New businesses, new to Florida businesses, and existing businesses will be competing on multiple fronts. Prior to Hurricane Ian, it was reported that construction costs has seen double-digit increases in 2022 (read more here). Unfortunately, this isn’t the only hurdle facing the construction trades. Labor shortages in the construction industry aren’t anything new, however, after…
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Important hurricane relief information for business owners and those impacted by Ian. We hope all of you and your families are safe. Hurricane Ian left behind mass destruction and loss of life. As emergency operations turn to clean-up efforts and the rebuilding begins, there will be many questions. We included information below that will be…
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PEO and Small Business Experts Experience working for you. Bridgely Key Options has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of the PEO industry. Experience is something that can only be earned over time and we have put in the time. Whether you are an insurance agent curious about PEO sales opportunities or a…
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Great news for the construction industry A few weeks ago, Florida formally approved the workers compensation insurance rates presented by NCCI for 2022. This confirms another rate decrease for workers’ compensation insurance, especially for several construction-related classifications. Here are just a few: -1.14%, 5022 – Masonry NOC = $8.68 -20.95%, 5037 – Painting; Metal Structures,…
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https://youtu.be/hrXfOTvMb0E PEO’s are Professional Employer Organizations. As a professional employer, PEO’s partner with businesses to help them in many ways. The pandemic shined a light on how helpful it was to have this business relationship in place. Hear from some business owners themselves tell their story of how a PEO not only helped them survive…
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For agents who don’t have a PEO relationship yet, getting started with a PEO partner or obtaining a quote could be time-consuming if they had to call all the various PEO’s to learn their risk appetite, underwriting procedures, pricing model, and more. Fortunately, there is a better solution. Learn what that solution is here.
https://youtu.be/zcUNKmef8B8 When it comes to all the payroll regulations, unemployment challenges employers face, health insurance desires, workers’ compensation coverage requirements, new hire reporting, and more, small business owners can be come side tracked, loose focus, and just sputter along. When that same business uses a PEO, the business owner will benefit by shifting all those…
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Workers compensation insurance, also known as work comp or workers comp, is a form of insurance for businesses to cover injury related expenses on the job for employees as well as wage replacement for injured workers while they recover. Although this is an over simplified description of what workers compensation is, it should be a…
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Memes are a great way to relay a message in fun way. They can shortcut a complex message into something short and sweet. This short video meme is just that… Small Businesses without a PEO feel stressed, worried about complex changing governmental regulations, payroll burdens, insurance woes, and more. When small businesses use a PEO…
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Workers compensation rates dropped in Florida for 2021. If you are waiting to renew your policy until later in the year, you are burning money! You could be saving this money and possibly more by using a PEO for all your employer needs which includes workers compensation. PEO’s offer workers compensation, payroll, group health, supplemental…
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