insurance videos now playing on SBTV.com.

Tax Giant Makes Big Small Business Move
A tax giant is hoping to lure hundreds of entrepreneurs to the team. H&R Block plans to covert five hundred current company-owned locations to franchises. Get the details of some of the franchise fee breaks and incentives for entrepreneurs on SBTV.com Daily News with a click here.

Visit the SBTV.com Booth at the NFIB Virtual Summit
SBTV.com is part of an exciting online event for small business owners coming up on September 15, 2009. You are invited to the National Federation of Independent Business’ first Virtual Summit for small business owners. The summit, which is free and open to all small business owners, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m EDT. The virtual event is designed to provide attendees with opportunities for online education and networking with other entrepreneurs conveniently from their desktops at home or office. Make sure you stop by the SBTV.com virtual booth. Click here to view a video preview of the upcoming virtual summit. To register go to www.NFIB.com/virtualsummit. More

Sept. 15th Deadline Approaching for Federal Stimulus Tax Breaks
September 15th is the date quarterly estimated tax payments are due for many businesses. It’s also the deadline for eligible calendar-year corporations to take advantage of the tax breaks for business losses included in the federal stimulus package! Get the details now on SBTV.com Daily News with a click here.

Franchise Leaders Head to Capitol Hill
SBTV.com organizational partner, The International Franchise Association, will be in the nation’s capital for the 10th annual IFA Public Affairs Conference starting September 14, 2009. Representatives of both major political parties will share their perspectives with more than 400 IFA Public Affairs Conference delegates, Sept. 15, before the group heads to Capitol Hill for meetings with lawmakers and staff. Sponsored by ADP, Inc., the 10th annual event comes at a crucial moment as Congress begins major debates on health care and other key issues. To view an agenda click here. More

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