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Workers Fear Lost Benefits
The economic crisis has older employees worrying about retirement, a survey finds. Read more
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Open Communications
CEO suggests regular meetings with lending institutions to keep apace with the bank's portfolio. Read more
Obit: Medicare Review Cuts Hospice's Lifeline
When Hartline Hospice Inc. was erroneously accused of fraud, a freeze in Medicare reimbursements, coupled with paperwork errors, drove the company into bankr... Read more
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are health insurance programs sponsored by the federal government that cover medical expenses for elderly, disabled, and low-income ... Read more
Choosing between a Corporation and an LLC
Let's assume that you've read all of Nolo's Legal Encyclopedia material on Read more
Aging Gracefully
What would happen if we raised the mandatory retirement age? The Washington Post's Robert Samuelson, who has argued the mandatory age should rise, asks in... Read more
Advice for Science Start-ups
Dec. 5, 2006 -- The National Venture Capital Association will be co-hosting a workshop for life science start-ups in Menlo Park, Calif., ... Read more
IRS Extends Deadlines for Hurricane Victims
The IRS has extended filing deadlines for victims ... Read more
Whatever It Takes
Managed care, the human version, at Senior Whole Health. Read more
Industries In Transition
With the public increasingly clamoring for medical-costs cuts, the best prescription for continued fiscal growth is low-tech, low-ticket products. Read more
Obesity Whets VC Appetites
VCs back businesses with a little junk in the trunk. Read more
Self-Employment
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Critical Care
A close-up look at how a small rural hospital is being brought back from the brink of ruin. Read more
What Will It Cost Me to Hire an Independent Contractor as an Employee?
Q: Currently I use independent contractors in my business. What is the additional cost of making them my employees? A:Read more
A Prescription for Success
As CEO of MemberHealth, this year's No. 1 on the Inc. 500, Charles Hallberg has managed phenomenal growth of over 20,000% in 2007. Seeing the opportunity ... Watch video
Big Business Eyes EMR Industry
Corporations, such as Dell and GE, partner with small business pioneers to have a stake in the electronic medical records industry. Read more
How to Reduce Your Small Business Tax Bill
A look at helpful year-end tax tips, advice on making smart elections, and good tax resources for the small business owner. Read more
How I Did It: Charles Hallberg, Founder and CEO, MemberHealth
As told to Bobbie Gossage Industry: Health 2007 Inc. 500 Ranking: Read more
Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA)
The Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA) of 1954 is a tax law that requires the owners of small businesses—such as S corporations, partnerships,... Read more
Tax Issues for Minnesota Start-Ups
Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your busin... Read more
When Entrepreneurship Hurts Health Care
McAllen, Texas, and El Paso have a lot in common. Both are poor, both are 80 percent Hispanic, and both metropolitan areas are home to just over 700,000 p... Read more
MSAs a Sweet Deal
If an IRA looked attractive before, the deal that was recently wrapped up into the Medicare prescription benefit bill passed by Congress at the end of las... Read more
Small Business Not Left Out of Health-Care Reform
With the possible adoption of a national exchange program comes the benefits of buying in bulk. Read more
An Investors Guide to This Year's Inc. 500
Which companies on the 2007 list are poised to hit it big? The money guys weigh in. Read more
What It Takes to Survive a Recession
Find out how well-positioned entrepreneurs plan to ride out tough times. Read more
Almost a Tax Plan
The budget deficit is deadly serious. Tax reform should be too. Read more
How to Fix Health Care
Inc. 500 CEO John Baackes of Senior Whole Health has the answer to fixing the broken health care system. Read more
House Calls
Can Buddy Systems Inc. convince doctors, insurers, and patients to accept its new home monitoring device? Read more
Tax Withholding
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Health Care Stocks: "90% Confusion And 10% Opportunity"
Choosing the right health care stocks; Read more
Staffing: Independent Contractors
Contracting out work to independent contractors is another staffing option to consider, due to the many tax and non-tax benefits involved. However, the di... Read more
Should You Pay for Premium Tech Support?
What are the benefits and risks of having a contract for third-party tech support and what small businesses should expect to pay. Read more
A 401(k) for Health Care Costs
Finally, a way to trim health insurance costs without sticking it to your employees: health savings accounts. Read more
Health Care Reform Promises More Paperwork
Congress on Thursday approved the Reconciliation Bill wrapping up health care legislation. Here's what it means for you. Read more
Smart Bonus Strategies
Some tips and advice on how and when business owners should give themselves bonuses. Read more
Cost-Lowering Healthcare Deadlines Loom
August 16, 2005 --Employers face two approaching deadlines created by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 that could mitigate their cos... Read more
Help Wanted
How small companies can lower their health-care costs. Read more
30 Years of No. 1 Companies
For 30 years, Inc. magazine has highlighted the fastest-growing private companies across all industries and sectors of the economy, from technology ... View slideshow
PRACTICAL CASH-SAVING IDEAS FROM INC. READERS
$To increase sales revenues, Salem Industries Inc. pays a commission to anyone in the company -- from the janitor to the general manager -- who makes a sa... Read more
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