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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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How to Choose the Right Payroll Service in Chattanooga
Looking for a Chattanooga payroll provider? Discover 5 critical factors to consider, from local tax expertise to integrated bookkeeping, to find the perfect fit.
#TuesdayTips – Understanding Employee Training Compensation: When Is It Paid Time?
Learn when employee training time must be compensated. Discover the four criteria for unpaid training and examples to help navigate employee training compensation rules.
#TuesdayTips – Essential Pay Statement Compliance Tips for Employers in 2024
Discover the new DOL final rule increasing the minimum salary for exempt employees in 2024. Learn about key changes, exceptions, and steps employers need
How Important Is Paying Employees “Correctly?”
Paying employees correctly will help protect you and your company from violating the Department of Labor’s “wage & hour” rules.
#TuesdayTips: How to Accurately Read Your Pay Stub
Quick answer: A pay stub breaks your paycheck into what you earned, what was taken out and what you keep. Check these lines every
#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
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Sending Bonuses in 5 Easy Steps!
Owning a business can be hard.. we all have those employees that make every hard day just a little bit easier! Put on your
#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 – 3 Reasons to Clearly Schedule Paid Time Off
Most likely, your company offers paid holidays as one of its perks. Many of your employees may also schedule time off during this time
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