Pull Up a Chair, Payroll Is on the Menu Because running payroll and hosting Thanksgiving have more in common than you think. Thanksgiving is almost here! The turkey is thawing, the family group chat is getting out of control, and someone is already arguing about whether macaroni and cheese belongs on the Thanksgiving table. Meanwhile,…
You approve payroll, the money leaves your business account, and your employees get paid. Simple enough, right? But have you ever wondered what actually happens to your money between those steps? Behind every paycheck is a financial process involving banks, payment systems, and careful recordkeeping. Understanding payroll fund management can help small business owners recognize…
The Holidays Are Coming. Is Your Payroll Ready? Before You Deck the Halls, Get Your Holiday Pay Facts Straight The holiday season brings plenty of traditions. Family gatherings, office parties, overflowing calendars, and employees asking whether they get paid for Christmas. For business owners, holiday payroll questions can pile up faster than presents under the…
Something Is Lurking Beneath Your Desk Every office has its mysteries. The missing stapler. The printer that only jams when you are in a hurry. The employee who somehow forgets to clock out every Friday. But something far more terrifying might be hiding beneath your desk. Payroll problems. At first, the creature is harmless. A…
Leadership mistakes can affect employee performance in ways small business owners may not immediately recognize. While managers often focus on correcting employee behavior, sometimes the real problem starts with how employees are being managed. Unclear expectations, inconsistent accountability, and overlooked contributions can gradually weaken morale and productivity. Even experienced business owners can develop habits that…
Clocking In Early Can Create a Bigger Payroll Question An employee is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. They clock in at 7:53. Seven minutes may not sound like much. But what happens during those seven minutes can matter when payroll is calculated. For employers, clocking in early raises an important question. Is the employee…
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,…