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5 Ways to Reduce Small Business Health Insurance Costs
Small business health insurance may take a huge chunk out of your revenue, but benefits often attract better employees and help retain existing workers. Satisfied, healthy employees are more likely to help your business grow. If you're struggling to provide health insurance, here are some tips that could reduce your small business health insurance costs.

A Small Business Owner's Guide to Taking a Vacation
Vacation. The favorite time of year for corporate employees is often a stress inducer for the small business owner. You started your business for freedom but how can it operate without your presence to deal with any crisis or capture opportunity?

Employee Stock Options Make Work More Than Just a Job
Once a perk reserved for executives, many publicly held companies now offer stock options to rank-and-file employees. Small businesses do so to give their workers a sense of ownership, providing them with financial incentives to make their companies succeed.

The Power of Small Business 401(k) Plans
A 401(k) allows workers to contribute pre-tax dollars to a retirement fund. With the future of Social Security uncertain, these employer-sponsored programs can help working Americans save for their retirement. They can also help a small business attract and retain employees.

The Basics of Employee Retirement Plans
An employee retirement plan for small businesses is easier to establish and run than you may think. Employer contributions are generally tax-deductible, and you may qualify for a $500 tax credit for setting up a pension plan. In addition, small business retirement plans require less paperwork than traditional pension plans and may help to draw and retain employees.