Medicare and Medicaid
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Workers Fear Lost Benefits
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Advice for Science Start-ups
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Industries In Transition
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Obesity Whets VC Appetites
VCs back businesses with a little junk in the trunk. Read story
Whatever It Takes
Managed care, the human version, at Senior Whole Health. Read story
Critical Care
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What Will It Cost Me to Hire an Independent Contractor as an Employee?
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Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA)
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The 2008 Inc. 500|5000: More Growth, Incredible Variety, and a Reflection of the Times, inc5000 Article - Inc. Article
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A Prescription for Success
As CEO of MemberHealth, this year’s No. 1 on the Inc. 500, Charles Halberg has managed phenomenal growth of over 20,000% in 2007. Seeing the opportu... Read story
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 story
Inc. 500
A view from the top of the entrepreneurial economy. Read story
Tax Issues for Minnesota Start-Ups
Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your busin... Read story
How I Did It: Charles Hallberg, Founder and CEO, MemberHealth
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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 story
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 story
Almost a Tax Plan
The budget deficit is deadly serious. Tax reform should be too. Read story
House Calls
Can Buddy Systems Inc. convince doctors, insurers, and patients to accept its new home monitoring device? Read story
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 story
What It Takes to Survive a Recession
Find out how well-positioned entrepreneurs plan to ride out tough times. Read story
Tax Withholding
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Health Care Stocks: "90% Confusion And 10% Opportunity"
Choosing the right health care stocks; Read story
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 story
Smart Bonus Strategies
Some tips and advice on how and when business owners should give themselves bonuses. Read story
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 story
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 story
Help Wanted
How small companies can lower their health-care costs. Read story
I just hired my first employee. What are my federal tax responsibilities as an employer?
Law & Taxation mentor Barbara Weltman responds: You have to follow certain steps to avoid getting into trouble with the IRS. <... Read story
Executors FAQ
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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
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Deja Vu All Over Again
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Consumer Spending Improves 0.8 Percent in July
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Painful Cures
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Coverage, but at What Price?
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