Episodes

  • Ep. 89: How to Create a User-Friendly Website
    Jun 11 2026

    Creating a user-friendly website is key to building trust with customers and supporting growth for small businesses. NFIB member and small business owner Vince Wondra explains how small businesses can leverage their resources to create accessible websites and develop their online presence. Senior Attorney with the NFIB Small Business Legal Center Rob Smith discusses Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility considerations and how small businesses can avoid becoming a target of predatory website accessibility lawsuits.

    Learn more:

    • How to Avoid ADA Website Lawsuits
    • Read the Legal Center Blog to see if your website is ADA compliant
    • Learn more about NFIB’s fight to stop predatory website accessibility lawsuits.
    • NFIB’s Technology Survey Report (June 2025)

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    35 mins
  • Ep. 88: OSHA 101 for Small Business
    May 28 2026

    Workplace safety and health law expert Felicia Watson joins Beth Milito, NFIB Vice President and Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center, to explain how Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections work and what small business owners need to know to avoid costly penalties. They also discuss resources available to business owners to stay updated on the latest OSHA rule changes.

    Resources:

    • See NFIB’s new OSHA Inspection Guide to prepare your small business.
    • View NFIB’s Legal Guide series for additional resources.
    • Watch the webinar with Felicia on June 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET and catch up on past webinars.

    If your small business has questions on legal or regulatory issues, you can reach us at info@NFIB.org.

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 87: Credit Card Swipe Fees Have a Nationwide Impact
    May 14 2026

    Credit card swipe fees have become one of the top overhead costs for small businesses, and small business owners nationwide need legal protection from these rapidly increasing fees. NFIB’s Rosemary Elebash, Alabama State Director, and Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, discuss a recent win for small business in Alabama and activity in state legislatures, the courts, and Congress. Listen to the full podcast for insight from the experts on what small businesses can expect to be done about swipe fees in the near future.

    • Click here to tell your members of Congress to lower swipe fees.
    • Learn more and stay up-to-date on this issue.

    To submit your questions or requests for future podcast topics or guests, please email podcast@nfib.org.

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    18 mins
  • Ep. 86: Your Guide to Federal Employment Law
    Apr 30 2026

    Get expert tips on wage and hour law changes in 2026 and other employment laws to keep in mind. NFIB’s Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center, and Associate at Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Tony Dalimonte discuss the importance for small business owners to know their rights and the current employment laws to protect their business. Listen to the full podcast for more information on best practices to handle employee situations and avoid lawsuits.

    • NFIB’s federal employment law legal guide provides information on federal labor, discrimination, and job-protection laws.
    • NFIB’s webinar with Tony Dalimonte, New Year, New Laws: How to Protect Your Business from Employee Lawsuits

    To submit your questions or requests for future podcast topics or guests, please email podcast@nfib.org.

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    22 mins
  • Ep. 85: Check Your 1040 for the Small Business Tax Deduction
    Apr 16 2026

    Small business owners Bernie Williamson and Averre Marquis discuss how their small businesses make the most of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction. This year, more than 33 million small businesses like theirs are able to reinvest more of their hard-earned dollars into their businesses and communities thanks to a 2025 federal tax law. NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, Dylan Rosnick, explains how to check your eligibility for the deduction and why small business owners’ stories need to be heard by lawmakers in Congress.

    Take Action: Create a 1-minute video for lawmakers to hear how you use the 20% Small Business Deduction.

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    22 mins
  • Ep. 84: U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer on Heat Standard Mandates
    Apr 2 2026

    All employers are required to provide their employees with a workplace that is free from temperature-related hazards, yet a rule proposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would add an unnecessary new layer of one-size-fits-all red tape for small businesses. NFIB member Kevin Ciak explains how this harmful rule would affect his business and employees, and U.S. Representative Mark Messmer discusses pro-small business legislation in Congress that would stop the unnecessary rule.

    • Tell your members of Congress to support the Heat Workforce Standards Act and protect small businesses from unnecessary, one-size-fits-all OSHA regulations.
    • Learn more about the proposal from NFIB’s issue explainer.

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 83: Health Care Affordability with U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne
    Mar 19 2026

    NFIB member and small business owner Warren Hudak discusses how rising health care costs affect his small business and competition with big businesses. Crucial legislation in Congress would help small business owners contain rising health insurance costs. U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) explains how this legislation would benefit small businesses.

    Take action to reform the broken health insurance system

    Learn more about the CHOICE Act.

    Learn more about the Small Business Health Options Awareness Act.

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    29 mins
  • Ep. 82: State Issues Affecting Small Businesses Nationwide
    Mar 5 2026

    Small business issues in state legislatures across the nation often have larger implications beyond an individual state’s borders. Members of NFIB’s State Government Relations team discuss some trending legislative issues as well as their impact on federal legislation. They provide insight into state trends, discuss recent victories and challenges, and explain how NFIB works with members to determine their biggest issues.

    Take Action:

    • Explain how the 20% Small Business Deduction helped your business.
    • Urge FinCEN to destroy beneficial ownership data and Congress to repeal the BOI mandate.

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    31 mins