When it comes to running payroll, you know there’s a whole process that goes into it. You need to determine your employees’ hours worked, do some calculations, and give out wages. And, you must give yourself ample time to ensure employees receive said wages on payday. So, how long does payroll take to process?
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
As Patriot's Content Manager, Rachel creates engaging and informative content aimed to help business owners understand complex accounting and payroll topics.
How to Prorate Salary in 4 Steps
Hiring salaried employees can eliminate some of the guesswork out of wage calculations. Typically, an employee earning a salary receives the same amount each pay period. But, what happens when an employee takes an unpaid day of work? In these situations, you must know how to prorate salary.
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How to Change Your Business Structure
The business entity you chose when starting your business might not be appropriate when you add on a partner, hire additional employees, or introduce new offerings. Learn how to change your business structure to adapt your small company.
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How to Create a Business Budget: From Planning to Profit
People are budgeting more than ever, 86% of Americans, to be exact. And they’re budgeting for a good reason. Eighty-five percent of people said budgeting helped them get out or stay out of debt. Whether you’re a budgeter in your personal life or not, one thing’s for certain: Budgeting for your business is a must.
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You Paid an Employee Too Much. Here’s How to Correct a Payroll Overpayment
So, you ran payroll and noticed a big oops. You overpaid an employee. What can you do? You can start by learning how to correct a payroll overpayment.
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Ready to Beef up Your Benefits Package? Here’s How to Set up a 401(k) for Your Business
Want to claim 401(k) tax credits worth up to $16,500? Ready to attract and retain employees with a better benefits package that lets them save for retirement? If so, you might be interested in starting a 401(k). But to do that, you need to know how to set up a 401(k) in your small business.
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What You Need to Know About a Conflict of Interest in the Workplace
Many different issues can come up in business. At some point, there might be a conflict of interest in the workplace. To ensure business operations run smoothly, you have to take action and do what’s best for your company.
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How to Start a Loyalty Program for Small Business
Small business owners continue developing new ways to attract and keep customers. To encourage loyalty, some companies create programs designed to reward frequent customers.
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How to Manage Payroll for Small Businesses Owners: Complete Guide
There’s nothing like starting your own small business. Being your own boss means you choose how to run things, and it lets you see your ideas come to life. But, you have a million and one things on your plate. You might decide to hire new employees to streamline business operations. When you become an […]
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How to File Employee Taxes (Federal Income, Social Security, & More)
You’re part business owner, part marketer, and part … payroll tax filing extraordinaire. And being a payroll tax filing extraordinaire requires that you know how to file employee taxes.
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