Key Takeaways

Small business owners are facing rapidly rising healthcare costs and need creative strategies to stay competitive without breaking the bank.

Navigating healthcare options is more complex than ever, and understanding the system can make a major difference for both employers and employees.

According to a recent study from Aon , the average employer health insurance cost is expected to surpass $17,000 per employee in 2026, a 9.5% jump from 2025.

There’s no debate that healthcare costs are dramatically increasing. And yet, as small business owners , you and I need to provide some sort of healthcare benefit in order to remain competitive with our larger competitors so that we can attract and retain the best talent possible. How to do this? Here are five strategies.

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