Are you a small business owner who is looking for solutions to your hiring and payroll needs? There are plenty of options out there. But before you choose, you need to figure out exactly what it is you want and need. HR software helps businesses manage their employees and streamline their processes. At Fingercheck, our…
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As a business owner, you know you need to pay your employees. But how do you pay them? Direct deposit? Paper check? Or do you need a modern solution for those on your team who don’t use traditional banks? Paying your employees isn’t as simple as distributing checks or cash. You must follow the correct
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Did you know that 1 in 5 American business payrolls contains errors? Employees don’t just want to be paid on time; they want to be paid the right amount. Despite this, Ernst & Young reports that 20% of payrolls contain errors. And those mistakes can negatively impact the company and its employees. According to the
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The end of the second quarter is Friday, June 30. We thought you might be interested in the Top 5 Tips for Success when it comes to your company’s quarterly filings. Tip #1: Run your payroll early to avoid penalties and fees At the end of each quarter, it’s critical that you close all open
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In 2020, 33% of small businesses were still using spreadsheets to process and manage payroll. And nearly 50% of them spent weeks preparing the calculations. The thing about manual systems is that they are prone to costly errors, and the risk of missing the processing deadlines is pretty high. A small business that relies on
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Do you know how to explain taxes to your employees? It’s part of the job, but it’s not one a lot of small business owners are familiar with. We get it. Taxes are confusing. And, as your Payroll partner, we’re here to help. Here’s a quick guide to what’s what with the federal and state
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Small business owners wear a lot of hats, including “explainer of tax forms.” When you hire your first, second or 50th employee, the employee completes a W-4, the form that lets you know how much to withhold in taxes from their paycheck. And that following January, you provide employees with W-2 forms so they can
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Is your small business hiring? Then you want to find the best candidates, especially in a tight labor market. We have some questions that can help you assess a candidate’s qualifications, experience and fitness for the job. Just remember to tailor the questions to your specific opening and your company’s environment. We hope these questions
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Attracting and retaining top talent is every employer’s goal. But if new employees are not properly onboarded and nurtured from Day 1, their perception of the company can change and that can lead to high turnover rates. Studies show 33% of new employees quit within the first three months. Many of those new hires cite
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The adage “time is money” holds true in business. As a small business owner, you know how much your business makes daily because you keep accurate accounting records and you track your finances closely. But if you’re not tracking time with the same intensity, you’re not getting the full picture of your finances. After all,
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