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What is Workers’ Comp and Do I Need It?

Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides ill or injured employees with compensation in exchange for the right to sue their employer.

The 15 Best Tools to Run Your Small Business Better

The best tools help in key areas tasks & project management, Collaboration, meetings, marketing, communication, accounting & taxes, hiring & payroll.

7 Biggest Payroll Mistakes that Hurt a Small Business and How to Avoid Them

Avoid the 7 biggest payroll mistakes small business owners make. 1) Misclassifying employees • 2) Processing payroll late • 3) Missing tax deadlines...

Top Tips for Choosing a Payroll System

4 factors of choosing a payroll system: 1) Cost • 2) Ease of use • 3) Compliance • 4) Responsiveness. Follow these top tips to chose the right payroll system.

15 Ways Small Businesses Can Attract New Employees

Try these 15 strategies to attract new employees: 1) Consider employees family • 2) Offer what bigger companies don't • 3) Be flexible and realistic • 4)

New Employee Onboarding Guide

How to onboard a new employee in 6 steps. This guide breaks down the purpose of employee onboarding, the benefits of onboarding, and its effect on turnover

Updated COVID EIDL Program: What Small Businesses Need to Know

The SBA announced revisions to the COVID EIDL program September 9, 2021. Changes include a $2M loan cap, 30-day exclusivity window for loans under $500K...

How to File a New Hire Report with the State

Report a new hire to your state by submitting: Employee name, address, social security number, date of hire & employer name, address & FEIN.

What is an Employee vs. an Independent Contractor?

An independent contractor operates as an independent business that you invoice and is responsible for individual and employer taxes.

How to Classify Employees as Exempt vs. Non-Exempt

Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, but exempt employees are not under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Status is determined by wages and compliance tests.

How to Fill Job Openings with Text-to-Apply

Fill your job openings by simplifying the application process, meeting candidates where they already are, and creating a better experience than your competitors.

Symply Launches a Free Employee Onboarding Tool for Small Businesses

Symply Software, Inc. announces a free employee onboarding tool for U.S. business owners. The tool includes self-service onboarding, digital Forms I9 & W4.

What Is a QSEHRA and How does it Work?

QSEHRA or Small Business HRA allows businesses with less than 50 employees to reimburse healthcare expenses. There are tax benefits for the employer and employee.

How to Calculate Year-End Bonuses

Most year-end bonuses are calculated based on sales earned, or departmental goals. There are also taxes to consider. Taxation is based on the aggregate or percentage method.

How an Owner’s Draw Stacks up Against a Salary (As an S-corp)

An owner's draw allows you to be more flexible with your wages and when you receive compensation. A salary will provide predictable income and require less planning.

Mileage Reimbursement: How Does It Work?

The standard mileage reimbursement rate for 2021 is .56 cents per mile. Mileage reimbursement rates, laws, benefits, and how to track and pay employees.

Employ Remote Workers? Here’s How to Manage Payroll and Taxes

If you have remote employees here's what you need to know about their payroll and taxes.

How to Calculate Overtime

Overtime is calculated by hourly pay rate x 1.5 x overtime hours worked. The total pay calculation is (regular rate x hours worked) + (regular rate x 1.5 x overtime hours worked).

Best Password Managers for Business

These are the best password managers to use for your small business.

5 Steps to Sell a Small Business

Here are five critical steps you need to take if you want to sell your small business.

How to Plan for Wage Increases in 2022

Don't let wage increases impact your good employees. Here's how to manage wage increases.

How Small Businesses can Brave Supply Chain Disruptions

Here's what you can do to make sure your small business can run smoothly even with the disruptions in our global supply chain.

How to Switch Payroll Providers

Download our guide "How to Switch Payroll Providers"

Onboarding Checklist

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Small Business Hiring Guide

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