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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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Having a firm grasp on these responsibilities and why they are important will help you set up a payroll process that encourages accuracy and is easy to run. Whether you have one employee or 1,000, creating a payroll process is the same. Decide to do payroll yourself or choose a service provider. Use a payroll service.

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3 Ways Payroll Software Can Help Prevent Human Error

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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. Here are three major ways good payroll software should help you avoid human error. Alerts for payroll discrepancies.

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Summer hiring guide: The legalities of employing teens & family

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As many of these young workers may be taking on their first job, employers must remember some important payroll considerations. First-Job Jitters It’s natural for employers and young employees to experience some jitters regarding payroll. A clear understanding of the basics can help alleviate those concerns.

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: An employer’s guide

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The application form will require various good faith certifications, including that the loan is necessary to support ongoing operations and that the funds will be used to retain employees and maintain payroll or make qualifying mortgage, lease and utility payments. Loan forgiveness. Loan amounts. Loans are available in amounts up to 2.5

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4 Payroll Software Features Every Small Business Owner Needs

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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.

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Switching Payroll Providers: How to Prepare

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Not happy with your payroll provider? List the reasons you don’t like your current provider to help you determine the questions you need to ask new payroll providers you are considering. List the reasons you don’t like your current provider to help you determine the questions you need to ask new payroll providers you are considering.

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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

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In particular, traditional business financing options like bank loans have been declining since 2020 — where they fell 6% from 2019 (43% to 37%, respectively). That trend continued in 2021, with only 34% of small businesses applying for bank loans. The biggest perk is that the bank has no say in how you run your company.

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