Archive for September 2026

When an Accident Becomes a Payroll Question A laptop hits the floor. A company phone gets smashed. A piece of equipment is damaged because someone was careless. The first reaction from a frustrated business owner may be simple: They broke it, so why not take the replacement cost out of their next paycheck? Unfortunately, payroll…

Signs Your Payroll Provider Is Falling Short Payroll should make running your business easier. But what happens when your payroll provider becomes another source of frustration? We regularly hear from business owners who are tired of calling a large payroll company and speaking with someone different every time. They are frustrated by unclear charges, slow…

The Number on the Paycheck Is Only Part of the Story Most business owners know what they pay their employees. They know the hourly rates. They know the salaries. They know what payroll looks like each pay period. But that does not always mean they know their true labor costs. The number in your payroll…

One Resignation Can Cost More Than You Think An employee hands in their notice. You accept the resignation, schedule their final paycheck, and start thinking about posting the open position. Simple enough, right? Not always. Employee turnover costs can reach far beyond the wages paid to the person who left. Recruiting, training, overtime, management time,…

If you own an S Corporation and work in the business, your salary is not something you should set once and forget about. September is a smart time to review it. By the time Q4 begins, your business may look very different than it did in January. Revenue may have increased. Your responsibilities may have…