time management « The Payroll Department

Could You Use an Extra 48 Hours Every Year?

Posted by Elaine on June 27, 2017

Want to know how to use up business-building time in your small business? Here’s a hint: The National Small Business Association estimates that more than 50% of American businesses spend AT LEAST 4 hours PER MONTH in payroll processing. That equals 48 hours PER YEAR – that means you lose one full week of productivity every year doing payroll. What’s that costing you??? (more…)

How Do You Know When it’s Time to Call the Experts In?

Posted by Elaine on September 29, 2015

Unfortunately, too many small business owners stubbornly decide that once the doors officially open on their new venture, they will try their best to do everything on their own. That means they interview, hire, train and fire employees, create and follow a business plan, develop marketing strategies, secure some type of community presence, find a way to work with all types of vendors, repair whatever is broken, order whatever supplies are needed… oh, and also take care of payroll while also staying abreast of any changes in business and payroll taxes. Whew. (more…)

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