The Census Bureau reported today that in 2006 the U.S. had more than 20.7 million “non-employer businesses” — that is, businesses without paid employees. These small enterprises earned revenue totaling nearly $1 trillion. 

2 Responses to “Factoid of the day: Free Agent Nation edition”

  1. Jeremy says:
    August 1, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, Dan! I was a big fan of “Free Agent Nation” and it looks like I’ve got some catching up to do – Johnny Bunko looks pretty cool! I would love to know whenever you come through Nashville. Take care!

  2. JMD says:
    August 12, 2008 at 5:28 am

    The trend is evident in other ways too. Half of all business income in the US is now taxed through the individual side of the code.