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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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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 &
Stay Out of Legal Trouble
This October, two small Tennessee restaurant chains have been found guilty of illegally retaining servers’ tips, violating wage and recordkeeping laws, and violating child
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,
The New TN Law For Pregnant Workers
The New Law Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Senate Bill 2520) into law on June 22, 2020. This
The PPP Was Extended: Expert Advice On Why You Should Apply
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recently received an extension bill July 4th, offering business owners and self-employed individuals an additional 5 weeks to apply
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