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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.
Latest Articles
Is An “Introductory Period” of Employment Required?
An “introductory period” for employment has become a fairly standard business practice…but is it required?
#TuesdayTips – Considering Non-Natural Hair Colors in the Workplace!
Yes, non-natural hair color is not a protected characteristic, but there are some vital things to keep in mind before establishing a policy on
Fringe Benefits Become an “Audit Focus”
As part of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS is ramping up enforcement, including increased scrutiny of fringe benefits
What Is Workplace Discrimination?
Today we take a short look at what workplace discrimination is and how you can prevent it from affecting your company
What Can You Do About Clashing Employees?
If you have clashing employees that you want to keep around, you need to deal with it creatively…we have some ideas!
#TuesdayTips: 4 HR Tips to Create a Positive Workplace
Whether you just started your own small business or you have been up and running for years now, it is very important to have
#TuesdayTips: Hiring Employees for Your New Small Business in 6 Easy Steps
Hiring employees to work at your fairly-new business can seem intimidating. You might be asking yourself, “Where do I even begin?”. Well, here at
#TuesdayTips: How 1-Step Provisioning in Gusto Makes Onboarding New Employees the Easiest Thing Ever
Hiring new employees can seem like a hassle, we get it. Lucky for you– when you are on Gusto’s Plus or Premium plan, one-step
#TuesdayTips: Are You Truly Ready for W2s?
It’s the end of the year and almost time to send W2s – have you verified the information yet?
#TuesdayTips: 1 Way to be Always Ready for Anything
IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR ANYTHING? For most business owners, typical days in the office or at the jobsite consist of blocking off time
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