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Realizing the need for benefits at a reasonable cost with outstanding value, the National Business Association has created the Keystone to Success Cafe Plan and Keystone to Success Complete Plan."Blending traditional insurance with discount programs to perfectly balance your budget with your needs"
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About the National Business Association
The National Business Association (NBA) is a not for profit association, specifically designed and actively managed to assist the Self-Employed and Small Business Community in achieving their professional goals.
The NBA uses its group buying power to provide our members with support programs, cost and time saving products, services and valuable small business resource materials.
The NBA is committed to the success of the Self-Employed and Small Business Community and the free enterprise system.
In 1982, the National Business Association (NBA), a non-profit organization for the Self-Employed, Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and professionals, was founded. The NBA continuously strives to provide its members with vital support programs, cost and time saving products and services in the areas of Business, Lifestyle, Education, and Health
In addition to the various support programs available to NBA members, the NBA also maintains close working relationships with organizations throughout the nation that assist the Self- Employed and Small Business Community. The NBA's affiliation with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, D.C., as well as its regional and district offices nationwide is instrumental in the association's success. The NBA is highly supportive of the SBA's major programs, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) chapters. The association assists SCORE offices in various ways, as well as co-sponsoring forums and seminars to provide a means of education and training to the Self-Employed, Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs everywhere. The NBA participates in numerous national and local small business events such as:
- the White House Conference on Small Business
- the SBA's Small Business Week
- Women Owned Business ConferencesCall the National Business Association for more information about the references and resources available to you and your business.
Chairman of the Board
and Small Business Owner
Tom SailorsAs a member of the small business community, Tom has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. He has served as a consultant to other small business owners, specializing in management, finance, and capital development. Mr. Sailors shares his vast experience and comprehensive knowledge of the small business community with the NBA - to better serve you, our members.
The Board of Directors for the National Business Association has made it a personal goal to ensure that small businesses and the self-employed excel in the business community. The members of the board use their extensive experience and diverse backgrounds to determine the best course of action for the NBA. They meet periodically throughout the year to discuss how the NBA can assist the small business community in meeting everyday challenges.
Mr. Nisankarao received his B.B.A degree in Management from the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Texas. He enjoyed his role in offering local small business owners help in the areas of finance, marketing, and administration through UNT College of Business Administration’s outreach program. He is responsible for the creation of the NBA Member Mall where small business owners can embrace web-based technology, network with fellow members, and expand their respective business functions.
Since graduating from college, Mr. Nisankarao has acquired extensive management experience in the areas of finance, administration, and information technology. He has extensive knowledge in database administration, technical and business analysis, programming, and web based technologies.
Mr. Nisankarao received his E-commerce Certification through the Graduate School of Management at the University of Dallas, Texas. He designed and maintained his virtual business – Dallas/Fort Worth Virtual Mall as part of his educational curriculum and as a learning tool to help the small business community. He serves as a Director on the Board of the NBA. He was recently appointed to the Regional Board of the North Texas Small Business Development Center primarily to advise the Regional Director regarding the status of small businesses in the region and to represent the aims of SBDC to the business community. He is currently a member of the American Society of Association Executives.
The keystone, an architectural wonder designed by the Romans, is the one critical or "key" stone in an arch that holds the two sides together. Without the support of the keystone, the arch could not remain standing. The NBA chose the arch with the keystone to represent the NBA's role as the critical or "key" element linking small businesses with support programs, resources, and benefits to ensure personal and professional success. The NBA is striving to be successful in its mission to bring together the small business community and the self-employed in the free enterprise system.
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