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5 Misconceptions of Professional Employer Organizations
Over the last decade, we have just about heard every question known to man about Professional Employer Organizations. So we thought we would put together the top 5 that we hear the most often. Here they are.
How we get the best deal with your current PEO
Most people would think I'm crazy because I'm writing a blog on getting the best deal with your current Professional Employer Organization (PEO) — it kind of goes against my business model.
PEOs Give Startups Time, Talent, and Security
... and when you actually start up, you get slammed with the realities of running a business. How will you handle payroll? What about health insurance? How will you attract and retain the talent your business needs to survive and grow? What happens if you make a mistake?
PEO is not the answer if you just want cheap health insurance
Many trusted advisors, insurance brokers and general agencies have promoted that working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is the easy answer to lower costs and offer Fortune 500 benefits. While that answer may partly be accurate, it is important to explain the “other” more important issues a PEO can solve.
In or Out - just pick one already
At the heart of every business decision is exactly this question -- do we do it ourselves, or do we have someone else take care of it for us? Which is better? And the answer is: It depends.
Three Things To Ask a PEO
You’ve made the decision to start investigating PEOs and you’re ready to compare all the different plans that PEOs have to offer. There are lots of things to consider, but you should begin analyzing every PEO with three critical questions that cover the basics about disclosure regarding fees, cancellation, and taxes.