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AWARD · AUGUST 14, 2026

Southern Payroll Wins Gusto's AI Innovation Award for Growth & Scale

Gusto named us one of six firms nationally reshaping accounting with AI. Our team built 13 purpose-built agents that cut a 15-hour labor-insights process to 3 minutes and a business valuation from 7 hours to under one.

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Three Conferences, Two Continents: What We Brought Back From Xerocon and Zoholics 2026

August 26, 2026

Congratulations to Jennifer Sanford and Jamie Starr on Their Promotions

August 1, 2026

First Place: Best Bookkeeping & Payroll — Chattanooga’s Best of the Best 2025

September 11, 2025

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Business Advisory

AI for Small Business: 5 Practical Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Save You Time and Money

AI tools are no longer just for big corporations. Here are 5 practical ways small business owners in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama can use

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July 23, 2026

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