Whether you just started your own small business or you have been up and running for years now, it is very important to have an HR strategy in place. The role that the Human Resources department plays has changed a lot over the years and has now evolved into a role not only responsible for […]
#TuesdayTips: How to Accurately Read Your Pay Stub
I know that we all love payday, but how often do you actually take an in-depth look at your pay stub? It is easy for your eyes to immediately go to the bold number at the bottom of the page, but there are so many other factors to look into when reading your pay stub. […]
#TuesdayTips: 7 Accounting Pointers for Running Your Small Business
Starting your own business is hard work. Being a business owner is already filled with lots of to-do lists, meetings, and other activities, and the last thing that you probably want to think about is getting your books in order. For this weeks #TuesdayTip, we have compiled a list together of 7 pointers that every […]
#TuesdayTips: Should I Hire a W-2 Employee or a 1099 Independent Contractor?
It is definitely a big decision to hire a new employee. Starting with a contractor, or a 1099 employee can be a great way to expand your business, but it is very important to take all things into consideration to avoid misclassifying your future employees. In this weeks #TuesdayTip, we will be comparing W-2 and […]
#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 SPB, we care about partnering with small businesses and giving them the tools that they need to not only survive, but thrive. We share the same passion that you do– to […]
#TuesdayTips: 3 Ways to Use a Balance Sheet to Accurately Identify Your Company’s Financial Strengths and Weaknesses
As a business owner, staying on top of your books is crucial to the success of your business. Maintaining your books and preparing balance sheets is very important for tax, legal, and regulatory reasons. Using a balance sheet will help you to monitor assets and know the net worth of your company. A balance sheet […]
#TuesdayTips: How to Use Gusto to Distribute Employee W-2’s
Well, it’s that time of the year again… tax season! We know the time to send out W-2’s or 1099’s to your employees has passed, but we have gotten so many questions from our clients on how and where to access their W-2’s. We thought, why not explain how for next year! As an employer, […]
#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 provisioning helps to migrate your employees information straight from their signed offer letter to other apps that your company uses. We use Gusto’s one-step provisioning to assign company email addresses, create […]
#TuesdayTips: Your One-Stop Shop for All Things Regarding Your Business Taxes
Knowing which tax bracket that your business falls into is important in order to get ready for this year’s tax deadline. This will help prepare you so that you cannot only understand tax rules and rates that will apply to you, but also so that you can estimate your businesses total tax bill in order […]
#TuesdayTips: The Importance of Tracking Your Mileage
Do you or any of your employees use a vehicle owned by your company? Mileage as well as additional auto-related expenses such as gas, oil, maintenance, repairs, tires, registration fees, and more can be considered when filing your business taxes. Paying attention to detail and taking time to track mileage is more important than you […]