The Ignition Blog

Straight talk on benefits, costs, and what your broker isn't telling you.
Filter By
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
products
Comparisons

5 Best TriNet Alternatives in 2026

Looking for a TriNet alternative? Compare top PEOs and HR platforms by pricing, flexibility, and benefits to find the best fit for your team.

products
Comparisons

7 Best Gusto Alternatives for Startups & SMBs in 2026

Looking for a Gusto alternative? Compare top payroll, HR, and benefits platforms for startups. See pricing, pros, and which option fits your team best.

products
Comparisons

Best Justworks Alternatives for Startups & SMBs in 2026

Looking for a Justworks alternative? Compare top PEOs and benefits platforms for startups. See pricing, pros, and which option fits your team best.

No items found.

What Decades in Healthcare Taught Me, And Why I'm Using It Differently Now

Most benefits brokers will tell you they work for you, and technically, that's true.

products
Health insurance
products
PEO

8 Best PEOs for Health Insurance in 2026 (Reviewed & Compared)

Looking for the best PEO for health insurance? Compare top providers on coverage, cost, and transparency, and see what your carrier isn't telling you.

products
PEO
products
Comparisons

Best 4 Alternatives to PEOs for Your Business

Not every company needs a PEO. See the top 4 alternatives ranked by fit and savings potential, and find out what founders are switching to instead.

products
Comparisons
products
PEO

8 Best PEOs for Startups in 2026 (Reviewed & Compared)

Comparing the best PEO for startups in 2026? See how top options stack up, and find out when a PEO stops making financial sense for your company.

products
Our story

I Got Robbed in Broad Daylight. I Was Too Busy Building a Company to Notice.

Every year for five years, I got robbed. Not by some shadowy entity or fine print I missed at 2am.