The Association for Entrepreneurship USA
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The Association for Entrepreneurship USA serves independent and small business leaders across all 50 states through community involvement, peer mentoring and education. By joining forces for greater purchasing power, we offer todays entrepreneur the competitive edge needed to compete in todays digital world.
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Recent Articles
Mitigating Risk: The Key to Protecting Your Business and Investments
Mitigating risk refers to the actions taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of potential risks in a business or investment. By identifying potential risks and taking steps to avoid or minimize them, entrepreneurs can protect their businesses and investments from...
Tax Forms When You’re Self-Employed
If you are self-employed, you are still required to pay self-employment taxes to the IRS. The main tax forms you will need to include when filing your 1040 include forms are Schedule C and Schedule SE. Let’s look a little deeper into what exactly each of these forms...
Small Business Marketing 101: Tips for Success
As a small business owner, one of the most important aspects of your business is marketing. Marketing is the way you reach out to potential customers and let them know about your products or services. But with so many different marketing channels available, it can be...
Health Insurance for Self-employed: A Guide for Small Business Owners
Being self-employed comes with many perks, such as being your own boss and having control over your schedule. However, one of the biggest challenges of being self-employed is finding and affording health insurance. As a small business owner, you have several options...
The Ultimate Guide to Calculating Self-Employment Tax
As a self-employed individual, calculating your taxes can be confusing and overwhelming. Understanding how to calculate self-employment tax is essential to avoid penalties and ensure you are paying the correct amount. In this article, we will break down the process...
10 Home Business Ideas To Start Today
In recent years, more and more people have been looking for ways to start their own businesses and work from home. The rise of the internet and the gig economy have made it easier than ever to launch a successful home-based business. In this article, we will explore...
Get Your Side Hustle On With These Best Gig Apps
In today's digital age, there are many opportunities to make money on the side through gig work. Whether you're looking for additional income to support your small business or want to launch a side hustle, gig apps can provide a flexible and accessible way to earn...
Immediate Resources to Help Your Business Startup
Starting a new business can be a daunting task, but fortunately, there are many business-startup-help resources available for entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. From small business development centers to government assistance programs, there are numerous...
Advice To Follow When Starting A Digital Marketing Agency
A digital marketing agency is a great business to start. In 2022, digital advertising agencies were estimated to earn more than $20 billion and are predicted to grow an average of 10% yearly moving forward. While this can be a relatively cheap startup, it's also good...
Health Insurance for The Self-Employed – What Are Your Best Options?
If you're self-employed, the responsibility of obtaining health care coverage falls on your shoulders, and there is no one size fits all! Each individual will have different healthcare needs. Luckily, there are plenty of options to choose from. And because health...
Risk Management Strategies for Small Business Owners
Risk management is vital to any business, whether small or large. And having risk management processes in place can protect your business or staff if faced with an unfortunate occurrence. The four common strategies are Reduction, Avoidance, Transfer, and Retention....
Small Businesses – Steps To Follow When Hiring Employees
As many small businesses grow, so will their need to hire more employees. Hiring employees can be a painstaking process. Up to one-half of small business owners admit their hiring process can take up to one month! That could add up to many headaches! As a...