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Tips Oct 18, 2023 26 min

NY Tech Week 2023 Schedule, Events, and Side Parties

NY Tech Week 2023 is an action-packed celebration of the innovation and creativity at the heart of the technological sector, featuring a roster full of diverse events spanning across the week from 16th to 22nd of October. The key theme lies within the confluence of technology, business growth, and human connection. This event will have activities such as investor breakfasts, founder workshops, pitch sessions, roundtable discussions, and more, with a focus on emerging fields like AI, fintech, healthcare tech, and climate change solutions.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Business Tips Sep 14, 2023 8 min

100+ Real Estate Taglines & Slogans To Attract Clients

In an industry flooded with competition, having a catchy real estate tagline can be a gamechanger for your firm. There are three primary reasons why catchy real estate taglines are impactful in the real estate industry: boosting brand awareness, communicating unique value propositions, and building trust.

By Mira Research Team
Business Tips Sep 14, 2023 8 min

Best Insurance Agency Name Ideas (Trustworthy, Catchy, Lead-Generating)

A catchy insurance agency name plays a crucial role by impacting brand perception, influencing recall and recognition, and aiding differentiation in a competitive environment. Creating a catchy insurance company name is a combination of understanding brand mission, cognizance of the target demographic, inclusion of key industry keywords, and ensuring legal compliance.

By Mira Research Team
Business Tips Sep 14, 2023 9 min

400+ Trendy & Easy to Remember Name Ideas for Clothing Boutique

Choosing the right unique clothing store name is crucial as it is the first impression your customers get, reflects your brand identity, and influences the kind of customers you attract. A catchword should be simple, easy to spell, easy to remember, define your offerings, and consider SEO. While brainstorming for catchy clothing boutique name ideas, focus on attributes that reflect your brand, look for inspiration from competition, identify the emotions you intend to excite in clientele, and don't pick anything too limiting. Be open to suggestions and feedback from different people.

By Mira Research Team
Health Insurance Jan 1, 2024 7 min

Health Insurance Alternatives For Small Business - 2024 Guide

Instead of traditional health insurance plans, small businesses can choose alternatives such as self-funded insurance, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), group health insurance captives, or using Mira to reduce costs while ensuring adequate healthcare coverage for employees. A combination of Mira and HRA can solve for both flexibility and lower healthcare costs for both employers and employees.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Health Insurance Jul 10, 2023 6 min

Can Part-Time Employees and Contractors Be Included in Group Health Insurance Plans?

Part-time employees and contractors eligibility for group health insurance plans depends on the size of the business, insurance company policies, and legal requirements. Such insurance provision can attract and retain employees for employers and provide affordable healthcare access for part-time employees and contractors. However, this can result in increased financial burdens and administrative complexities for employers and limited plan options for employees.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Health Insurance Jul 7, 2023 9 min

ICHRA vs. QSEHRA: Understand Health Reimbursement Accounts

Health Reimbursement Arrangements including the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) and Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRA) provide healthcare reimbursement options for businesses. ICHRAs are flexible, scalable, easy to administer, and available to businesses of any size but may lead to higher costs for some employees. QSEHRAs are less flexible, have caps on reimbursement amounts and only available to small businesses with less than 50 employees but are more predictable in cost management for both employers and employees.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Health Insurance Apr 22, 2024 6 min

Taxable or Not: Employer-sponsored Health Insurance

Offering health insurance to employees brings several tax implications for businesses. Health insurance premiums are tax-deductible, reducing the overall tax burden for businesses. Small businesses can also receive tax credits through the Affordable Care Act. For employees, health insurance premiums are exempt from federal income and payroll taxes, and their medical expenses are tax-deductible under certain conditions. The Affordable Care Act mandates that larger employers provide health coverage to their employees, reducing the taxable income of the employees. Providing health insurance encourages accessible healthcare among employees and reduces the financial burden of high medical costs.

By Blanche Palasi
Employer Aug 23, 2022 7 min

Why Should I Offer Healthcare Benefits as an Employer?

Employer-sponsored health coverage is essential for recruiting and retaining a company’s employees. An excellent benefits package that includes health coverage is extremely important for employee retention because it shows employees that their work is invested in their overall health and future. Additionally, a great benefits package means reduced healthcare costs for the workplace and can attract talent.

By Kendra Bean
Employer Apr 13, 2022 8 min

Why Are My Employees Calling Out Sick?

Coming into the workplace when you are sick, injured, or otherwise unwell is called presenteeism. Presenteeism is the number one cause of loss of productivity in the workplace. In fact, the cost of presenteeism is estimated to be 150 billion dollars per year in the United States - a value far higher than the cost of absenteeism.

By Dvora Kluwgant, MD
Employer Aug 23, 2022 8 min

Why Do Employees Pass Over Healthcare Offerings?

If your employees are choosing to opt-out on your group plan, it may be for various reasons, including cost, benefit preferences, and the provider network offered. Around 46 percent of Americans stated that it was a deciding factor when accepting the offer to their current position.

By Talor Bianchini
Health Insurance Jan 1, 2024 7 min

5 Best Health Insurance Options for Part-Time Employees in 2024

The best health insurance options for part-time employees include HRAs, Concierge Medicine, and Care Memberships.

By Ashley Brooks