Jena Glover

Jena creates informative and useful content for Patriot's marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2021.

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Let’s Get Down to Brass Tacks. How Does Accounting Software Work?

The fact is, business owners should know a little about accounting. And yes, hiring an accounting professional is a tremendous help. But, what about the day-to-day cash flow of your business? What about invoicing, bill payments, data entry, and other accounting tasks? That’s where accounting software can help. So, how does accounting software work?

How to Apply for an SBA Loan [7 Steps]

By Jena Glover

Whether you’re opening the doors to your business or 20 years into the swing of things, you may be considering a loan. One option is a loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA) if you have a small business. But, what is an SBA loan? And, how do you complete an SBA loan application? Let’s […]

What is the Gig Economy, and Who are Gig Workers?

By Jena Glover

Do you have freelancers or contractors working for you? Is your labor force full of short-term contracts? You might be working in a gig economy with gig workers. If so, you need to know the laws for hiring gig workers. Keep reading to learn more about the gig economy.

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FMLA vs. PFL: Different Types of Leave for Your Employees

By Jena Glover

When an employee needs to take time off, you may start asking what you need to do as an employer. What are the different types of leave? Do you need to offer FMLA leave? What about PFL? With so many different laws (and acronyms!) about family leave, your role as the employer can be confusing. […]

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Just How Much Does an Employer Pay in Payroll Taxes?

By Jena Glover

You know that paying someone comes at a cost. In addition to giving employees their paychecks, you also have the cost of payroll taxes. So, how much does an employer pay in payroll taxes? Keep reading to learn more about the employer cost of payroll taxes.

Is Health Insurance Pre-tax on Payroll? The Answer You Need to Know

By Jena Glover

Creating an employee benefits package can help attract and retain talent. But providing health insurance benefits to your employees can leave you with questions. If employees contribute to their premiums, you have to know how to deduct the cost from their gross pay. Is health insurance pre-tax on payroll?

Supplemental Tax Rates by State and When to Use Them

By Jena Glover

What happens when you pay employee commissions or bonuses? You may need to use a supplemental flat tax rate for federal and state income taxes. Not all states require supplemental tax rates. So, take a look at the supplemental tax rates by state to see if your state does.

Assets vs. Liabilities: The Complete Breakdown

By Jena Glover

If you’re like many business owners, you know that you have to handle certain tasks, like purchasing items, taking on debt, or putting your own money into your business, to get your venture up and running. And when your company processes any type of transaction, whether it’s debt, purchases, etc., you have to record it […]

How to Calculate Payroll by Hand

By Jena Glover

When you have employees, payroll is one of your most important tasks. Because payroll is oh-so-important, you need to know how to calculate payroll. That includes knowing how to calculate taxes and other deductions accurately. Read on to learn more about how to calculate payroll by hand.

How to Offer Employer-provided Housing to Employees

By Jena Glover

Paying for your employees’ housing? It’s one of many perks you may look at when looking for ways to attract, hire, or retain employees. On your list of potential benefits are probably things like health insurance, retirement plans, and work-from-home opportunities. Although not as common, employer-provided housing is another option to mull over. Get the […]