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Make Small Business Ownership More Predictable during the Unpredictable Days of Winter

Posted by Jessica on December 8, 2015

The sunny days of summer are now a distant memory, and we are entering the dark and cold days of winter. In addition to the shorter days, longer nights, and generally colder weather, winter also brings with it an increased unpredictability. More severe weather events occur in the winter than in any other season, including snow, ice, sleet, and extreme cold. We usually get some advanced warning of these kinds of events, but the predictions of severity often do not match the reality of what actually transpires. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employees, employers, inclement weather policy, Indiana, payroll provider, payroll service, small business, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Scheduling Practices May Be Affected by Proposed Legislation

Posted by Jessica on November 3, 2015

It’s no secret that small businesses and their daily practices can be quickly changed by changing laws. That is one reason that it is important for business owners to stay aware of changes and potential changes to relevant laws. Recently, legislation was proposed which would once again change the day-to-day operations of many businesses – this time in the area of employees’ schedules. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, changes to payroll, employee legislation, employee schedules, payroll provider, payroll service, Schedules that Work Act, The Payroll Department

Posted in: News, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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The Payroll Department Opens a New Office in Zionsville

Posted by Teresa Ray on October 27, 2015

It’s happening!

I am opening a new sales location for The Payroll Department in Zionsville!

As all of my clients already know, The Payroll Department recently completed a complete conversion to a new software that allows us to better serve them. It was a huge process and one that offers complete transparency and accessibility to our client employers and their employees.

While it has been a challenge to get every little detail in place, it was well worth every hour and every bit of effort. We now have more capabilities and options than ever before. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, business expansion, employees, employers, Indiana, new office, outsourcing payroll, payroll deductions, payroll provider, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department, Zionsville

Posted in: News, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Botched Payroll Makes For a Bad Day!

Posted by Jessica on October 20, 2015

You know you’re having a bad day when a mistake you made gets covered by the local newspaper. Not exactly the kind of publicity you want! As this article reports, the town of Windham, Connecticut, recently found themselves in the middle of a payroll mess that resulted from problems with a new accounting system. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, employees, employers, outsourcing payroll, payroll accuracy, payroll problems, payroll provider, payroll service, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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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…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, delegating work, outsourcing, payroll provider, payroll service, profit strategies, small business and payroll taxes, The Payroll Department, time management, Use your strengths

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Are Employee Achievement Awards Taxable or Not?

Posted by Ariane on July 7, 2015

Employees need to feel valued and appreciated by employers. When you give your employees achievement awards, celebrating specific milestones in safety or length of service, you’re recognizing their efforts, which, in turn, fosters your employees’ desire to excel in their jobs and continue working at your company. However, employers need to be careful in their award gift selections. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, employee awards, employees, Indiana, IRS rules on employee awards, payroll provider, small business and payroll taxes, taxes on employee awards, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Benefits and Health Care, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Bi-Weekly vs. Semi-Monthly Payroll

Posted by Elaine on April 14, 2015

To the casual bystander, these two options may appear to be “basically the same,” however, employers should know the difference and employees have to understand how they are paid to prevent any misunderstandings. (more…)

Tags: bi-weekly payroll, Brownsburg, payroll frequency, payroll provider, payroll service, payroll taxes, scheduling payroll, semi-monthly payroll, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes

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Oops! Is NOT What You Want to Hear When Dealing with Payroll

Posted by Jessica on February 10, 2015

“Oh, it was just an honest mistake!” How many times have you heard (or said) that phrase? It is often used to describe a small error that was done with no malice or ill will and even conveys a sense that there was no real harm done. And sometimes that is true. But sometimes even what seems like a small mistake or an error that was not made due to recklessness or spite can have far-reaching consequences, especially when it has to do with payroll. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, Brownsburg, payroll errors, payroll provider, payroll service, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Did Your 1099s Get Out on Time?

Posted by Elaine on February 3, 2015

Oh, those pesky deadlines. Doesn’t the government realize that you, as a small business owner or solopreneur, have a million things on your plate all the time? You know in your head that doesn’t matter, a workplace deadline for employee tax reporting has to be met. But… (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, payroll provider, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, small business and payroll taxes, tax laws for payroll, The Payroll Department

Posted in: IRS and Tax forms, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Taxes

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Know the Difference between Salary and Wage Duties

Posted by Ariane on January 27, 2015

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…)

Tags: Brownsburg, employee classification, employers, exempt employees, nonexempt employees, payroll provider, small business payroll, The Payroll Department, worker classification

Posted in: Churches and Non-Profit Employers, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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