Small Business, Big Ideas
(And a Few Laughs Along the Way)
Your go-to blog for tips, tricks, and the occasional dad joke about running, growing, and loving your small business. Seriously helpful. Seriously fun.
What benefits should I offer my employees — and how much should I contribute?
But most people are lost when it comes to how to structure their plans, which ones to offer, and how much to contribute to each. Not to worry — like most things relating to business, these questions are easy to answer with just a little insight.
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?
United States Health Care is a Catastrophe
The phrasing may be indelicate, but health care in the United States is screwed.
Premiums are on the rise, more Americans are working under high deductible plans, and the health insurance market is narrowing. It’s a bad time to be sick.
Don't be stupid. Use a PEO Broker.
Finding the right Professional Employer Organization is a lot like building a house. There are over 700 PEOs to choose from. Some are great matches; most won’t be the right fit. How can you decide which PEO offers the services you need at the best price? You have two options: do it all yourself or work with a PEO broker who can set you up with the right PEO.
PEO For Sole Proprietors: Does It Pencil?
On the surface, it would be easy to decide that your one-man or one-woman band wouldn’t benefit from partnering with a PEO. But, that most often is not the case. In fact, there are some very compelling reasons why you should investigate a PEO for yourself.