Small-Business Owners Think Outside the Box o Health Care
Small-business owners think outside the box on health care
As health care costs soar, small-business owners are getting creative about the benefits they offer, with some finding success with wellness programs, on-site care and other efforts. "What we're trying to do is think outside the box," said barbershop owner Amy Tanksley, who notes that "traditional group health-care plans don't work for us financially." Tanksley offers employees consultations with an insurance professional about individual options. The Tennessean (Nashville) (6/5)
More entrepreneurs find funding online
In April, entrepreneurs raised about $575,000 through peer-to-peer loans on Prosper.com, a 19% increase from March. Meanwhile, at rival LendingClub.com, small-business loans are expected to rise 80% for all of 2011, proving that entrepreneurs are increasingly relying on peer-to-peer networks while bank credit remains tight. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/In Charge blog (5/31)
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