Every year, employees have the option to change their medical coverage during “open enrollment.” Open enrollment for small employers usually is the month before the policy’s renewal date and lasts about one or two weeks. During this time, employees receive plan materials, have a chance to ask questions about plan…

While many people think about holiday celebrations and new year’s resolutions this time of year, your focus is on year-end business planning for your small business. Part of planning involves closing out the current year while creating your strategy for the upcoming year.  A clear business vision for 2022 will…

Congratulations! Your small business has made it through 2021. However, if you are a successful business owner, your mind is already on what lies ahead in 2022. You may be considering all the possibilities and challenges you will face over the 12 months. Regardless of the good, the bad, and…

For many small business owners, the holidays present an opportunity to increase their market, boost their sales, get their affairs in order, and plan for the upcoming year. However, it can also create a tremendous amount of stress. If you are not careful, the holidays will pass you by, and…

Over the last few years, a range of highly-publicized issues has surrounded internship programs and whether they are good for business and interns. Regardless of the issues, many small business owners have launched internships to create win-win situations for students entering the workforce and their businesses. Like any other stage…

Small business owners must embody and use various skills and traits to keep their businesses in operation. Every business is unique and poses its challenges, but there are traits that many successful business owners have in common.  Whether it’s struggles over payroll, disappointing results from a marketing campaign, or just…

As a small business owner, there are certain areas where you are limited – knowledge, resources, time, or workforce. It’s in these areas that you may want to consider outsourcing your tasks instead of trying to take them on in-house.  Outsourcing your tasks can free up time and internal resources…

The health insurance Open Enrollment Period for 2022 is typically only six weeks long, making Americans choose health insurance coverage faster. However, there may be some flexibility with the upcoming enrollment period This year, ten states and Washington, D.C. set new deadlines that extended beyond the federal government’s 2022 timeline.…

Whether you are updating your current coverage or enrolling in a personal health insurance plan for the first time, open enrollment is right around the corner. Now is the time to get prepared so that you can get a plan that works for you without waiting. Below we provide some…

There is no open enrollment period for small group health insurance. You can enroll anytime during the year if your company or employees qualify. You do not have to wait until open enrollment to get the coverage you need for your team. Simply contact your health insurance broker and let…