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Voted first place in Bookkeeping & Payroll at Chattanooga’s Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards 2026 — the second year running. Every category is decided by public vote, and we did not campaign for it.
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SBA Faces Backlash Over The Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The Small Business Administration (SBA) reported more than 266,000 applications have been received for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). More than $65 billion has
Discover How To Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in Chattanooga TN
Discover How To Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in Chattanooga TN The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the recently passed American Rescue
PPP Extended: What this means for you
A bill to move the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline from March 31 to May 31 won approval in the U.S. Senate last
Filing for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness?
In this article we dive into all the specifics regarding PPP Loan forgiveness and we will continue to advocate on your behalf for forgiveness
The Importance of Closing Your Books Monthly
Closing your books every month is an essential part of running a business. Why? It regularly shows you your business’s financial information, explains what
Everything You Need to Know About PPP Round 2
After months of logjam from Congress on a possible stimulus deal to prevent Americans from experiencing a potentially catastrophic and prolonged recession, it appears
The Pulse Chattanooga | Southern Payroll & Benefits featured in the EPB Local Business Spotlight
While Chattanooga has plenty of payroll and benefits companies, many of those have focused on providing services for larger organizations—until now. Southern Payroll &
Importance of Employee Time Tracking
Successful businesses often rely on time tracking software to help stay in compliance with their employees and the law. Far too often, businesses not
3 Benefits of Working With a Third-Party Provider for Payroll
For growing companies, payroll services are among the most stressful HR responsibilities. As the source of your employees’ livelihood, payroll must be inputted accurately,
QuickBooks Online vs. QuickBooks Desktop: Which is Better?
Every small business owner needs accounting software for his or her company. QuickBooks has remained as one of the most popular accounting platforms for
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