Small Business
Small businesses are entering 2026 in a competitive talent market—one where employees expect more than a paycheck. They want support, flexibility, and benefits that make everyday life easier. The good…
Providing employee health benefits shouldn’t bankrupt your business. We’ll show you alternative employee benefits options that cost as little as $25/month that cover your employees and their families, making your…
Here are some ideas for small businesses (whether a franchise, a home-based or mostly online business) to hire and retain the best employees that will help take the business to the next level.
There are both advantages and disadvantages to traveling for work. When approached thoughtfully, work-related travel can do more than fulfill business objectives—it can actually reduce stress, spark learning, and provide…
Finding quality candidates is becoming increasingly challenging in today’s job market. With the unemployment rate at a low 3.4%—and continuing to decline—employers are facing stiffer competition for top talent than…
The term “war for talent” was coined by McKinsey’s Steven Hankin in 1997 and popularized by a book of the same name in 2001. It refers to the rise of…
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978. He is chairman of the influential Senate Finance Committee, a panel on which he has served for 26…
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) Senator Charles “Chuck” Ellis Schumer serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Conference, the number three position on the Democratic Leadership team, and in 2009,…
Anyone starting a new business this summer should be aware of their federal tax responsibilities. Here are the top seven things the IRS wants you to know if you plan…
The Alliance has worked closely with Members of Congress over the years to implement regulatory changes for the benefit of small businesses and self-employed individuals. This has been especially true…