May 14, 2012
Over the past couple years, SETI has worked with the Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union
May 11, 2012
Last week, we had the chance to attend the Jack A. Litzenberg Lifetime Achievement Award Luncheon at AEO's 2012 National Conference “The Power of Microbusiness.”
May 10, 2012
Last week's AEO conference brought together over 400 executives, investors, industry partners, practitioners, policymakers to discuss the potential of microbusinesses to create jobs and grow America’s economy.
May 2, 2012
As part of its 1 in 3 Campaign, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity has unveiled a new report at its annual conference
Apr 26, 2012
At a recent Aspen Institute event, SBA Administrator Karen Mills was interviewed about what is needed to make small business a robust engine for job creation.
Apr 9, 2012
Last week, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), author of the Entrepreneur Startup Growth Act (HR 3571)
Mar 27, 2012
I’m not typically one for shameless self-promotion, but I’m really excited to share with you all information about an upcoming webinar
Mar 13, 2012
As you may remember, CFED Founder Bob Friedman spoke earlier this year at the Big Ideas for Job Creation Forum
Mar 5, 2012
The top one percent create only about one percent of businesses. The lion's share of new businesses are started by the remaining 99%, including middle- and low-income Americans, trying to create jobs for themselves.
Feb 23, 2012
Take a look at SETI’s first-ever brief on Empowering Entrepreneurs at Tax Time! This brief, sponsored by the Northwest Area Foundation
Feb 22, 2012
For the past two years, CFED has kept you up-to-date on an innovative proposal to expand access to entrepreneurship
Feb 6, 2012
Small businesses need to be honest about those they employ versus those they enter into contracts with as independent contractors
Jan 25, 2012
Foundation Communities has been a creative, high-performing Self-Employment Tax Initiative local partner since 2008
Jan 24, 2012
These days, job creation seems to be the topic of conversation nearly everywhere we go. Everyone has ideas – some good, some bad – for how best to battle the unemployment crisis facing our nation.
Jan 23, 2012
Join the National Community Tax Coalition & CFED for an EITC Policy Briefing on Capitol Hill this Thursday
Jan 13, 2012
Out friends at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) are pleased to announce the availability
Jan 10, 2012
Lend for America, a new internship program, helps proven young leaders start campus-based microfinance institutions (MFIs) that create new businesses and new jobs.
Dec 23, 2011
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs.
Dec 14, 2011
The National Community Tax Coalition (NCTC) is proud to announce that its NCTC Online University
Dec 12, 2011
Last week, Representative Judy Chu of Los Angeles introduced the Entrepreneur Startup
Nov 10, 2011
A few days ago, the two of us attended a forum in Washington titled “Big Ideas for Job Creation.”
Oct 21, 2011
On Tuesday, November 8, CFED Founder Bob Friedman will speak at “Big Ideas for Job Creation,”
Oct 20, 2011
An innovative self-employment tax service demonstrates that many small business owners actually prefer to pay a fee for tax assistance.
Oct 19, 2011
Among the very good provisions of the American Jobs Act (AJA) are some that recognize
Oct 11, 2011
A new Kauffman Foundation publication examines why business startup rates are lower for women.
Oct 4, 2011
In 2010, with SETI’s support, CAMEO’s California Self-Employment Tax Initiative program awarded grants to six microenterprise development organizations.
Oct 3, 2011
Community colleges have long been an important local resource for economic development. A key part of this
Sep 27, 2011
In 2010, CFED’s Self-Employment Tax Initiative (SETI), the National Community Tax Coalition
Sep 13, 2011
President's jobs proposals would benefit microenterprises, new entrepreneurs, low-income workers
Sep 7, 2011
The Virginia Microenterprise Network cordially invites you to Strategies for Change
Jul 25, 2011
“Tax cuts for job creators!” It is a rallying cry echoing these days from both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jul 19, 2011
In Thomas Friedman’s July 12th op-ed column in the New York Times, he points out the mismatched nature
Jul 12, 2011
Sunny Suppa always knew she would own her own business. Her father was an entrepreneur; her extended family consisted largely of entrepreneurs.
Jun 27, 2011
Here at CFED, when we introduce our colleagues to one another and to members of the assets & opportunity field, we like to
Jun 2, 2011
Last time I talked about the unappreciated complementarity between high-potential and small business entrepreneurship
May 20, 2011
Yesterday, we examined how the tax code creates challenges for self-employed individuals. Although the tax code can
May 19, 2011
Small business owners must overcome a number of challenges in their first few years. The complexity and high cost of paying taxes
May 18, 2011
The term ‘entrepreneurship’ is often associated with wealthy venture capitalists who can easily secure their financial futures
May 17, 2011
There’s no doubt that starting a small business has risks – as anyone who has created their own enterprise can tell you
May 16, 2011
A common misconception is that new, or “startup,” businesses don’t create many jobs. In fact, startup businesses create millions of jobs
May 13, 2011
Next week is National Small Business Week! The event, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration
May 5, 2011
This post examines a long-simmering tension within the entrepreneurship advocacy community
Apr 25, 2011
Like most economic development professionals, my metric of success is more akin to a decent baseball batting average
Apr 7, 2011
When it comes to promoting prosperity, mainstream policymakers tend to focus on expanding the pie
Apr 6, 2011
AccountAbility Minnesota serves as an incubator for new and innovative approaches to address asset building
Mar 22, 2011
AccountAbility Minnesota was founded in 1971 by a group of justice-minded accountants who believe that a person’s ability
Sep 23, 2010
The ALC Entrepreneurship Fair, the cornerstone event of the Innovation Marketplace, takes place this afternoon from 4:30 until 6:30 in Salons 1 & 2. The Entrepreneurship Fair will feature business owners and support organizations from across the Washington Metro region showcasing their products and services. Peruse the diverse range of enterprises and organizations but don’t forget to stop by Innovation Stations, interactive showcases of the creative ideas generated by CFED’s network of innovators. These impressive individuals were selected from among hundreds of applicants to partner with CFED to accelerate the next generation of ideas that expand economic opportunity. The Innovation Marketplace and Entrepreneurship Fair will also feature Sponsor tables and Exhibitor booths. Stop by for your chance to win a prize! Then, join us afterwards to the Networking Reception, sponsored by PNC. Enjoy live music, have a snack and catch up with old friends from 6:30 – 9:00 in Salon 3!
Jan 19, 2009
We'd like your reactions to an unsolicited e-mail we recently received from a budding entrepreneur. And let us know if you are an entrepreneur, too!
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