As local small business owners know, running a small business means being part of a community. It’s the relationships you build and the customers you proudly serve that help your business grow and thrive. These individuals are part of your network, and this network is your competitive advantage.
Networks help businesses grow through referrals and reputation building. Would you send someone you knew to a business you didn’t support? Probably not.
A network is also helpful for business owners to solve problems more quickly. Brainstorming with like-minded community members boosts confidence in decisions. What if you had to hire a resource for each question you had? That’s neither efficient nor cost-effective, so having a trusted network can be a valuable resource.
What’s true about networks in business is also true when discussing employee benefits.
When choosing benefits for your employees, look beyond simple cost comparisons. What’s the true value you’re providing?
Benefits should offer employees access to:
- Competitively priced services
- Simple and clear guidance
- A variety of options to receive care
Delta Dental of Iowa provides employees with access to the largest dental network in the state. Receiving care from a network member benefits the employee through:
- Lower costs: negotiated rates reduce out-of-pocket expenses
- Convenience: more providers means easier access to an office for care
- Simplicity: network dentists submit claims directly to Delta Dental on the patient’s behalf and Delta Dental pays the dentist directly for their services
- Credibility: Delta Dental network members are properly credentialed
Employees can easily find in-network dentists near them using the Delta Dental of Iowa website; there’s no need to involve your HR representative to find care.
So, whether you’re talking about the network of local peers you depend on for growth and support, or the network of providers available through a Delta Dental of Iowa insurance plan, the power of a network is strong. Networks generate efficiencies that directly impact the bottom line, and that’s an important factor for small business owners when choosing employee benefit plans.
