The National Federation of Independent Business

N.F.I.B. - HOW IT DIFFERS

The National Federation of Independent Business differs from other business associations in two vital ways. Firstly, direct polling and surveys among the overall membership, not committees or boards, determine the issues and policies.

Secondly, to prevent any undue influence by any group of members, subscriptions are capped and donations do not carry any increased voting power. All members have equal rights.

NFIB speaks to federal, state - territory and local government officials on a regular basis. However, it is the members themselves who set the policy agenda and establish NFIB's position on all relevant issues.

AIM AND GOALS

  1. To provide Australian Independent Business with a VOICE to Government and continuing involvement in the economic and Industrial Relations debate.
  2. To reduce the size and complexity of Government, and consequently -
  3. To reduce or eliminate onerous and unnecessary taxes, levies and charges imposed by ALL Governments.
  4. To have effective member representation in EVERY electorate in Australia, and put pressure on ALL politicians to recognise and take ACTION on the concerns of small business in their area.
  5. To influence the educational institutions to provide appropriate coursework in order to match the Independent business needs, and consequently -
  6. To revitalise the employment of our young people with a target of tens of thousands of genuinely new youth jobs over the next few years.
  7. To directly reduce the costs and protect the goodwill of small businesses by direct involvement in tenancy, planning, banking and associated policies of ALL governments.

TO DO THESE THINGS WE NEED CLOUT WITH NUMBERS

THAT MEANS - WE NEED YOU

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

CLOUT-Members can influence public policy at all levels of government. Members set NFIB policies and priorities through the mandate ballot, special surveys and face-to-face interviews. As a "watch dog", NFIB fights abuse of power by governments, monopolies, trade associations, large unions and corporations.

FINANCIAL - Members help bring about beneficial laws that strengthen their enterprises and their competitiveness.

INTERNET SERVICES - A package of Internet service provisions and listing of member companies, with option for advertising on members own web page.

SHARED VALUES - Members join forces with other business owners across Australia who share their belief in free markets, entrepeneurship, and a healthy small business community.

OMBUDSMAN - Members receive advice and support in dealing with governments, and assistance in cutting through red tape and bureaucracy.

HOPE - Members know that no matter difficult circumstances may be, that they are part of an organisation that has the federation motto "we never give up and we never go away". This provides business owners with hope for a better future for themselves and their families.

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If you would like further information on the NFIB fill out and submit this FORM. If you would like Information on NFIB Initiatives see YBCA