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Discover How to Help Your Small Town Business Thrive

Posted by Elaine on January 9, 2018

Running a business in small town can be very different than owning a business in a big city. You may have less competition in your market, but if your competitors have been around longer, they likely already have long-standing customer relationships. However, there are advantages to having a small town business, such as the ability to experiment more with your products and services, and the capacity to stand out, so you can make a bigger impact. (more…)

Tags: employers, Indiana, outsource payroll, small business, small business payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

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

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Payroll: What’s the Difference Between Contractors and Subcontractors?

Posted by Elaine on December 19, 2017

Have you thought about hiring someone to do the marketing, human resources, or payroll for your small business? Are you confused about how the relationship works between contractors and subcontractors and your business? Do you wonder how these arrangements may affect your payroll? Many times the terms – contractor and subcontractor – are used interchangeably; however, key differences do exist between the two roles. Therefore, The Payroll Department would like to clarify these terms and explain how they relate to your business’s payroll. (more…)

Tags: payroll, small business, small business owners, small business payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Payroll, Payroll Processing

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Is PTO Right for Your Company?

Posted by Elaine on December 5, 2017

Managing the day-to-day operations of your business can keep any owner busy. Top it off with the holiday seasons’ flurry of vacation time and sick days, and you’ve got an even bigger challenge. Payroll and paid time off for employees can get complicated. But The Payroll Department is always ready to help you simplify and make payroll details manageable.

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Tags: employee benefits, payroll processing, PTO, sick leave, The Payroll Department, vacation time

Posted in: Employee Benefits, Payroll Processing, Staffing

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Bookkeeping is Customer Service at The Payroll Department

Posted by Elaine on November 21, 2017

We’ve had a big change at The Payroll Department this past year and people are still a little surprised by it. To us, it just makes sense. Customer service becomes a new customer service at The Payroll Department. We see the addition of bookkeeping services as a truly natural extension of the services we offer, for a couple of reasons. (more…)

Tags: bookkeeping, employers, Grace Walker, outsourcing payroll, payroll, small business, The Payroll Department

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3 New Payroll Regulation Changes You Need to Know

Posted by Ariane on November 14, 2017

Payroll regulation changes are happening all the time. As a small business owner, you must stay up-to-date with these changes, so you can remain legally compliant. Otherwise, you could face hefty fines and other penalties. (more…)

Tags: employers, outsourcing payroll, payroll, payroll provider, payroll regulations, small business, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Payroll, Rules, Regulations and Laws

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Banish Payroll Problems and Get a Fresh Start

Posted by Elaine on November 9, 2017

I have a teacher friend who says one of the best things about teaching is that every year you get to begin anew. A room full of new faces with new challenges. Every fall is a fresh start. (more…)

Tags: payroll problems, payroll provider, switching payroll providers, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll

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Would You Give an Employee a Payroll Advance?

Posted by Elaine on October 31, 2017

One of the beautiful things about small businesses is that everyone in the organization becomes like family. There is a closeness that develops that is both comforting – and maybe distressing, too. When one member of your team is experiencing hard times, it can be difficult to maintain a professional distance. For instance, what would you do as a small business owner if one of your employees came to you asking for a payroll advance? (more…)

Tags: employee loans, employees, Indiana, outsourcing, payroll advances, payroll loans, small business, small business owners, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll

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Failure to Send Payroll Taxes Could Result in 5-Year Prison Term

Posted by Ariane on September 19, 2017

The IRS can be tough when it comes to collecting payroll taxes. Businesses are required to withhold taxes from employee wages and pay these funds to the IRS. However, if the IRS doesn’t get this money, the penalties can mount up quickly. It doesn’t matter what your reason could be for not paying this money – even if it’s a good one. Not only will the IRS target the business owner, but they’ll also go after the check signer and any other person responsible for failing to pay the taxes. If you’re convicted, you could go to prison for up to five years. (more…)

Tags: Indiana, outsourcing payroll, payroll taxes, small business, small business and payroll taxes, small business payroll, Teresa Ray, The Payroll Department

Posted in: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes

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In Small Business, A Little Savings Makes a Big Deal

Posted by Elaine on September 12, 2017

You can get online and search for ways to manage your finances as a small business owner and find thousands of ideas. Most often, you will fall into a deep abyss immersed in lots of finance words like cash flow, bottom line, profits, tax credits, and reduction of expenses. There will be talk of investing in your business and keeping a close rein on accounts receivable and accounts payable. And that’s all great advise, however there is one aspect of small business finance that doesn’t get enough attention. In fact, I think that a recent article in Entrepreneur is the first time in a l-o-n-g time that I have heard it mentioned. Know what that is?

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Tags: bookkeeping, Indiana, outsourcing bookkeeping, outsourcing payroll, payroll, payroll taxes, savings, small business, The Payroll Department

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

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7 Tips for Being a Better Small Business Owner

Posted by Paige Henry on August 29, 2017

It doesn’t matter what type of business you’re running—when you’re a small business owner, following a few tips can go a long way. The following pieces of advice are great for both solo-entrepreneurs, business owners who manage employees, and basically all of our clients here at The Payroll Company. Just because you’re running the company, it doesn’t mean you have to work yourself dry! (more…)

Tags: business productivity, small business tips, The Payroll Department

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

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