Posts by Gia Rolen
What is Payroll Software and How Does it Work?
Would you pay somebody to do your chores for you, or at least the one that you really hate? What’s more valuable to you: time or money? Would you rather have extra time in your day and a real weekend off, or would you rather save the cash for something else? “You pay in the…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Local SEO
Influencers, emails, targeted ads, TikTok… in this day and age, our worlds are saturated with marketing efforts to get us to spend more on things we do (or don’t) need. If you see a cool product on Instagram, what do you do? What motivates you to buy the product? Is it the solution to your…
Read MoreAm I Compliant as a Small Business Owner?
Owning a business is a wonderful thing. You’ve found your passion, you’ve pursued it, and now you are your own boss… as long as you pay your taxes and stay compliant with federal, state, city, and even county regulations. The truth is that compliance is never-ending. But there are four federal departments that you do…
Read MoreWhat is Pay-As-You-Go Worker’s Compensation Insurance?
There are two types of people in this world – monthly subscribers and annual subscribers. Annual subscriptions usually offer a discount for paying one lump sum for the entire year. You’re locked in to that service, but you can budget your subscription services (we all know that streaming services love to sneakily increase their prices).…
Read More4 Revolutionary Steps to Grow your Business
Clint and Jessica Nobles own HomeCare Ops, a business that helps in-home care agencies take profitable steps to exit daily operations, increase recurring revenue, and get their lives back. Jessica’s passion for caregiving began at the early age of eleven when she began homeschooling in order to care for her grandmother. By age 17, she…
Read MoreDo I Need E-Verify?
U.S. laws require employers to only employ people who are legally authorized to work in the United States. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is a web-based system that determines an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. It compares the information from an employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to data from Social Security Administration…
Read MoreTop 5 Payroll Providers in Tennessee
As I was writing this article, I realized that I live and breathe all things Tennessee. My favorite things are the Grizzlies, Morgan Wallen, Justin Timberlake, Knoxville, and UT Football (in that order). Ranked as the second cheapest state to live in the United States, and the number one state to retire, Tennessee is a…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Whirks Payroll Agreement?
Understanding what’s in a payroll agreement doesn’t sound like an exciting way to pass your time. If you choose (or have chosen) Whirks as your new payroll partner, it’s imperative that you understand which services you’re receiving, how they’re going to benefit you and your team, and what you’re going to pay for them every…
Read MoreWhy You Should Integrate 401k with Your Payroll
For years, it’s been common for small and midsized businesses to forego providing a 401k retirement plan for the following reasons: Complex implementations and integrations Costly and complicated administration and management Compliance concerns Integrating a 401(k) plan with your payroll enables you to reap the rewards of economies with lower fees, no…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between a 1099 and a W2?
As an owner, you’re constantly making different decisions that will benefit your business best – but especially what will support your team and elevate your company culture. At some point, you’ll ask yourself when it’s appropriate to outsource a certain job or service. Instead of onboarding a new employee, you may opt to hire an…
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