Urbana (Guest post by Tim Guenther.) Designing and implementing a benefits package can be difficult and costly for startups. Let's face it, most startups are willing to take on something that’s difficult, but being costly is something we can't all do. Most large businesses offer benefits such as health, life, and disability insurance plus other perks like 401K matching contributions and paid time off. These are benefits you can count on – after all, they are in writing (just like most startups, right?). There is a feeling of comfort that comes with acquiring these benefits. They are easy to attach value to, and many of them are a necessity for living a happy, healthy life. But if your startup can't offer these benefits does that mean your benefits don't exist? Here's why I … read more