Owning a business can be hard.. we all have those employees that make every hard day just a little bit easier! Put on your Santa hat– Saint Nick won’t be the only one delivering presents this year! Are you planning to spread some holiday cheer among your employees by giving a Christmas bonus? Running a […]
If you own a small business and have sought professional assistance in the area of bookkeeping and payroll (if you haven’t…we know some people!), you may very well have encountered the question of whether to pay someone as a regular employee (W-2) or independent contractor (1099). If so, you should have been counseled on the differences […]
It’s the end of the year and almost time to send W2s – have you verified the information yet?
Most likely, your company offers paid holidays as one of its perks. Many of your employees may also schedule time off during this time of year because of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays that are right around the corner. For those employees, paid time off (PTO) was likely approved weeks or even months in advance. […]
Everyone likes a bonus, right? Whether it’s for quarterly performance, cost-of-living, or to reward a good deed, bonuses show company appreciation and boost morale. But what is the best way to deliver that bonus? With Gusto’s payroll software, it is always easy to give your employees a bonus at any point throughout the year. Many of our […]
These days it’s vital for companies to establish remote working policies BEFORE they allow employees to work from home!
Remember When? When you started your business you may have had to make a decision…are your employees going to be W2 and 1099? It’s not a small matter, but one with long-lasting impact on how you do your business and whether the IRS comes to visit you on the issue. It can also help protect […]
One of the world’s biggest payroll software companies, Kronos, has recently been struck by a massive ransomware attack. This data breach left millions of public and private sector customers without paychecks ahead of Christmas, one of the worst times possible to not get paid. Multiple Kronos software platforms used by thousands of clients have been unavailable […]
All components of business are important to its success. It is not only the product and service but what goes on behind the scenes. Of course, you may immediately think of proper amount of inventory, branding, and what kind of marketing you want to employ, and let’s not ignore the rude reality of TAXES! Aaargh. […]
