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Tips to Ponder BEFORE Starting a Small Business

Posted by Elaine on April 29, 2014

Knowing that many small businesses fail, entrepreneurs must have their business model, and goals and objectives very carefully organized and decided before venturing into the world of small business.

No matter how passionate you might be, very often the cards can be stacked against you. That is why it is imperative to leave your ego at the door. Sit down with yourself or your business partners and very honestly discuss each others’ strengths and weaknesses. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, entrepeneur, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business, small business and payroll taxes, starting a business, starting a small business, tax laws for payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

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

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Rely on the Expertise and Leadership of Payroll Professionals to Prevent Costly Mistakes

Posted by Elaine on April 22, 2014

When Grace and her brother John took over the family small business, John insisted that his expertise was in the office. He would be in charge of any human resources needs, all employee needs regarding benefits and health care, payroll, and anything they might decide to do later, as they considered a partnership with another company.

Grace initially agreed that John’s suggestion was workable. After all, her strength was in sales and marketing. John was the one who insisted that he knew about the core of keeping the business financially on track. It would be a challenge, Grace thought. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, entreprenuer, payroll provider, payroll service, payroll taxes, small business, small business and payroll taxes, small business owners, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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Federal Overtime Changes Ahead for Small Businesses

Posted by Ariane on April 8, 2014

If your small business currently employs workers who are exempt from overtime pay, the recent presidential memorandum signed by President Barack Obama requesting changes to overtime regulations could mean your company’s payroll amounts may increase by 2015 or 2016. (more…)

Tags: Brownsburg, employers, exempt employees, FLSA overtime regulations, Indiana, overtime pay, payroll changes, small business, small business payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

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

Outsourcing is Not a Dirty Word Anymore for Employers

Posted by Elaine on April 1, 2014

Outsourcing has gone being from a dirty word to a wise business decision in the last couple of years. Let’s explore why. (more…)

Tags: benefits of outsourcing, Brownsburg, employees, outsourcing, overhead, payroll provider, payroll service, small business, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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Work to Your Strengths; Hire a Payroll Provider for Theirs

Posted by Elaine on March 25, 2014

Small business owners often tease and say they wear every hat in the building. They are the marketing person, the human resources person, the customer service person, the janitor and everything in between. But sometimes that fact is not a laughing matter, especially if you, as the entrepreneur, step outside your comfort zone to take on tasks you know nothing about. In fact, in an effort to save yourself some money, you may actually be putting everything you’ve worked for at risk. (more…)

Tags: employees, employers, payroll provider, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, tax laws for payroll, The Payroll Department

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With a Payroll Provider, Small Business Owners Don’t Fear Costly Payroll Mistakes

Posted by Elaine on March 18, 2014

When Judy started her catering business, she was immediately busier than she ever anticipated. So she hired two employees. And then she bought a delivery van. Then it was time to rent a larger store front. And then Judy decided to add a bakery to her business. Before she knew it, this entrepreneur had blossomed into a busy, successful small business owner. But as small business owners discover, things do not always go smoothly. (more…)

Tags: employees, employers, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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Payroll Services Give Entrepreneurs Confidence

Posted by Elaine on March 11, 2014

Every Sunday afternoon, Rusty noticed that his stomach was upset. By Monday morning, a knot was in his throat. For two years, there were sporadic firings going on at the company where Rusty was employed. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason for which employees were picked. The majority were given the “You’re now unemployed” news via email and handed the official pink slip on their way out the door.

When Rusty’s number was finally drawn, he read the “You’re now unemployed” email and felt an odd sense of relief. At least he didn’t have to worry and wait anymore for his turn to be on the chopping block. He was scared to death of being without a job but at least he finally knew his fate. (more…)

Tags: business, payroll provider, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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How Do You Pay Employees? Cards, Checks or Direct Deposit?

Posted by Elaine on February 25, 2014

Some employers are going with an option of issuing wages to employees on payroll cards (like prepaid credit cards) instead of issuing checks or making direct deposits into their bank accounts. Here in Indiana, the state issues unemployment benefits that way. Although it might sound like an easy and desirable option, not everyone is thrilled with it.

In fact, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is reporting that employers are reportedly pushing the cards on their workers and that there are some issues. (more…)

Tags: paying employees, payroll card fees, payroll cards, payroll service, small business payroll, The Payroll Department

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Payroll Service is Ready for the Tax Season! Are You?

Posted by Elaine on February 18, 2014

Generally, people don’t think about filing tax returns until April starts pressing closer. But if you are a small business owner, you know that feeling starts to weigh heavy on your shoulders right around January 1 and it doesn’t let up, really, until you get your personal taxes done in April. (more…)

Tags: business, employers, Indiana, IRS form 1099, IRS form W-9, payroll deductions, payroll service, payroll tax reporting, payroll taxes, small business and payroll taxes, tax laws for payroll, tax reporting deadlines, The Payroll Department, year end reporting

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OASDI Annual Payroll Limitation Increased for 2014

Posted by Elaine on February 11, 2014

Do you know what has risen every year except three since 1971? The Social Security’s Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program contribution and benefit base. In every day terms, it’s the amount of an individual’s income that is taxable for Social Security. For 2014, that limit is now $117,000. (more…)

Tags: Annual rate for social security, HI, Indiana, Medicare Hospital Insurance, OASDI, Old-Age, payroll deductions, payroll service, small business and payroll taxes, social security, Survivors and Disability Insurance, The Payroll Department

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