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Don't be stupid. Use a PEO Broker.

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.

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How a PEO can help Small Businesses with Workers’ Compensation
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How a PEO can help Small Businesses with Workers’ Compensation

Many things in life are necessary evils, be it taxes, the DMV, the Dentist and Workers’ Compensation Insurance falls in there. Workers’ Comp is required if you have employees and protects you and them in the event of well an accident. Some industries are more prone to accidents while others rarely will see any, but regardless all businesses large and small must have Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage. 

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Should We Join A Professional Employer Organization?
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Should We Join A Professional Employer Organization?

Several misconceptions plague PEO's and the intent of this post is to dispel those myths and misconceptions. It goes without saying that not all companies are a fit for a PEO. However, if you are interested in streamlining your providers, gaining access to Fortune 500 benefits, reducing your workers’ compensation cost, and eliminating annual audits while adding HR expertise, then a PEO makes sense for you.

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How a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) helps Sole Proprietors
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How a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) helps Sole Proprietors

Many people don’t know that sole proprietors, solopreneurs, and freelancers can use Professional Employer Organizations to get Health Insurance. In the past, most PEOs required that you employed 5 or more people to join a PEO. But, for many business owners, that was just never in the plans. So gaining access to quality, affordable health insurance was never an option. The closest comparable solution was joining a union or an association.

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