Payroll

Three Payroll Mistakes to Avoid as an Employer

Watch out for these common payroll mishaps that will cost you! Paying employees properly can be difficult. Whether it is underpayment, overpayment, or payments that are delivered late, payment mistakes can cost you as an employer. The following are three of the most common payment mistakes that employers make that you should be watchful for. Not Staying Up to Date with Legislation Employment legislation laws change from time to...

Paying Employees Under the Table

And why you don’t want to do it. Handling your business’s finances can get confusing. Figuring out tax deductions, reporting employee’s income, keeping records and all of the other things you have to figure out when managing payroll can be a pain in the backside. Some businesses opt to avoid all of that by paying their employees under the table (or paying them off of the record) by giving...

Overtime Pay: What You May be Missing

Many employers (especially those just starting out) have a hard time seeing through the murky waters of overtime pay and how it should be addressed legally speaking. Many employers get tripped up by confusing work week hours with pay period hours. Overtime for non-exempt hourly employees needs to be calculated on a 7-day time period, regardless of how often your employees are paid. For example, if an employee who...

How Much Health Insurance Should A Small Business Offer?

These three questions will help you determine the right solution for your small business. Today, state and federal mandates exist regarding offering health insurance to employees. But how much health insurance is enough for a small business? After salaries, health insurance is one of the most expensive expenditures a small business has to make. It can be difficult calculating how much is enough and there is not a one-size-fits-all...

Out of State Employees and Reciprocal Agreements

What are reciprocal agreements and when do you need them? States have their own withholding requirements (unlike federal withholding which is the same for employers across the board), including for employees who work and live in different states. Some states require reciprocal agreements for such employees. What is a Reciprocal Agreement? A reciprocal agreement is an arrangement that exists when two states agree that an employee can work in...

Determining Payroll Scheduling

Should You Set the Date or Does Your State? Who determines when exactly payday will occur in a business? The answer varies. As a small business owner, should your business be using a specific payroll frequency/schedule? Should you opt for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly paydays? It can be difficult to determine which you should use but in some cases, the state in which you run your business may...

5 Ways Outsourcing and Automation Can Improve Your Business

Are You Prepared to Compete in the 21st Century? Efficiency and specialization are the names of the game in the 21st-century economy, and outsourcing and automation are two of the biggest driving forces behind this revolution. Is your company taking advantage of its biggest opportunities for improvement? Here are 5 outsourcing and automation methods most organizations could be benefiting from. 1. Customer support. Offering personal support is crucial — which...

The 3 Most Common HR Mistakes

And How to Avoid Committing Them Yourself Leading a professional team in a way that is conducive to productivity and legally compliant can be more challenging than it sounds. Here are three frequent pitfalls that you should keep in mind: #1: Not Documenting Performance of Existing Employees. Even in a small company where you know every employee personally, conducting formal performance reviews on a consistent basis is very important....

To Pay an Intern or Not to Pay?

That is the question many employers face. Interns are great options for small businesses that need extra help but do not have the funding to bring a full-time employee on staff. Should you pay your interns or not? Thanks to the Department of Labor (DOL), that question is now answered for you. Recently, the DOL announced tips that reverse their previous test to determine whether an intern or student...

How to Prepare When Switching Payroll Providers


Before you switch, keep these things in mind to prepare. There may come a time when you feel the need to switch payroll providers. Perhaps your current provider is missing the mark or maybe their company is dissolving. Regardless of why you switch, be sure you are completely prepared to make the transition as seamless as possible. Things to Consider When Switching Payroll providers range in price. Before diving...