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Health reform's complexities have spurred some brokers to re-boot their approach to clients.
May 17, 2013 in Insurance

New York City Council Approves Sick-Leave Requirement for Small Businesses

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Business owners react to a bill that mandates paid sick leave for companies with 20 or more employees.
May 8, 2013 in Human Resources
Considering Part-Time Hires Under Obamacare?

Considering Part-Time Hires Under Obamacare?

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Next year, certain companies that don't offer health benefits will pay stiff fines, but switching to part-time hires doesn't always make sense.
April 18, 2013 in Compensation and Benefits
Some Small Businesses See Obamacare as Welcome Relief

Some Small Businesses See Obamacare as Welcome Relief

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The NFIB famously opposed the Affordable Care Act, but some groups say it could help entrepreneurs and their employees.
April 4, 2013 in Compensation and Benefits
White House to Delay Health-Care Marketplace Options for Small Businesses

White House to Delay Health-Care Marketplace Options for Small Businesses

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The Obama Administration has proposed a change in the deadline for states to have multiple health-insurance exchange options available for small-business owners.
April 3, 2013 in Compensation and Benefits
Small-Business Owners Still Confused About Health-Care Reform

Small-Business Owners Still Confused About Health-Care Reform

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A survey released Thursday shows entrepreneurs are struggling to understand how they need to prepare for Obamacare and are afraid of what it will cost.
March 21, 2013 in Compensation and Benefits
Health-Tech Incubators See Influx of Startups

Health-Tech Incubators See Influx of Startups

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A look at how incubators are affected by the new health-care law, often referred to as Obamacare, which provides financial incentives to providers that embrace technology.
March 14, 2013 in Success Stories
Small Businesses Continue to Air -- and Vent -- Obamacare Opinions

Small Businesses Continue to Air -- and Vent -- Obamacare Opinions

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House Small Business Committee shares sometimes heated comments from entrepreneurs on the changes employers may be facing under the law.
March 6, 2013 in Compensation and Benefits
SBA Aims to Clarify Health-Reform Law

SBA Aims to Clarify Health-Reform Law

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The agency is seeking to dispel what it calls a common misconception: that all businesses will be required to provide health coverage to all employees.
February 25, 2013 in Compensation and Benefits
What Obamacare Means for Your Business (Infographic)

What Obamacare Means for Your Business (Infographic)

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The Affordable Care Act stands to have a big impact on small businesses in the next few years. Here's what it will mean to your employees and your bottom line.
January 9, 2013 in Compensation and Benefits
Love Obamacare? Get Ready for More Health-Care Legislation

Love Obamacare? Get Ready for More Health-Care Legislation

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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.
November 28, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
Shelly Sun on the Burden of Health Care (Opinion)

Shelly Sun on the Burden of Health Care (Opinion)

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No matter who wins in November, our next president must work to get small-business health-care costs under control, writes Shelly Sun, co-founder of the BrightStar Care franchise.
October 22, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
Where the Candidates Stand on 'Obamacare'

Where the Candidates Stand on 'Obamacare'

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As paying for health care remains one of small-business owners' biggest burdens, we look at how the candidates would trim costs and tackle reform.
September 14, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
How the U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold 'Obamacare' May Affect Small Businesses

How the U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold 'Obamacare' May Affect Small Businesses

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After the High Court moved to keep the individual mandate, economists expect lower insurance costs overall, yet some businesses may still get burned by the employer mandate.
June 28, 2012 in Insurance
5 Scenarios for the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care

5 Scenarios for the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care

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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.
June 21, 2012 in Insurance
Democratic Lawmakers Question NFIB's Motives for Small Business

Democratic Lawmakers Question NFIB's Motives for Small Business

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The small business organization that is leading the case against President Obama's health care reform act is asked to disclose its donor list.
June 13, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
Is the Health Care Tax Credit a Dud?

Is the Health Care Tax Credit a Dud?

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A Government Accountability Office report says the effort to help small businesses pay for health care is too complex to be useful.
May 24, 2012 in Tax Center
9 Ideas for Health-Care Reform

9 Ideas for Health-Care Reform

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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.
May 3, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
What an End to the Health-Care Law Could Mean for Small Business

What an End to the Health-Care Law Could Mean for Small Business

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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act won't be known until June, but here are some of the potential effects small-business owners might want to consider now.
April 24, 2012 in Human Resources
Business Groups Divided as Top Court Considers Health-Care Reform

Business Groups Divided as Top Court Considers Health-Care Reform

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As the Supreme Court finishes up hearing challenges to the Affordable Care Act, business owners continue to be split on what outcome they'd like to see.
March 28, 2012 in Business Management
Without the Health Law, Reforms Could Stick

Without the Health Law, Reforms Could Stick

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Even if you expect the Supreme Court to repeal the health-care law next week, many of the reforms already in effect won't likely go away, say insurance experts.
March 23, 2012 in Insurance
A New Tool to Compare Health-Care Plans

A New Tool to Compare Health-Care Plans

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A look at how small-business owners can more easily research information on health insurance options.
February 6, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
Small Business Health Care Stuck on Hold

Small Business Health Care Stuck on Hold

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Business owners face higher premiums in 2012, but aren't making any changes until the fate of the Affordable Care Act is clear.
January 2, 2012 in Compensation and Benefits
Occupy Wall Street Is No Friend of Small Business (Opinion)

Occupy Wall Street Is No Friend of Small Business (Opinion)

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Op-Ed: While many small-business owners share some populist anger at Wall Street banks, they should look closely at the protestors' positions before aligning themselves with the movement.
October 24, 2011 in Leadership
Four Ways to Cut Small Employer Health-Care Costs

Four Ways to Cut Small Employer Health-Care Costs

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Health-insurance premiums in the U.S. surged substantially in 2011. Here's how small companies can reduce costs.
September 29, 2011 in Compensation and Benefits

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