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.
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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 Conferences
Call
the National Business Association for more information about the references and
resources available to you and your business.
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Chairman
of the Board
and Small Business Owner
Tom Sailors
As
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.
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President
Raj Nisankarao
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 serves on the Regional Advisory 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.
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