Matt Lindquist made his way into the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) business the way many do – by being in the right place at the right time. Just by sheer luck, his future wife had a friend who was working for a PEO in the area called Epix. Matt...
It can be challenging when starting a small business or learning how to grow a small business in a tough economic climate, but did you know that a professional employer organization (PEO) can support these goals? It is believed that a PEO can help any small business expand faster because outsourcing payroll administration is a cost...
Since its launch, the Affordable Care Act for employers (ACA) has created a great deal of confusion among small businesses that are affected by new payroll and benefit requirements. Yet, healthcare reform is long overdue for a medical system that’s been crying out for improvements for many years. The most affected sector of the Affordable...
Around the United States, payroll departments and professional employer organizations (PEOs) have begun receiving notification that state minimum wages are changing for 2014. This means PEOs are already updating their systems to reflect this change, as a convenience to the businesses they serve. While the federal minimum wage information, provided by the US Department...
Paul falls at work and suffers a back injury, but just 3 weeks after going on medical leave he is spotted riding his motorcycle through town. Janice, a production manager at your company, tells an employee who slipped on a wet floor to “suck it up” and doesn’t mention this...
Small businesses may improve workplace efficiency, safety and management through the outsourcing of payroll services. Depending on the services needed, a small business can choose between a payroll company and PEO (professional employer organization). However, payroll companies and PEOs allow small businesses to operate in different capacities,...
Outsourcing your payroll is more than just a contracted method of managing your company’s paychecks. From saving time to financial budgeting, the advantages of an outsourced payroll solution can help small businesses get on the right track for better management. Even if you think you can handle your
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) exists to make the workplace a safer environment for everyone, but non-compliance with OSHA regulations could result in serious injury or death. It's important for your business to stay compliant with OSHA, both for your employees' safety and for your financial management. A...
A PEO (professional employer organization) can offer businesses of any size a well-regulated workers’ compensation policy, creating benefits that far outweigh your own company's policy. PEO companies can help small businesses avoid workers' comp claims by administering safety programs and educating workers on risks and liabilities around...
Regardless of your thoughts on the Affordable Care Act, small business owners must prepare themselves and their businesses for the upcoming health care reform. The following tips can help your business stay in compliance with the healthcare reform, ensuring your employees are covered. Partnering with a PEO company...
