Small business owners do not always have the resources to offer employees a full spectrum of competitive benefits. For this reason, smaller companies need to prioritize the benefits that matter the most. But, which benefits do actually matter most to employees today? More importantly, which benefits are going to attract…

The last two years have been brutal on small businesses. The Presidential election, COVID-19 pandemic, massive shift in remote employment, and the housing crisis have all created instability for startups and companies with 50 or fewer employees. Sadly, when the economy is experiencing a downturn, one of the first things…

For better or worse, there was an unintended consequence to the COVID-19 pandemic. More small businesses in the U.S. are hiring remote workers. In fact, over the last year, the number of remote workers in the U.S. has grown to 30 percent. Furthermore, many companies have decided to keep their…

People often do things that promote an unhealthy lifestyle and then wonder why their doctor bills are high, and their health insurance rates keep going up. Sure, some of the rising costs of healthcare can be blamed on the industry. However, living healthy can cut down on healthcare costs. The…

When running a business, it is challenging to stay within your budget. Unforeseen costs can creep into your business cause you to drain your business account time and again. However, it is possible to cut costs in just about every area of your business. For instance, you may want to…

How do small businesses turn into corporate giants? Every person in the organization is exceptionally talented at what they do and learns to be a team player. Unfortunately, high-caliber employees are not easy to find. In a world where people complain about not getting jobs, employers are also concerned about…

As a small business owner, you try to provide the best health insurance coverage possible for your employees while saving money on your group health insurance rates. However, the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected both your rates and your coverage. Is treatment for COVID-19 covered on your plan? What about…

If you own a small business employer (50 employees or less), you may be eligible to take advantage of one or more tax credits. Tax credits can put money back into your pocket and help you recoup your health insurance expenses. Below, we look at some of the tax credits…

Are you self-employed? Do you work by contract, or are you freelancing? If so, did you know that you can still get an individual health insurance plan in your state? What are your options in the world of health care? Below, we go in-depth into how to get health insurance…

A Summary of Benefits and Coverage is an easy-to-read summary that lets you compare costs and coverage between health plans. You can compare options based on price, benefits, and other features that may be important to you. You’ll get the “Summary of Benefits and Coverage” (SBC) when you shop for…