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5 of the Biggest Payroll Mistakes that Small Business Owners Make

Have you ever read something and found yourself shaking your head in agreement through the entire piece? Well, when I saw a slide presentation from Accounting Today about the payroll errors commonly made by small business owners, I had to agree. I personally have been given these reasons for why some of my clients make the decision to outsource their payroll to The Payroll Department! These are costly mistakes when the IRS or other governmental agency gets involved – I know lots of people who will agree with that. Don’t be caught out! (more…)

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4 Benefits of Outsourcing for Your Small Business

As an entrepreneur, are you trying to do it all when it comes to running your small business? While you may think you’re the only one who can do the work efficiently, that’s not really the case. If you want your small business to grow, you need to learn how to let go and start delegating tasks that really aren’t your forte. However, some entrepreneurs don’t want to hire full- or part-time employees to take on these responsibilities. That’s when outsourcing makes a lot of sense. (more…)

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No-No’s for Nonprofits

Administration of payroll can be a daunting task with complex rules to follow and unpleasant penalties for not following those rules. But when you talk about payroll for a nonprofit organization, things can be even more complicated. There are some practices that are perfectly acceptable for a for-profit company but not for a nonprofit organization.   (more…)

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Know the Difference between Salary and Wage Duties

Are you a small business employer who has a hard time figuring out which employees can be paid a salary and which must be paid hourly? If so, you’re not alone. Many small business owners often have trouble making these determinations. But it’s important that you know the difference between exempt and non-exempt jobs, otherwise you may have to pay hefty fines due to misclassification of workers in the workplace. (more…)

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Pros and Cons of Hiring Contractors vs. Employees

More and more people are leaving their full-time jobs to become freelancers or independent contractors these days. In fact, experts predict that contractors will make up half of the full-time workforce by 2020. Consequently, more companies, including small businesses, are deciding to hire freelancers instead of full- or part-time employees. (more…)

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Average Pay Increases of 3% Expected in 2015

Financial experts are saying that pay increases in 2015 are likely to average about 3% – just about the same as average increases for the last two years. Inflation is currently running about 2.1% so that means the average employees are barely keeping ahead of inflation. (more…)

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10 Steps to Get your Payroll System Up and Running

Want to set up a payroll system but aren’t sure where to start?  The Small Business Association offers some advice in the form of 10 steps to set up a payroll system.  Check out an abbreviated summary of the recommended steps below or read the full article on the SBA website. (more…)

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Make Sure You Know What Can and What Can’t Be Deducted from an Employee’s Paycheck

Nearly all employees agree – they love getting that paycheck! So it’s good to know that Indiana has laws in place that protect workers’ rights to receive payment for work done. One area addressed by state law concerns what can and cannot be automatically deducted from a worker’s wages by the employer. (more…)

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Are You a Small Business Owner That Can Celebrate Holidays?

Employees look forward to holidays – so do employers, kind of. For employers, especially small business owners; holidays can create little glitches in their normal operations. While it is nice to have a day off, just like getting ready to go on vacation, the week before and the week after can create so many headaches that entrepreneurs sometimes would prefer to just skip the day. Isn’t that a sad statement? (more…)

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Small Business Giving Back to the Community

As a business owner myself, I think it’s important that entrepreneurs and small business owners not only work, live and play in their communities, but they also give back to their communities, too. Besides showing that your business is operated in a socially responsible manner, giving back can help you distinguish your company from your competitors. (more…)

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