Ask a Manager

APRIL 29, 2020

A reader writes: I’m a small business owner who had about 45 employees before the COVID-19 shutdown hit us hard. This doesn’t work for us, considering the repayment qualifications of the loan (we have to use most of it on payroll and maintain a certain number of staff). I’ve already lost one week on my repayment window.

Payroll 70

Payroll Insurance Government Small Business 70

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 107

Advertising Catering Payroll Small Business 107

Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Moreover, when you sign on with a PEO, much of the risk and responsibility of employee administration and government compliance is transferred to the PEO. Unfortunately, since small businesses employ a smaller number of individuals, providers make less money than they do with the big guys. Ensure government compliance.

Small Business 100

Small Business Government Payroll Insurance 100

Insperity

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Often, small businesses are subject to many of the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations. Not keeping up with regulatory agencies and laws that govern your business. You need to be aware of the agencies that govern areas such as: Workplace safety and health laws. There is help available.

Government 102

Government Payroll Legal Small Business 102

Insperity

JULY 26, 2016

Find out if the PEO’s payroll and HR specialists have strong professional training or certifications as well as practical experience. Are they familiar with the laws governing the cities and states in which you do business? If this is the case, how has the PEO addressed this matter with its clients? Are you a CPEO?

Insurance 101

Insurance Payroll Planning Government 101

Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2011

Small Business Administration, owners of small companies spend as much as 25 percent of their time dealing with employee-related issues. This is time and money that would be better spent tending to the moneymaking functions of the business. Keeping an eye on the government. Small business competition is fierce.

Insurance 100

Insurance Small Business Payroll Controlling 100

Insperity

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The federal government offers tax benefits to help make retirement plans more affordable for small businesses. Offering your employees a retirement plan doesn’t have to be a burden on your budget. Here are a couple of ways you can save some money by sponsoring a retirement plan. Receive an income tax credit.

Planning 100

Planning Consulting Payroll Legal 100

Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Now, imagine you’re the book’s heroine, Dagny Taggart, the world’s best hope against the descending dark age, where productive members of society are drained by leeches who control the levers of government and law. So why do 90% of small businesses fail in the first few years?

Problem-Solving 126

Problem-Solving Bookkeeping Multitasking Cubicle 126

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 8, 2017

Should my coworkers be allowed to see payroll data? I work for a relatively small business, less than 40 employees. I just learned that our accountant, who is doubling as our entire HR department, is training two other coworkers to process payroll. I don’t feel like this can be legal. Is it legal? It’s legal!

Payroll 26

Payroll Legal Sales Salary 26

Ask a Manager

APRIL 5, 2020

I work for a government agency that (among many, many other tasks) provides assistance to Americans in need. I work for a small two person operation — just myself and my boss. My boss is applying for the new Small Business Administration disaster loan to help with expenses. It’s definitely bad for your company.

Government 32

Government Payroll Software Small Business 32

Work Life

JUNE 6, 2024

Like many firms during the pandemic Worxbee, a small business that provides virtual executive assistant services, brought on bodies when Chief Executive Kenzie Biggins thought she found a good match. small businesses may point to a great rationalization taking shape. ‘Dropping to zero’ U.S.

Small Business 98

Small Business Payroll Banking Government 98

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

That way your manager can go in and say, for instance, our HR was spending too much time on payroll correction. So our biggest challenge was, as we got word of things potentially going awry, is the government shutting everything down. It’s like, oh, well, let’s figure out. And I’m not seeing her do that. I’m not physically there.

Banking 52

Banking Communication Reporting Creativity 52

Insperity

JANUARY 29, 2019

If you think most laws and regulations don’t apply to your company because you have a small number of employees, think again. When it comes to compliance, small businesses are often subject to the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations. Payday laws, such as final pay rules and payroll deduction rules.

Government 169

Government Payroll Manufacturing Training 169

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

" "For many organizations, labor costs (payroll tax and employee benefits) can be 70% of their operating cost! of small businesses had to lay off some or all of their workers because of Covid-19. That's why this is where they look first to save money the fastest," he added. The other significant differences include-.

Onboarding 45

Onboarding Government Salary Payroll 45