Hiring Stalls, Health Costs Climb, AI Fills the Gap

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Small business optimism is stuck below average and hiring is the reason: 34% of owners can't fill open roles and most see few qualified applicants. Covers widening the hiring funnel, a ~10% 2026 health insurance renewal jump and alternatives, and how owners use AI to cover work they can't hire for.

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