Compensation and Benefits
Democratic Lawmakers Question NFIB's Motives for Small Business
BY Catherine Clifford
The small business organization that is leading the case against President Obama's health care reform act is asked to disclose its donor list.
Listen to Small Business: Don't Increase the Minimum Wage (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Business owners often oppose the minimum wage because it reduces their profits. But their position might be more helpful to low-skilled workers than the altruistic views of elected officials.
How Top Employers Say 'We Love Moms'
BY Marcus Erb
More women are working outside the home than ever. If you're looking for ways to retain top talent, consider these ideas for supporting working moms.
9 Ideas for Health-Care Reform
BY Carol Tice
Our blogger says that the state discount pools for small businesses planned under the health-care reform seems like the most immediate way, among the myriad alternatives under consideration, to save business owners money.
Accounting Software Giant Intuit Offers Health-Care, 401(k) Services
BY Jonathan Blum
The maker of popular accounting tool QuickBooks has expanded its services into the world of employee benefits.
A New Tool to Compare Health-Care Plans
BY Gwen Moran
A look at how small-business owners can more easily research information on health insurance options.
Six Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Health-Care Coverage
BY Jane Porter
Health insurance is increasingly complicated and expensive, but small-business owners can better navigate the system by steering clear of these missteps.
Small Business Health Care Stuck on Hold
BY Diana Ransom
Business owners face higher premiums in 2012, but aren't making any changes until the fate of the Affordable Care Act is clear.
Four Ways to Cut Small Employer Health-Care Costs
BY Diana Ransom
Health-insurance premiums in the U.S. surged substantially in 2011. Here's how small companies can reduce costs.
Five Retirement Plan Options for Your Business
BY Gwen Moran
From IRAs to profit-sharing plans, learn which option is best to consider for your company's future.
How Much Should Business Owners Get Paid?
BY Carol Tice
Last year, big-company CEOs were paid an average of 343 times what their workers made. How does that number make you feel?
Study: Small-Business Health-Care Costs to Plunge
BY Diana Ransom
Many small-business owners think the health-care law will boost their costs over the next two years, but a new study suggests otherwise.
Would You Give All Your Employees A Raise?
BY Carol Tice
Raises have been few and far between in the past few years, but here's why Google gave all its workers a 10 percent raise this year.
Five Ways Businesses Are Coping With Rising Health-Care Costs
BY Marcus Erb
Some owners have found innovative ways to manage change amid health-care reform.
How Betterworks Is Helping Startups Perk Up Their Perks
BY Jennifer Wang
This Santa Monica, Calif.-based service boosts benefits for strapped startups. Plus, a look at game changers in the startup business-to-business space.
The Business of Better Benefits
BY Gwen Moran
Providing a first-rate benefits package for employees can be an important part of the recruitment and retention puzzle, especially for small businesses
Three Questions to Ask Your Payroll Service
BY Gwen Moran
How to evaluate whether your payroll service is working for your business.
Congress Moves to Cut Controversial 1099 Provision
BY Diana Ransom
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to repeal a controversial provision within the health-care law.
What Healthcare Reform Could Mean for Your Business
BY Craig Guillot
Healthcare reform isn't a done deal, but you still need to prep for upcoming changes
How to Budget Your Own Salary
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Follow this guide to calculate how much to pay yourself.A Checklist for Health-Care Reform
BY John Moccia
How the latest changes affect your small business.
Best Small-Business Workplaces 2010
Find out who made our list of the best small companies for employees -- and how these five made it to the top.
4 Money-Saving Employee Benefits
BY Karin Price Mueller
The right benefits can save your company money and help keep your people happy.
3 Questions About Health-Care Reform
BY Burton Goldfield
Small-business owners want to know how new legislation and the 'grandfather clause' will affect payroll.
How to Trim Payroll Without Layoffs
BY Diana Ransom
Six money-saving strategies to consider before you sharpen that ax
A Primer for Offering Retirement Benefits
BY Karin Price Mueller
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