Are you feeling shortchanged by the government?  Do you think that your taxes are too high?  Do you wonder why those big banks got all that bailout money but you haven’t been rewarded for all the hard work you put in?  If that’s you, then you might want to check out The National Small Business Association (NSBA).

The NSBA is a national nonprofit membership organization founded in 1937, representing America’s Small Business Companies and Entrepreneurs.  Reaching more than 150,000 small businesses, NSBA is the first and oldest national small-business advocacy organization in the United States.  The organization promotes the growth of free enterprise and advocates state and federal policies that benefit small businesses.

Apart from being a small business advocate, the NSBA is a great resource for small business.  Its website, www.nsba.biz, is a treasure trove of information relevant to the small business owner.  It includes latest news, campaigns and initiatives, industry news, action alerts (if you feel motivated to get involved with an issue you feel strongly about) and business resources.

• Latest news – This includes news about bills that are sitting with Congress, IRS developments, economic outlooks, etc.  For example, there’s an article about a jobs bill and lending fund that could provide small businesses with $12 billion in critical tax cuts.

• Campaigns and Initiatives – This includes information about the work the NSBA is doing on particular issues.  Right now, the NSBA is working toward reforming the U.S. healthcare system by improving quality and access for small businesses.

• Industry news – This is an aggregation of news from a variety of media outlets about small businesses across a variety of sectors. For example, there is an article from CNNMoney.com, “No Oil on the Beach, No Tourists Either,” that addresses the impact that the looming oil spill has had on tourism companies in Florida.

• Action alerts – In these alerts, the NSBA urges small businesses to get involved and write their representatives in Congress.  The latest alert asks you to support the Small Business Tax Relief Act to repeal the 1099 provision, which can affect your bottom line.

• Business resources – This is a directory of listings, from business.gov, the official business link to the U.S. government, to the small business/self-employed tax center.

If you’re interested in getting involved with the NSBA, you can become a member by filling out a form on the website.  As a member, you get discounts on a number of things like health insurance, life insurance, 401k plans, office supplies, email and fax marketing services, and magazine subscriptions.  You would also have access to educational opportunities, leadership opportunities, and networking events.