Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. The numbers don’t lie: 99.9% of American businesses are small businesses, and almost half (46.8%) of US employees work for small businesses. But what makes a small business small? Read on to learn how many employees a small business has and why qualifying as a small […]
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What You Need to Know About Rehiring Former Employees
October 11, 2022Sometimes, you lose great employees. An employee could accept a new job offer, retire, be laid off, or move away. Whatever the case may be, there might come a time when you consider rehiring former employees.
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What Is Form SS-8? Guide for Small Businesses
October 10, 2022As a business owner, you might hire workers to help streamline your business processes. When you bring someone on board, one of your responsibilities is to decide whether they are an independent contractor or employee. If you have trouble with this determination, you can file Form SS-8. What is Form SS-8?
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What California AB 5 Means for the Gig Economy and Beyond
October 10, 2022In 2018, California came up with the ABC test to determine whether an employer could classify a worker as an independent contractor. And in September 2019, the court approved the new California AB 5 (Assembly Bill No. 5) to push the ABC test’s effects into motion.
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Can a Sole Proprietor Have Employees?
October 4, 2022Many people picture sole proprietorships as tiny, single-person businesses. The owner is tucked away in a little home office, working long, odd hours to keep their business going.
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How Small Businesses Can Fight Payroll Fraud Schemes
September 30, 2022Fraudulent activity can be difficult to detect. But the longer fraudulent activity continues, the more financial fallout it causes for the business.
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What Is Form SS-4? Applying for an EIN for Your Business
September 30, 2022Some businesses are required to have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). FEINs, or EINs, are used by employers and other businesses for tax filing and reporting purposes. FEINs work similarly to Social Security numbers. When you include your business’s unique nine-digit number on documents, the IRS can easily identify your company. One way to […]
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Understanding and Implementing Employee Termination Procedures
September 30, 2022When an employee leaves your business, there are certain payroll and HR tasks you must do. It doesn’t matter if the employee is voluntarily or forcibly terminated. Employee termination procedures guarantee that your business remains in compliance with federal and state laws.
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Should You Use an Employee Time Clock?
September 20, 2022Managing employee hours worked comes with the territory of running payroll. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you must use a timekeeping method and retain records for your nonexempt employees. Do you know how to track employee hours? One way you can track hours is through an employee time clock.
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Clarifying Temporary vs. Seasonal Employees Once and for All
September 13, 2022As an employer, bringing in reinforcements at your small business is sometimes necessary. To keep up with customer demands during peak seasons, you might need to hire additional employees, such as seasonal or temporary workers.
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