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How Small Businesses Grow Stronger with Local PEO Support
Small businesses are the backbone of Upstate New York, and KEENA PEO Services is proud to support the employers who keep our communities growing. From our home in Glens Falls, we help businesses simplify HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance so they can stay focused on their people and their future. Today, we serve 120+ clients across 31 cities and 6 counties, with more than 90% located in Upstate New York.
3 WAYS SMALL BUSINESSES
BENEFIT FROM USING A PEO
They are 50% Less Likely to Go Out of Business
Companies that work with a PEO are 50% less likely to go out of business each year compared to similar businesses that don’t. Even when times get tough, PEO clients are more stable and better positioned to thrive long term. (Source: NAPEO, 2025).
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They Grow Twice as Fast
Businesses that partner with a PEO grow their workforce more than twice as fast as those that don’t. From January 2023 to January 2024, PEO clients saw an average employee growth rate of 4.3%, compared to just 1.9% for similar businesses nationwide. (Source: NAPEO, 2025).
Their Employee Turnover is 12% Lower
Businesses that use a PEO experience 12% lower employee turnover than those that don’t. With better benefits, professional HR support, and a stronger workplace culture, PEO clients hold onto top talent and spend less time and money replacing employees. (Source: NAPEO, 2025).
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3 WAYS PEOS HELP EMPLOYEES
OF SMALL BUSINESSES
Access to Big Business Benefits
With a PEO, small business employees can enjoy the kinds of benefits typically reserved for Fortune 500 companies—health insurance, dental and vision care, life insurance, retirement plans, job counseling, adoption assistance, education benefits, and even pet insurance.
Stronger Retirement Savings Participation
Employees at businesses that use a PEO are far more likely to have access to a retirement plan. Whether your company has 5 or 50 employees, PEO clients consistently see much higher participation rates compared to businesses that go it alone—helping more workers plan for their future.
A Better Employee Experience
Employees at PEO-supported businesses get real help when they need it. Whether it’s understanding benefits to navigating workplace policies, with our HR experts on their side, they will never be left guessing.
All-in-One PEO Solutions Include
“As a small business owner, I’ve always felt it is important to know which experts to hire for the aspects of the job that you don’t know as well. Keena has always been my “expert-of-choice” for my payroll needs, and I recommend them highly!”
Connie Brooks – Owner
Battenkill Books, LLC