The cost of health insurance remains the No. 1 problem among small-business owners. That’s according to a new Wells Fargo/National Federation of Independent Business survey.
It found about 59 percent of small firms (three to 199 employees) today offer a health plan, down from 68 percent in 2000.
Are you worried about health care coverage? What are you doing about it?

According to a new poll, most small businesses don’t have any health coverage for owners and employees. Discover Business Card’s survey says almost 77 percent of small business owners do not offer health insurance to their employees.
But 39% of small business owners also say the cost of health care makes it difficult for them to grow.
Many small business owners, like me, are covered another a spouse’s or significant other’s plan. According to the surve, 27% use this option.
But for those whose don’t have health benefits through another means, or for those who can’t afford to purchase a plan, …read more