Unhappy with your current payroll provider? Most business owners agree that running payroll is their most difficult business task. With payroll being such a complicated but necessary business function, it makes sense that you’d want a simple solution. But, isn’t switching payroll companies hard?
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August 25, 2022
How to Convert Salary to Hourly for Nonexempt Employees
Sometimes, being an employer feels like you’re doing nonstop math. And if you want to know how to convert salary to hourly rate for employees, it’s time to whip out those calculators.
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August 25, 2022
Keepin’ It in the Family: 10 Tips for Hiring Your Child
Do you daydream about working with family members? You may consider hiring your child if you’re a small business owner. That way, you can show them the ins and outs of your business and the importance of hard work. At the same time, you gain an extra set of hands to get tasks done (win-win-win!).
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August 25, 2022
Unlock the 7 Primary Advantages of Accounting Software in Your Business
As a busy business owner, you’re always looking for ways to save your time and money. And, you certainly don’t want to waste your precious time, energy, and hard-earned cash on accounting tasks. The solution? Accounting software.
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August 23, 2022
What Is IRS Form 1099?
Did you pay any vendors this year? There are many types of payments, ranging from rents to prizes and awards. And if you did pay a vendor, you might be required to file Form 1099-MISC. So, what is IRS Form 1099?
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August 23, 2022
Changing Accounting Software? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Making the Switch
As a small business owner, you already have enough on your plate. There’s no reason to hold on to accounting software that doesn’t meet your needs. Changing accounting software can make your business’s day-to-day run smoother than ever.
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August 22, 2022
Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time
Part of being an employer means running payroll. And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […]
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August 19, 2022
What Is the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?
Thanks to political campaigns and debates on immigration, you might have heard of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The Act is a big topic that politicians keep coming back to. But, what is the IRCA, and what does it mean for your business?
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August 19, 2022
What Is a Nonexempt Employee?
Worker classification is critical. After you’ve narrowed down whether a worker is an independent contractor vs. employee, you’re not done. You need to also figure out if an employee is nonexempt. What is a nonexempt employee?
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August 19, 2022
Pay Secrecy Policies: Are You Breaking the Law?
For many years, it was typical for employers to discourage discussions about pay in the workplace. And, many businesses had or have pay secrecy policies to prevent employees from talking about their compensation. Nowadays, pay transparency is on the rise to help combat gender inequality at work. In fact, 17% of private companies practice pay […]
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