The annual open enrollment period began on November 1, 2026 and ends on January 15, 2027 for small business owners and self-employed individuals who access health insurance through the individual marketplace. Entrepreneurs and small business employees can make changes to their healthcare plans, re-enroll or renew their plans. Below are some key tips and best practices to keep in mind during open enrollment.

Open enrollment is the annual period when entrepreneurs and small business employees can make changes to their healthcare plans and renew individual coverage through healthcare.gov or their state’s marketplace. Open enrollment began on November 1 and ends on January 15 in most states. In order to help you navigate the many recent changes to the marketplace and healthcare policy, we have compiled a list of five things small business owners should know about this year’s open enrollment period. 

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) is now law, extending parts of the 2017 tax cuts while slashing over $1 trillion from programs like Medicaid and the ACA—vital to many small businesses—to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. Here’s what small business owners need to know.

The United States Congress recently passed sweeping budget legislation that makes deep cuts to Medicaid and fails to extend tax credits that make healthcare premiums through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces more affordable. Without these safeguards, many small business owners and their employees will see their healthcare costs increase, and some could even be left without healthcare coverage. Here is what you need to know.

So you’ve heard about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but what exactly does it mean for your small business? The answer may surprise you. Below you will find an overview of the provisions and investments in the IRA.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on numerous challenges for small employers, from supply chain disruptions to increased cyberattacks, which has forced them to rethink their marketing strategies to grow their online presence. This is why employee retention has become top of mind for small employers, who are also increasingly competing with larger companies for a highly-skilled workforce. We compiled find five key strategies to navigate the ongoing workforce shortage in order to help retain your workforce.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on numerous challenges for small employers, from supply chain disruptions to increased cyberattacks, which has forced them to rethink their marketing strategies to grow their online presence. This is why employee retention has become top of mind for small employers, who are also increasingly competing with larger companies for a highly-skilled workforce. We compiled find five key strategies to navigate the ongoing workforce shortage in order to help retain your workforce.

With COVID-19 restrictions easing around the country, small businesses are reopening their doors to the public and preparing for a busy season. Many business owners are looking for information about how to reopen safely to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace, and preparation is key for a smooth transition. Here are four ways you can help educate your employees as they return to the workplace.

We know many small business owners may have questions about what this means for their business’s own requirements, and what they need to do to keep their customers and employees safe. We’ve put together a preliminary list of reminders for businesses to take into account when considering your business strategy given the changes in COVID-19 guidance.