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Each May, the nation celebrates Small Business Week and recognizes the contributions small businesses make to our economy and workforce. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and small businesses create nearly two out of three new jobs each year.

Being small can create big challenges in the business world, and having the financial ability, knowledge and resources to offer benefits to employees can be daunting. But the potential return on investment for small businesses that navigate the process is substantial.

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