What Small Business Owners Should Know About Benefits for 2027
By Will Gilbert | October 8, 2026
Small business owners planning for 2027 face a delicate balancing act: controlling costs while offering benefits that attract and retain employees. Decisions made this fall regarding health coverage and retirement plans can impact both business budgets and workers' financial security.
However, employers might be missing out on options—and potential tax savings—that could make providing benefits more affordable. On October 8, Leah Brite, Head of Benefits Marketing at Gusto, discussed these topics and offered insights into:
- Alternatives to traditional group health coverage
- The role of retirement benefits in employee retention
- Tax credits available to businesses that implement retirement plans
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