small business
October 16, 2025
Small Business Health Plans Could See 11% Increase in 2026
Every year, health insurance companies inform state officials of their expected cost changes and propose new prices for plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act regulations. A report from KFF, an independent source for health policy research, focuses specifically on plans for small businesses, typically those with 50 or fewer employees. These plans can...
July 17, 2025
Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how small businesses operate, offering powerful tools to improve efficiency, strengthen security and enhance customer engagement. To adopt AI effectively, small business leaders must understand both its strategic advantages and potential pitfalls to make informed decisions that align with long-term objectives. This article explores the key benefits and risks...
April 22, 2025
The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses
Businesses across industry lines have become more reliant on technology to conduct their operations. However, any digital presence—no matter how small—presents a cybersecurity risk. Whether a business utilizes e-commerce, stores sensitive data or sends emails, it could be vulnerable to cyberattacks. These incidents can result in large-scale financial losses, regulatory fines and reputational damage. While...
January 16, 2025
Preventing Theft and Vandalism for Small Businesses
Theft and vandalism pose significant risks to small businesses across all industries. These incidents can lead to financial losses, property damage and operational disruptions. Given these potential consequences, business leaders must take steps to safeguard their organizations. Theft and vandalism can affect a small business’s finances and operations, so business leaders should take steps to...
April 2, 2024
Don’t Overlook These Small Business Risks
Half of small businesses have had at least one workplace injury in the last five years, says a recent survey on small business safety from Pie Insurance. The survey consisted of over 1,000 small business owners (of companies with 1-500 employees), and nearly one-third of these owners said that they wished they had known to put a higher...
May 23, 2023
4 Things Employers Should Know About the State of the Workforce
While inflation has slowed down in the last year, its record highs in 2022 — which peaked at 9.1% last summer — will have lasting effects on employers and employees alike. According to global employment website Monster, 81% of workers report that their current wage has not kept up with the rising cost of living and inflation...