Employees

A speckled egg labeled "401K" rests in a bird's nest made of dried straw on a wooden surface, symbolizing the importance of planning for senior benefits.

Put More Money in Your Nest Egg

January 23, 2023

The era of employer-funded, guaranteed retirement plans is largely a thing of the past. Beginning in the 1970s, a shift occurred as employers moved away from traditional pensions and placed…

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3 Tips for Hiring and Retaining Small Business Employees

January 20, 2023

Here are some ideas for small businesses (whether a franchise, a home-based or mostly online business) to hire and retain the best employees that will help take the business to the next level.

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The Business of Creating Jobs

December 13, 2017

Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978. He is chairman of the influential Senate Finance Committee, a panel on which he has served for 26…

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An American flag is waving in front of a building with large columns, symbolizing hope as a payroll tax break bolsters jobs in the community.

A Payroll Tax Break for Jobs

December 13, 2017

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) Senator Charles “Chuck” Ellis Schumer serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Conference, the number three position on the Democratic Leadership team, and in 2009,…

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A ranked list of five proposals to help small-business owners hire or maintain employees. Rankings range from 2.31 to 3.08. Proposals include tax credits, deductions, payroll tax holidays, and TARP funds.

Alliance Job Creation Survey

December 12, 2017

A recent article noted that “the Senate Finance Committee is enlisting the small-business group Alliance for Affordable Services to survey its members for possible legislative remedies to combat double-digit unemployment…

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The United States flag is waving in front of a building with large stone columns and a red tiled roof, where alliance applauds the efforts for the repeal of red tape, benefiting small business owners significantly.

Alliance Applauds Repeal of Red Tape Requirements on Small Business Owners

December 12, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 15, 2011 — Alliance for Affordable Services celebrates passage of H.R. 4 as a legislative victory for its members and small-business owners nationwide. President Obama signed “The…

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An American flag waves in front of a neoclassical building with large columns in the background, signifying the momentous occasion as the alliance commends the passage of the bill.

Alliance Commends Passage of Bill Repealing Burdensome 1099 Paperwork Requirement

December 12, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 3, 2011 — The Alliance for Affordable Services today commended the U.S. House of Representatives, and the strong leadership of Rep. Dan Lungren, R- Calif., for passage…

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Two images of formal events show officials standing at podiums, addressing audiences. The first features Allan Bense discussing the 2011 Legislative Agenda; the second features Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce announcing an agenda.

Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2011 Legislative Agenda

December 12, 2017

The Alliance works closely with the Florida Chamber of Commerce to support policies that are intended to make Florida a more attractive place to do business. Reducing the tax burden…

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Logo of the California Farm Bureau Federation. It features the letters "FB" with a leaf design, symbolizing their alliance with small business owners, and the organization's name written vertically and horizontally.

Alliance Addresses Health Care Reform Concerns of Small Business-Owners

December 12, 2017

On December 7th, the Alliance participated in the California Farm Bureau’s Annual Conference by contributing to a panel discussion focused on health care reform measures impacting small-businesses owners and the…

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Alliance supports small business technology research and innovation

December 11, 2017

Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., chairs the Senate Committeeon Small Business and Entrepreneurship. In a letter to Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), chair and ranking member,…

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