Health care
New Care-Service Franchise Opportunities
BY Tracy Stapp
From child care, healthcare, senior care and more, this sector of the franchise industry is thriving.
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.
Health Care, Taxes Top Political Concerns for Small Business (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
As the Presidential campaign takes center stage, here's a look at the issues entrepreneurs care about the most.
How the U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold 'Obamacare' May Affect Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
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.
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.
Is the Health Care Tax Credit a Dud?
BY Catherine Clifford
A Government Accountability Office report says the effort to help small businesses pay for health care is too complex to be useful.
What Small Businesses Care About This Election Year
BY Catherine Clifford
New data reveals business owners' top concerns and confusion.
Gas Prices, Health-Care Law Keep Small Businesses from Hiring
BY Catherine Clifford
While small-business owners are feeling slightly more optimistic about the economy, they aren't creating jobs, according to a new survey.
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.
Business Groups Divided as Top Court Considers Health-Care Reform
BY Carol Tice
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.
Play Video How to Save Money With the Small Business Health-Care Tax Credit (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Accountant Mark Kohler explains the three rules for how to maximize this credit.
A Proposal to Expand Health-Care Tax Credits for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
The Obama administration's 2013 budget includes a proposal to make health-care tax credits available to another 140,000 small businesses.
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.
What the State of the Union Address May Hold for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
Here is a rundown of what small business owners and advocates hope to hear from President Obama as he addresses the nation tonight.
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.The Top 30 Franchises in the Business of Caring
BY Tracy Stapp
Use our list of 30 child-, health- and senior-care franchises to find the right opportunity for you.
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.
Congress Moves to Cut Controversial 1099 Provision
BY Diana Ransom
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to repeal a controversial provision within the health-care law.
Where Healthcare Meets Wireless
BY Ericka Chickowski
West Wireless Health Institute is kick-starting innovation in two realms that need each other's help.



