Ruby

JULY 19, 2023

For small businesses, these rapid advancements can come at a cost: You may know AI could potentially provide a competitive edge, but how can you apply it—ideally without compromising the customer experience? As a small business, you probably can’t afford to let AI take those kinds of liberties with loyal customers.

Small Business 52

Small Business Software Creativity Customer Service 52

Ruby

JUNE 10, 2024

Pulling from our experience, here’s a quick rundown of 20 of the best scheduling tools and apps for small businesses. Table of contents Acuity Acuity Scheduling is a popular appointment scheduling option owned by Squarespace and designed for small businesses of 1–36 people. You can learn more and try it for free here.

Small Business 40

Small Business Healthcare Sales Software 40

Justworks

AUGUST 15, 2017

Between state and federal mandates around offering health insurance to employees, most small and mid-sized companies have considered what kinds of benefits they should offer employees. But even if you decide to offer access to health insurance, how much is enough? How Much Health Insurance is Enough? We examine below.

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Small Business Insurance Salary 53

Ruby

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Although it may sound like a ton of paperwork (which, to be clear, it is), this time of year also presents tons of savings opportunities for small businesses like yours. With January in the bag, most small business owners have sent out tax forms to their employees and independent contractors. Ran a marketing campaign?

Small Business 52

Small Business Home Office Insurance Finance 52

Wellness 360

AUGUST 8, 2023

This writing briefs about the challenges faced by small businesses in implementing wellness programs and providing well-being perks to their employees. Additionally, it may be difficult for staff members to take breaks or participate in health activities while working because of the obligations of running a small business.

Small Business 40

Small Business Healthcare Prioritization Flexibility 40

Justworks

AUGUST 7, 2017

Providing employees access to health insurance is a widely accepted employer practice these days, especially with the rules put forth by the Affordable Care Act However, when it comes to vision and dental insurance, these benefits are much less regulated.

Insurance 54

Insurance Small Business 54

Insperity

JULY 22, 2014

Buying health insurance can be a costly endeavor. Most Americans must have health insurance or face a tax penalty. Purchase coverage through a state or federal health insurance marketplace. This means that the insurance carrier will pay an even greater share of the cost of essential health benefits covered under the plan.

Small Business 100

Small Business Insurance Purchasing Government 100

Insperity

APRIL 29, 2021

per hour, per employee, for health-insurance costs, according to Sept. In 2021, employer expenses for health insurance are expected to rise by 3.9 In 2021, employer expenses for health insurance are expected to rise by 3.9 However, a major driver of increasing health-insurance costs is plan usage and claims history.

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Insurance Customer Service Controlling Planning 320

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a co-employer, the PEO you choose will ultimately take responsibility for payroll processing, providing workers’ compensation insurance coverage, providing an employee benefits package and a host of other sensitive human resources (HR) and administrative tasks. Is the plan fully insured, or self-funded?

Insurance 220

Insurance Payroll Planning Small Business 220

Justworks

MARCH 23, 2016

Download your free guide on the Affordable Care Act to learn how it impacts your business. When it comes to providing healthcare to your team as a small business, Affordable Care Act requirements are real. Whether it’s compliance mistakes, administrative issues, or the sheer cost, there are myriad factors to consider.

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Small Business Insurance Healthcare Planning 32

Work Life

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Roger Crandall likes to say that he stands on the shoulders of people who made economic decisions generations before he became CEO of MassMutual, the mutual life insurance company founded in 1851. Crandall recalls how MassMutual and other insurers emerged from challenges to their business in the 1970s and early 1980s with new products.

Leadership 98

Leadership Insurance Government Small Business 98

Justworks

JUNE 8, 2020

Each year, people from our operations, engineering, marketing, and customer success teams spend the better part of 10 months working on delivering health insurance renewals to thousands of small businesses across the country. Under the hood, renewals for the many different types of insurance accessed through.

Insurance 41

Insurance Small Business Planning 41

Insperity

MAY 27, 2013

Though the employer mandate provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been delayed, health care insurance costs, taxes and fees are expected to continue to climb. Postponing your decision to provide health care insurance could prove to be very costly for your business. Don’t offer health insurance to your employees.

Insurance 100

Insurance Payroll Small Business Purchasing 100

Insperity

MARCH 25, 2021

Being an employer comes with many HR-related costs beyond the cash compensation you pay to your employees, such as: Payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, Social Security, Medicare) Worker’s compensation insurance coverage Statutory insurance and paid leave programs (e.g., Small Business Administration. Administrative fees.

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Payroll Insurance Software Security 235

Success

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“When I launched California Contractor Bond & Insurance Services and became president of Pacific United Insurance… I didn’t give much thought to the BOI reporting requirement,” says Michael Benoit , founder of California Contractor Bond & Insurance Services and President of Pacific United Insurance in San Diego. “It

Reporting 58

Reporting Insurance Security Government 58

Justworks

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Some people start and run a business to have another source of income, while others do it mainly to pursue their passion or interest. Whatever the reason is, there's something rewarding and fulfilling about running a business, regardless of size or the products or services being offered.

Small Business 39

Small Business Insurance 39

The Receptionist

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Do I have adequate insurance coverage? If my staff is unable to work, do I need a communication plan to notify other customers, businesses, and/or organizations that depend on us? Small Business Administration (SBA) and DHS have compiled planning resources for you here and here , respectively.

Supplies 130

Supplies Insurance Controlling Equipment 130

WellSteps

AUGUST 7, 2024

The top employee benefits brokers offer insurance wellness programs, as savvy benefit brokers know that robust wellness solutions improve employee wellbeing, productivity, and morale while reducing overall healthcare costs. Quick Implementation Experienced employee benefits insurance brokers streamline wellness program implementation.

Insurance 79

Insurance Healthcare Consulting Influencing 79

Insperity

JULY 27, 2021

Joining a PEO may make it possible to keep your organization’s internal team small, while other companies struggle to increase HR headcount to keep up with growth in other departments. Myth 3: “I’ll lose my status as a small business.”. Employees leaving because their company enters a PEO relationship is virtually unheard of.

Small Business 276

Small Business Payroll Healthcare Controlling 276

Justworks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Finding a health insurance provider for your small business is a monumental task — especially when you have no other option but to switch. As more health insurance companies are pulling out of the markets, employers are scrambling to find solutions — like the tens of thousands in NYC now looking for CareConnect alternatives.

Insurance 39

Insurance Small Business 39

Justworks

AUGUST 21, 2015

As your business continues to grow, you’ll soon be required to offer health insurance to your employees. The Affordable Care Act mandates that companies with more than 50 full-time employees have to offer health insurance. We've written a guide detailing how the Affordable Care Act affects small businesses.

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Insurance Small Business Healthcare 56

Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

“As a CEO, I hold the belief that climate protection is not merely an environmental concern, but it also has significant implications for our business,” notes Jon Morgan , co-founder and chief editor of Venture Smarter , a consulting firm that specializes in helping startups and small businesses scale and grow.

Insurance 97

Insurance Security Transportation Consulting 97

Justworks

JUNE 23, 2017

If you run or own a small business, you’ve likely already looked into short-term or long-term disability insurance. According to the Council for Disability Awareness, over 25% of today’s 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire.

Insurance 32

Insurance Small Business 32

Justworks

JULY 12, 2018

As a refresher, the goals of this health care reform law were to make affordable health insurance available to more people, expand the Medicaid program, and lower the cost of healthcare in general. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted way back in March of 2010.

Small Business 32

Small Business Healthcare Insurance 32

Insperity

APRIL 7, 2020

The FFCRA: Provides federally mandated emergency paid sick leave Expands the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and provides emergency provisions for coverage and eligibility Expands unemployment insurance benefits Provides employer tax credits to qualifying employers for certain costs related to the implementation of this law.

Insurance 229

Insurance Small Business Government Payroll 229

Insperity

APRIL 9, 2020

Take a deeper, more comprehensive look at the CARES Act with our recent webinar, “Opportunities for Small Businesses,” hosted by Insperity’s Tom Himmer, vice president of customer development. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Eligibility.

Security 241

Security Payroll Small Business Mailing 241

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Today, Gusto , a payroll and HR software platform for small businesses, rolled out a new AI “assistant” named “Gus” that promises to simplify compliance and save companies from crushing fines. But with AI, he believes businesses can more efficiently and accurately complete necessary compliance tasks.

Payroll 93

Payroll Legal Small Business Finance 93

Insperity

JANUARY 27, 2022

Whether you’re a small business or a larger company, you want to do what you can to attract and retain top talent. Offering competitive pay is but one way to accomplish that, but there are other things you can do. For example, you can offer fringe benefits. What are fringe benefits? In common parlance, fringe benefits (a.k.a.

Banking 241

Banking Insurance Government Promotion 241

Insperity

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

One of the great perks of working with a reputable PEO: a single provider will be responsible for processing payroll, as well as providing workers’ compensation insurance coverage, benefits, and more. Many PEOs provide integrated systems that work together to support your business. Risk mitigation for small businesses.

Payroll 168

Payroll Insurance Supervising Controlling 168

Success

MAY 5, 2023

There are a variety of exciting titles coming out this summer for small-business leaders and entrepreneurs. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (18th ed.) You might be looking for books to read on your lunch break, by the pool or just in the air conditioning. The P.A.I.D.

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Problem-Solving Legal Small Business Finance 111

Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The best insurance package options for families Comparing insurance can be a complex and baffling task. The balance between cost and coverage will be critical for small business owners, while large corporations can likely afford to provide plans with a wide variety of coverage options,” he adds.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization Insurance Flexibility Flexibility 52

Ruby

JUNE 6, 2023

It’s easier than ever to outsource work to experienced freelancers and contractors who can support your small business remotely. They want flexibility and freedom of choice…so maybe your business should look for such qualities, too. Should your small business hire or outsource? So…to hire or to outsource?

Insurance 52

Insurance Onboarding Training Small Business 52

Productivityist

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Since 2005, Pam has advised thousands of entrepreneurs as well as companies serving the small business market such as Infusionsoft, Progressive Insurance and Prezi. Pamela Slim is an author, community builder, consultant and former corporate director of training and development at Barclays Global Investors.

Insurance 98

Insurance Consulting Small Business Training 98

WELCOA

JULY 26, 2023

The group purchasing cooperative must coordinate with an insurance carrier’s wellness program data processing systems to enable the group purchasing cooperative to effectively provide guidance to eligible association members, eligible small businesses, eligible employees and eligible dependents regarding targeted wellness programs.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Legal Insurance Maintenance 52

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you picked up the phone right now and called your internet service provider, your insurance company, or even your local franchise gym, you won’t reach a voicemail. But smaller businesses rarely have the peoplepower to answer calls after-hours—let alone the bandwidth to engage with online visitors. Have questions?

Small Business 52

Small Business Customer Service Insurance Legal 52

Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2016

Unemployment insurance. Disability insurance (required in California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and Rhode Island). To attract talent and compete effectively, many businesses first elect to offer: Health insurance – Due to the rising costs of health care, this is a must in the eyes of many employees.

Banking 127

Banking Insurance Salary Planning 127

Work Life

DECEMBER 25, 2023

They can also be used for COBRA premiums, Medicare premiums for individuals age 65 or older, health coverage premiums if unemployed and for receiving federal or state unemployment insurance. Offering benefits to this segment of the workforce can be a game-changer for businesses hoping to aid their recruitment and retention.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Insurance Manufacturing Flexibility 59