Benefits
BY J.D. Roth
Health insurance isn't a nice perk, it's a requirement for anyone choosing to go it alone as an entrepreneur.
Health Insurance Reform: Steps to Take Now to Prepare
BY Arlene Weintraub
Plan ahead for Obamacare to control costs and limit confusion. Tips for Overcoming Early HR Hurdles
BY Steve Goodman
Of all the struggles you'll face as an entrepreneur, hiring, training and managing employees is one of the biggest. Here are some tips for clearing your startup's way of HR obstacles.Your Obamacare Confusion Is an Insurance Broker's Opportunity
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Health reform's complexities have spurred some brokers to re-boot their approach to clients. New York City to Require Employers to Give Paid Sick Leave
BY Catherine Clifford
After a contentious back and forth, the Gotham City is on the verge of passing legislation mandating paid time off for employees that are not healthy. How to Provide More Benefits Without Busting the Bank
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Ideas for making the most of employee benefits. Quirky Startup Perks: 'A Mating Call' for Tech Talent?
BY Susan Johnston
Between bacon-wrapped cash, winery outings and a year's supply of PBR, startups are rolling out all the stops for top talent. Love Obamacare? Get Ready for More Health-Care Legislation
BY Scott Shane
Most Americans don't like the 'market solution' to the problem of escalating health-insurance costs. The best option for employers and employees alike is to push for government policies that lower the cost of care. How 'Obamacare' Impacts Young Entrepreneurs
BY Eric Shapiro
Just because your startup already offers employee-health insurance, doesn't mean you should ignore the new health-care law. Here, we parse the law's particulars that matter to young treps. Small Business Strategies for Managing Rising Health-Care Costs
BY Michelle Goodman
Ballooning premiums and shifting government regulations can make dealing with employee health insurance a nightmare, here's how to cope. 8 Tips for Business Success from Costco's Jim Sinegal
BY Adam Toren
Even brilliant start-up entrepreneurs could benefit from learning a thing or two from the long-time Costco CEO. How to Attract -- And Retain -- Staff When You Can't Pay Big Bucks
BY Paula Andruss
Here are the basics every entrepreneur needs to know about creating an employee benefits package. 5 Scenarios for the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care
BY Diana Ransom
In anticipation of the Supreme Court's ruling on the health-care law, we outline five possible outcomes for small-business owners to chew on -- and plan for. 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. 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. 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. How 'Working Spouse' Rules Can Save a Company Money -- And Headaches
BY Gwen Moran
Employers can save money by creating 'working-spouse carve-outs' encouraging employees to use their spouse's health-insurance plans. 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. 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. 
