Success

JULY 9, 2025

According to a Gusto report reviewed by Axios analyzing 8,500 small businesses, the ratio of individual contributors to a single manager has nearly doubled, from just over three in 2019 to nearly six today. According to the most recent ADP report , private payrolls dropped 33,000 jobs in June—the first decline since March 2023.

Technology

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2025

Best For: Small to Large-Sized Businesses Standout Features Easy-to-use donation matching Integration with payroll and HR systems Real-time reporting on employee donations Increased employee engagement through matching programs Pros Double the Donation helps companies maximize their impact by matching employee donations to charities.

Software

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In today’s Start-up boom, as a small business owner, you’re constantly striving to stand out in a crowded market. Advantages of Offering Employee Benefits: The Power of Employee Benefits Many small business owners hesitate to invest in employee benefits, assuming they’re too costly. A survey by Frac.tl

Small Business

BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 15, 2025

Standardizing your headcount in this manner is extremely useful for: Planning labor costs Workforce forecasting Benefits enrollment Compliance with labor laws, such as qualifying for a Small Business Healthcare Tax Credit through the Affordable Care Act (more on this later) It’s important to know that the FTE calculation benefits various Human (..)

Salary

Work Life

JULY 17, 2025

Honestly, if you haven’t already been proactive in preparing for tough economic times as a small business, it will be challenging to get out of the hole you might be in in the current market. Payroll typically dominates burn, so don’t overscale your team based on your capital.

Problem-Solving

Insperity

APRIL 5, 2022

At the end of the day, do you experience hefty payroll problems ? But how do you know if a small business HR outsourcing solution is right for you? But how do you know if a small business HR outsourcing solution is right for you? What is HR outsourcing for small business?

Small Business

Vantage Circle

MARCH 26, 2025

Google Classroom provides an intuitive and free training platform that integrates with Google Workspace, making it a great option for businesses with basic learning needs. Can small businesses use online training software? A: Absolutely!

Software

Insperity

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As a small business owner or office manager, you’re likely already spread thin. Doing payroll is yet another task on your list of responsibilities. If your payroll is kept in-house, you’re probably familiar with the human errors that can occur when you’re doing things manually.

Payroll

Insperity

MARCH 15, 2018

Payroll is a top priority for any business. It’s also a major concern for business leaders looking for ways to increase efficiency within their organizations. By the same token, business leaders want payroll to be easy and hassle-free, so they can concentrate on growing their businesses. Compliance risks.

Payroll

BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HR administration is an essential component of running a small business, but it’s often one of the most challenging to manage in the early stages of small business or start-up operations. Explore the benefits of HR outsourcing below to find out if outsourcing human resources is right for your small business.

Small Business

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Keeping up with the latest in software is never easy, but this quick list should get you in-the-know on the latest and greatest payroll features you should be using. Whether you’re in the market for new payroll software or you just want to evaluate your current process, here are four must-have features that your system should include: 1.

Payroll

Insperity

APRIL 9, 2020

Take a deeper, more comprehensive look at the CARES Act with our recent webinar, “Opportunities for Small Businesses,” hosted by Insperity’s Tom Himmer, vice president of customer development. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Eligibility.

Security

Spiceworks

MAY 31, 2018

Getting workers paid is often one of the biggest pain points for small businesses. More and more, both traditional and contract workers expect to be paid quickly – an impact of the on-demand economy and workers being paid on a continuous, as-they-go basis.

Small Business

Insperity

MARCH 25, 2021

Being an employer comes with many HR-related costs beyond the cash compensation you pay to your employees, such as: Payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, Social Security, Medicare) Worker’s compensation insurance coverage Statutory insurance and paid leave programs (e.g., Small Business Administration. What is your employer overhead?

Payroll

Insperity

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As a small business owner or office manager, you’re likely already spread thin. Doing payroll is yet another task on your list of responsibilities. If your payroll is kept in-house, you’re probably familiar with the human errors that can occur when you’re doing things manually. Alerts for payroll discrepancies.

Payroll

Vantage Circle

JUNE 20, 2024

Are you seeking fresh and effective employee recognition ideas for your small business? Let’s start by briefly defining what a small business is. Small Businesses and Their Struggle With Employee Recognition Small businesses may hesitate to prioritize implementing employee recognition programs.

Small Business

Insperity

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

If a business is knowingly misclassifying workers, a reputable PEO will encourage further review and support the business’ efforts to correct the classification. If you rely on independent contractors, they will fall outside of your co-employment relationship with a PEO and outside of their payroll system. Payroll taxes.

Payroll

Vantage Circle

MAY 29, 2024

Introduction In the competitive world of small business, finding the right talent quickly and efficiently is crucial. This blog provides a comparative overview of the top 10 ATS software for small businesses, helping you make an informed decision. What is an Applicant Tracking System?

Small Business

Insperity

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

As a small business, you’re probably wondering how you can attract your share of the candidates. Small businesses that can provide big-company benefits, such as affordable employee health insurance, will have a leg up on the competition when it comes to decision time for these hard-to-find employees.

Advertising

Insperity

JUNE 13, 2017

A CPEO takes on added responsibility related to payroll administration and federal employment tax reporting and payments. Read on to understand the details and how it may affect your business. This allows the CPEO to provide benefits and handle functions such as payroll, tax remittance and related government filings.

Payroll

Insperity

JULY 27, 2021

Thus you might fear that entering into a co-employment scenario with a PEO means you’ll have to give up decision-making power in your business as well as the ability to operate it the way you want. payment of wages and payroll processing). You’ll also continue to control and run your core business.

Small Business

Insperity

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

It’s not uncommon for small businesses to fall short when managing employees, but it’s usually not due to a lack of consideration. The reality is, most business leaders often don’t have the time or skillset to investigate issues that come up, much less sort out an effective remedy. Employees quit on short notice.

Payroll

Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2019

A solitary HR professional’s job description may include: Overseeing legal compliance and handling employee relations concerns Coordinating recruitment and strategizing on plans for retention Overseeing payroll and benefits Implementing and reviewing employee performance reviews Creating and enforcing company policies. Setting Priorities.

Payroll

BMT Office Administration

JULY 14, 2023

Pay up: Maine wage-payment laws Employee self-service portals are a great innovation for Payroll and HR. What’s reasonable depends on the circumstances, of course, but small employers don’t have to spend a bundle on cybersecurity software. Two recent cases, from two different states, using two different state laws, illustrate the risk.

Security

Spiceworks

JUNE 26, 2018

TaxSlayer, the professional tax, online consumer, and financial solutions provider, has announced the launch of Workful - an end-to-end cloud-focused small business solution, addressing payroll and HR functionalities.

Small Business

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a co-employer, the PEO you choose will ultimately take responsibility for payroll processing, providing workers’ compensation insurance coverage, providing an employee benefits package and a host of other sensitive human resources (HR) and administrative tasks. Documentation that they have positive working capital.

Insurance

Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

In a nutshell, a PEO is an organization that enters into a co-employment relationship with your company, assuming many of your employer-related HR responsibilities, such as payroll and benefits. This frees up time you can devote to running your business. So, where are the savings? Retirement plans.

Payroll

BMT Office Administration

MARCH 13, 2024

Missed punches happen all the time, and they cause all sorts of problems with timekeeping and payroll processing. For instance, say one of your employees forgets to clock out due to how busy they were during the day. That’s not to mention all the time it takes to enter payroll data from timesheets manually.

Payroll

Insperity

APRIL 7, 2020

Small Business Exemption. The absence of the employee or employees requesting leave would entail a substantial risk to the financial health or operational capabilities of the small business because of their specialized skills, knowledge of the business or responsibilities. How the Dept. Summing it all up.

Insurance

Insperity

JULY 7, 2020

Even during times of crisis, a reputable PEO will have systems and processes in place to help its client companies maintain business as usual. For example, small businesses may suddenly be required by law to provide additional employee benefits (such as emergency paid sick leave ). Inform you of regulatory changes.

Payroll

Insperity

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

As a small business, you’re probably wondering how you can attract your share of the candidates. Small businesses that can provide big-company benefits, such as affordable employee health insurance, will have a leg up on the competition when it comes to decision time for these hard-to-find employees.

Advertising

Ruby

AUGUST 25, 2022

There’s nothing “small” about growing a small business. Whether your goals are to: Bring in more customers Grow your team Increase revenue Expand into new markets Or have your business run on autopilot It’s a big undertaking that takes substantial planning and considerable expertise.

Small Business

Ruby

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

And it can be a powerful tool for getting stuff done—especially for a small business. Why is automation important for a small business? Automation can also reduce human error while boosting efficiency —a one-two combo that’ll knock out those tedious tasks bogging down your business. Payroll processing.

Small Business

Vantage Circle

JUNE 3, 2024

What is Payroll Software? Payroll Software automates managing employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions. Payroll software typically includes features such as tax calculation, direct deposit, employee self-service portals, and integration with other HR and accounting software.

Payroll

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Today, Gusto , a payroll and HR software platform for small businesses, rolled out a new AI “assistant” named “Gus” that promises to simplify compliance and save companies from crushing fines. But with AI, he believes businesses can more efficiently and accurately complete necessary compliance tasks.

Payroll

Ruby

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But are such endeavors simply so-called side hustles…or do they cross the threshold to be counted as small business enterprises? If you’re earning extra income in the gig economy, are you doing so as a side hustle to make extra cash…or are you pursuing a passion, hoping to launch a small business? Yes, they are!

Small Business

Ruby

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But are such endeavors simply so-called side hustles…or do they cross the threshold to be counted as small business enterprises? If you’re earning extra income in the gig economy, are you doing so as a side hustle to make extra cash…or are you pursuing a passion, hoping to launch a small business? Yes, they are!

Small Business