Payroll terms can blur together. One important term you may have heard is “straight-time pay.” So what is straight-time pay?
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How to Start an LLC in Ohio: Step-by-step Guide to LLC Ownership in the Buckeye State
July 28, 2025More than one million limited liability companies (LLCs) have been formed in Ohio. You might be interested in the liability protection and pass-through taxation an LLC brings. Starting a business may sound daunting, but our guide on how to start an LLC in Ohio can help.
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Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide
July 23, 2025Failing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow.
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Everything You Need to Know About Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave in 2025
July 21, 2025Flu season. Cold season. Each has their moment to shine, and it’s often when the sun doesn’t. When an uninvited virus breaks out in your town, your employees will likely need to take sick time from work. If you’re a small business owner in Michigan, understand the Michigan paid sick leave law.
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Less Paperwork, More Productivity: Patriot Payroll Launches New Employee Self-Onboarding
July 16, 2025Canton, OH Patriot Software, a leading provider of accounting and payroll software in the U.S., announces a new value-added feature for all payroll customers—employee self-onboarding for new hires. Employee self-onboarding significantly cuts down on administrative burdens and offers businesses a swift and professional method to integrate new hire information into their payroll system. Many of […]
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Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit—Do You Qualify?
July 7, 2025Ready to invest in innovation within your business? If so, you could be eligible for a powerful incentive: the federal research and development (R&D) tax credit. The R&D tax credit is available to businesses that create or improve products, processes, software, or technologies.
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How to Start—and Get Funding—for Your Microbusiness
June 30, 2025Have you heard of a microbusiness? Even if you haven’t heard the term, you probably could list at least five microbusinesses off the top of your head. A microbusiness is a small business with fewer than 10 employees—think your local coffee shop, boutique, or food truck.
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HRA vs. HSA: Which Is Better to Offer Your Team?
June 23, 2025In 2023, health spending increased by 7.5%. Most workers in the United States, 96%, believe a job should offer health insurance. There are several health benefits you can provide, including HRAs and HSAs. What’s the difference between an HRA vs. HSA?
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How to Create a Profit and Loss Statement
June 16, 2025A profit and loss statement is one of the most important tools you have in your business to determine profitability. Do you know how to create a profit and loss statement?
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Should You Get Payroll Insurance?
June 11, 2025If you have employees, payroll might be your largest expense. You may consider getting certain types of payroll insurance to protect payroll-related operations and your business bottom line.
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