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Building a Business

OPINION: For Employers, Obamacare Penalties Abound

When it comes to the increased trend of adding part-time jobs under Obamacare, what looks like a 'win-win' is actually a 'lose-lose' for businesses.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Brace for a Bumpy Road Ahead, Obamacare Rollout Expected to Be Patchy

Small-business owners will soon be able to enroll for health insurance on new, online marketplaces. Health-care experts weigh in on how that process might look.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Doctors Skeptical and Confused About Obamacare, Survey Finds

Many physicians admit that they are not familiar with a number of important aspects of the Affordable Care Act.

By Dan Mangan

Building a Business

Half of Small Businesses Will Cut Employee Hours to Avoid Obamacare Penalties

Anxiety about Obamacare is increasing, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's quarterly small-business outlook survey.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Health Care Reform: Procrastinate No More

2014 requirements for businesses remain, despite the recent penalty delay. Understand what you should be doing now to prepare for Obamacare.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin

Tech

Health-Care Innovators Get President Obama’s Attention

The CEOs of health-care tech companies met with President Obama to discuss how technology can be used to bring down the cost of health care for Americans.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Health Reform: Small Business Groups Lobby for More Relief

With the deadline to comply with health-care reforms extended, some groups have more time to fight for changes.

By Arlene Weintraub

Buying a Franchise

Businesses Have Additional Year Before Facing Obamacare Penalty Fees

The Obama Administration announces that it will delay the health-reform fines for businesses with 50 or more employees until 2015.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Operations & Logistics

Healthcare Reform: Self-Funding Pros and Cons

Self-insurance can help you sidestep some of Obamacare's new requirements. But is it right for your company?

By Arlene Weintraub

Building a Business

DOMA Is Dead: What That Means for Your Business

The Supreme Court voted to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act this week. Here's a look at some of the ways it could affect your business.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Operations & Logistics

Obamacare Choices: Weighing Your Healthcare Options

Under new healthcare reform, your number of employees will have a big impact on coverage costs. Here's how one entrepreneur is weighing his options and what this means for your business.

By Don Fornes

Business Operations & Logistics

Small-Business Health-Care Exchanges May Be Delayed

The health-insurance exchanges due out in October may not be ready on schedule, according to Congress's watchdog.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Health-Care Case Study: One CEO’s Take on Obamacare

Rising prices, more coverage requirements and new standards based on company size are changing heath-care options for one entrepreneur. Here's how the same challenges could affect you.

By Don Fornes

Building a Business

Health Insurance Reform: Prep Your Staff for the Changes

Employers are required to notify workers of their insurance options under Obamacare by Oct. 1. Will you be ready?

By Arlene Weintraub

Building a Business

The Real Power of Health Insurance

Health insurance isn't a nice perk, it's a requirement for anyone choosing to go it alone as an entrepreneur.

By J.D. Roth

Building a Business

Health Insurance Reform: Steps to Take Now to Prepare

Plan ahead for Obamacare to control costs and limit confusion.

By Arlene Weintraub

Building a Business

Your Obamacare Confusion Is an Insurance Broker’s Opportunity

Health reform's complexities have spurred some brokers to re-boot their approach to clients.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin

Building a Business

Bracing for Obamacare, Some Businesses Try PEOs

Some entrepreneurs are turning to professional employer organizations to navigate health reform's complexities.

By Arlene Weintraub

Building a Business

Questions About Health Reforms? Ask the SBA

The agency has trained partners and employees to guide businesses through the upcoming health care reforms.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin

Building a Business

Considering Part-Time Hires Under Obamacare?

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.

By Arlene Weintraub

Building a Business

Small-Business Owners Still Confused About Health-Care Reform

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.

By Catherine Clifford