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6 Gusto Payroll Alternatives
By Max Freedman | May 17, 2024

Gusto's combined payroll and HR services are popular, but it isn't right for every business. Consider these Gusto payroll alternatives instead.

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Paychex Flex HR Software Review 2024
By Kaylyn McKenna | April 11, 2024

Paychex Flex is an all-in-one HR solution that can successfully meet the needs of remote teams, thanks to features such as paperless onboarding.

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BambooHR Software Review 2024
By Kaylyn McKenna | April 11, 2024

BambooHR is an award-winning HR software platform with a strong focus on data and analytics, hiring, onboarding, compensation, and culture.

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Gusto HR Software Review
By Kaylyn McKenna | April 11, 2024

Gusto's strong focus on easy-to-use payroll services and benefits for small businesses and their employees makes it stand out in a crowd of all-in-one HR software platforms, earning our best pick for...

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Paycor HR Software Review
By Kaylyn McKenna | April 11, 2024

This Paycor HR software review details the cost, features and usability for small businesses.

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The Pros and Cons of High-Deductible Health Plans
By Andreas Rivera | April 01, 2024

High-deductible health plans can save your company money, but are they the right fit for your employees?

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Insperity Review
By Erin Donaghue | March 28, 2024

Insperity Premier is a one-stop shop HR technology solution for human capital management (HCM). Learn more about Insperity.

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ADP TotalSource Review
By Kaylyn McKenna | March 28, 2024

ADP TotalSource is our top PEO recommendation for customer service because of its comprehensive features, tailored solutions and excellent support.

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Paychex PEO Review
By Kaylyn McKenna | March 28, 2024

Paychex, our choice as the best PEO for startups, offers a flexible plan that allows startups to mix and match services to get exactly what they need.

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Insperity Review: PEO and HRO Service Pricing
By Kaylyn McKenna | March 28, 2024

Insperity is a PEO provider with exceptional risk management features. Find out if Insperity is right for your business with our Insperity PEO review.

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TriNet Review: PEO and HRO Service Pricing
By Kaylyn McKenna | March 28, 2024

TriNet is a comprehensive PEO service that provides unique industry-specific tools and expertise to small businesses.

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Rippling PEO Review
By Kaylyn McKenna | March 28, 2024

Rippling provides small businesses with unique features like remote laptop management and local tax registration, making it our best pick for a scalable PEO.

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PEO vs. HRO: What’s the Difference?
By Max Freedman | March 25, 2024

A PEO's co-employer agreement may seem more risky, but for some businesses, it's better than a standard HRO arrangement. Learn the differences here.

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Choosing a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
By Skye Schooley | March 22, 2024

Learn how professional employer organizations (PEOs) can provide your small or midsize business with a variety of HR functions, including payroll and benefits.

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Paperless Payroll: Should You Make the Switch?
By Sean Peek | February 15, 2024

Paperless payroll systems are cost-effective, saving businesses time, effort and money. Learn how to get started with paperless payroll.

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What to Look for in a Time and Attendance System
By Chad Brooks | February 13, 2024

Time and attendance systems do far more than track employees. Here's why – and how – to get one.

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How to Print Payroll Checks
By Max Freedman | February 08, 2024

Printed paychecks are more common than you may think. To print paychecks manually, you'll need a paycheck and pay stub template or robust payroll software.

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How Does Payroll Work?
By Sean Peek | February 07, 2024

Payroll is a crucial business operation. Learn how it works and how payroll software calculates and deducts state and federal taxes from employee wages.

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Time Clocks: How to Choose the Right One for You
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2024

You can select either a stand-alone time clock or a time and attendance system that includes time clock features. See our top recommendations.

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What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Startup 401(k) Plans
By Julie Ritzer Ross | January 24, 2024

Learn what a startup 401(k) plan is, how they work and their benefits.

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6 ADP Payroll Alternatives
By Max Freedman | January 24, 2024

ADP is a leading name in payroll services, but it’s not right for everyone. One of these six ADP alternatives may make more sense for your business.

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Deel Review
By Kaylyn McKenna | January 23, 2024

Deel is an international PEO that specializes in global payments. Find out whether the service is the right fit for your small business.

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Hiring in the Digital Age: 5 Modern Recruitment Trends to Adopt
By Max Freedman | January 19, 2024

Cutting-edge digital recruiting methods include targeted ads, AI and SEO. Learn about new recruiting methods and how to incorporate them.

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How Frequently Should Your Business Run Payroll?
By Skye Schooley | January 11, 2024

This guide covers payroll schedules and how often you should run payroll for your team.

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What Is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?
By Matt D’Angelo | January 04, 2024

Here’s how your business can use a professional employer organization. Learn the pros and cons of hiring a PEO company.

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Choosing an Employee Monitoring Software Solution: A Buyer’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023

Discover the benefits of employee monitoring software, learn how to avoid pitfalls and get recommendations on the best options available now.

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QuickBooks Time Review
By Jessica Elliott | November 01, 2023

QuickBooks Time is our choice as the best time and attendance system for a mobile workforce because of the numerous ways employees can clock in and out. In addition, it has several geotracking tools...

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Choosing a Payroll Service: A Buying Guide for Businesses
By Chad Brooks | October 26, 2023

There are many payroll service options available to businesses. Understanding what to look for and the key features that best meet your needs is important.

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The Best Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners 2024
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2023

Selecting the right retirement plan for your employees can boost engagement and retention. Learn more about retirement plan options for small businesses.

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Employee Retirement Plans: A Buyer’s Guide
By Chad Brooks | October 24, 2023

When choosing a retirement plan, ensure your employees can get the maximum value from it. This guide offers an overview of employee retirement plans.