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If Outsourcing Your Payroll Processing Doesn’t Leave You Feeling Warm All Over …

There isn’t one small business owner who needs anything that adds frustrations to their day. Here at The Payroll Department we know that for a fact because we hear about it all the time – especially when we get a call from a business owner who wants to transfer their payroll processing from a national firm to The Payroll Department. (more…)

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll

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How to Increase Productivity as a Small Business Owner

Small business owners are one of the hardest working groups of people everywhere across the world. Some are more successful than others, but it’s usually not because of a lack of trying. Productivity is key to success for entrepreneurs – there’s always so much to do! John Maxwell says, “The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda.” He’s not alone in his view. What is it that you can do every day that will set your path and direct your energy to success? (more…)

Posted in: Bookkeeping and Accounting, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Common Myths about Outsourcing Payroll, Part 3

We’re Still Not Done with Myths about Payroll Outsourcing

As a small business owner, your employees’ financial stability is basically in your hands. They depend on you to process payroll in a timely and accurate manner each pay period. Otherwise, your employees can’t meet their financial obligations, such as mortgage or rent payments, car loans, or household bills. (more…)

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Common Myths about Outsourcing Payroll, Part 2

3 More Myths Small Business Owners May Believe

Last month, The Payroll Department explored three common myths about outsourcing payroll that entrepreneurs may have:

  • Myth #1: In-house payroll processing saves time and money – and is error-free.
  • Myth #2: Payroll outsourcing is too expensive.
  • Myth #3: Outsourcing payroll means I lose control over my payroll

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

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How Much Can Your Business Afford to Pay You?

Every small business owner inevitability wants to know the answer to: How much should I pay myself? After all, it’s one of the reasons you went into business in the first place – to earn money. Unfortunately, there aren’t any set guidelines that outline when and how much you should be paid. (more…)

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Civil Penalties for DOL Violations Increase January, 2017

In so many of our blogs we go on about the expense to small business owners when they don’t comply with reporting and deposit regulations when it comes to taxes and governmental reports and filings. It’s not because we want to scare you. It’s because we want you to see how quickly these penalties and interest can add up for one mistake – even if it is an inadvertent mistake. (more…)

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

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New Employer Legislation on Health Benefits and Reimbursement

As a firm who works closely with small business owners, The Payroll Department hears that although many small business cannot afford to provide health insurance benefits to employees, many do want to help. For those owners who want to provide a benefit without it being health insurance coverage, legislation is coming that you need to know about. (more…)

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

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New Form I-9 has January 21, 2017 Deadline

It’s that time of year, isn’t it? I’m not talking about holidays and festivities, I’m talking about getting ready to close out the year and get ready for the new one. (more…)

Posted in: HR Rules, Regulations and Laws, Human Resources, IRS and Tax forms, Payroll, Policies and Procedures, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Some States Try Auto-IRAs to Encourage Savings

Experts have been sounding alarm bells for years about the number of individuals who are not saving enough for retirement.  But many workers continue to put off preparing for the future.  Now some states are taking matters into their own hands.  Several states either have passed legislation or are considering legislation which would create a so-called “auto-IRA.”  States are hoping that these mandatory IRAs will spur savings among employees. (more…)

Posted in: HR Rules, Regulations and Laws, Human Resources, Operating a Small Business, Retirement plans, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Why Your Small Business Needs a Budget

Do you create a budget for your small business every year? If not, you really should develop one. A budget is a spending plan for your business. It helps you estimate your business’s costs, revenues and resources for a specific time frame, so you’ll know if you have enough money to do the things you need or want to do with your business. (more…)

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