Posts by Mike Shaeffer
The Pros and Cons of Connecting a Retirement Plan to a Payroll System
Who doesn’t love a good buzzword? In my world, “integration” is a big buzzword that gets thrown around as a way to simplify life, improve performance, and fulfill all your hopes and dreams! …Okay, maybe it isn’t that extreme, but it is presented in terms that often make me think is it too good to…
Read MoreIntegrating QuickBooks Online with your Payroll Software – Can my business do this with Whirks?
In the world of small business, getting accurate and timely financial information is paramount to success. Among the various components of financial information, labor costs stand as a critical pillar. In today’s digital age, integrating your small business’s payroll system with your financial systems, particularly QuickBooks Online, can significantly streamline operations and bring forth a…
Read MorePayroll Service Pricing: Per Process vs Per Employee Per Month (PEPM)
Running a small business is no joke. As an owner, we wear so many hats – from HR to marketing, operations to customer service. We’re always looking for ways to streamline and optimize, especially when it comes to costs. That’s why today, we’re diving deep into the world of payroll service pricing. You’ve probably come…
Read MoreThe Power of Bundling Payroll, HR, and Insurance Services for Your Small Business
In the small business realm, you often find yourself in a jungle of tasks, responsibilities, and decisions that extends well beyond your initial entrepreneurial vision. Beyond your primary business activities, you are tasked with managing the intricate and often challenging realms of payroll, human resources, and insurance – all crucial elements that are integral to…
Read MoreHiring a Remote Worker in a Different State? Here’s What YOU Need to Know
First off, congratulations on hiring a new employee! This is an exciting time for any business owner as each new addition brings a fresh perspective, additional skills, and an eager excitement to the team. However, if your new hire works in or lives in a state where you are not currently operating, he or she…
Read MoreHow to Maximize the Benefits of the FICA Tip Credit for Businesses
Federal Taxes – some of the population’s least favorite words, both among business owners and employees. From the moment we earn our first paycheck, we are greeted by the omnipresent FICA deduction, a constant companion throughout our working lives. But if you are a business owner in an industry with tipped employees, the FICA Tip…
Read MoreWhy you’re getting tax notices — and what you can do about it
Getting tax notices is stressful — but a lot of that stress can come from the unknown. A little bit of education on what SORT of tax notices you’re getting can go a long way toward releasing you from that anxiety. It’s understandable, after all opening the mailbox and seeing tax notices IRS or another…
Read MoreThe best features to look for when picking an employee time clock
Whether it’s choosing a new car or a new smartphone, figuring out which features and benefits are your must-haves is key to the buying process — that’s especially true when figuring out which employee time clock to use. That said, you probably don’t have time to sift through online reviews and Consumer Reports there are…
Read MoreACA Common Ownership Rules – Don’t be guilty by association
Just the other day, I had to speak with one of my kids about getting in trouble at school for talking when he wasn’t supposed to be. According to him, “I wasn’t doing anything wrong!” Of course, I can relate to that. There were many times in my childhood that I got in trouble for…
Read MorePaying Out Tips – Nightly, Weekly, Payroll? What’s the Whirks Way?
Do you remember your first day of work at your job? I remember being equally excited for the new adventure and anxious about how well I would do. I remember saying everyone’s name repeatedly in my head so that I could start to get to know my new team. I also remember looking at the…
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