Posts by Fred Langenfeld
Small Business Health Insurance: How to Choose What’s Right for You
Updated on Oct 1, 2026 Key Takeaways Offering health benefits is one of the most effective tools small businesses have…
How to Hire the Right Benefits Broker for Your Business
Not all brokers work the same way. This guide covers what to look for, what questions to ask before you…
Group Plans vs. CHOICE Arrangement (aka ICHRA): Why Group Coverage Is the Right Default, and When CHOICE Arrangement (aka ICHRA) Wins
Group plan or ICHRA? We break down how each model works, what the 2026 premium tax credit changes mean for…
Open Enrollment Checklist for Small Business Owners
Every step of open enrollment, in order, from benchmarking your plan 60-90 days out to reconciling elections and following up…
Healthcare Partnerships for Franchises: A 2026 Guide to Finding the Right Fit
Franchise networks face a real tension: owners need flexibility and cost control, while the business wants a consistent benefits experience.…
Group Health Insurance for Small Business: A Guide to Choosing the Right Plan
Key Takeaways Choosing the right group health insurance plan for your company is one of the most consequential decisions you…
How to Build the Right Benefits Package for Your Company
Key Takeaways When small and mid-sized businesses think about benefits, the instinct is often to start with what seems most…
5 Ways ICHRAs Strengthen PEO Partnerships
In today’s evolving benefits landscape, flexibility and cost control are no longer “nice-to-haves” for small and mid-sized businesses — they’re…
How Decisely Helps PEOs Deliver More for Small Business Clients
As the HR and benefits landscape evolves, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are under growing pressure to go beyond the basics…