The best payroll apps make it easy for employers on the go to manage payroll when they’re out of the office. When evaluating apps, our primary focus was on cost (service cost; most apps are free), ease of use, and depth of payroll processing features. Some apps may cost less money to use but won’t…
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Charlette Beasley
Charlette Beasley is a writer and editor at Fit Small Business focusing on payroll. With more than a decade of accounting and finance experience, Charlette has worked side-by-side with HR and accounting leaders to establish and help implement payroll best practices, controls, and systems. Her experience ranges among small, mid-sized, and large businesses in industries like banking and marketing to manufacturing and nonprofit.
Charlette has a BBA degree in accounting from Henderson State University and an MBA from Harding University. Her expertise has been featured in Fairy God Boss, The Ladders, UpJourney, and Showbiz Cheatsheet.
When not talking about payroll or human resources, she enjoys writing fiction and adventuring through Florida with her kids.
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A Payroll Advance vs On-demand Payroll: Which Should You Offer Your Employees?
You’re probably familiar with the term payroll advance, but on-demand payroll is still pretty new. Giving employees an advance simply means you’re giving them access to their paychecks early (due to an unforeseen event). It’s considered a loan because they haven’t yet earned all of it—they have to pay it back. On-demand payroll means giving…
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8 Best Payroll Software for 2020
Payroll software makes it easy to calculate wages, pay employees via direct deposit, and file taxes for businesses that want to manage their payroll in-house. We compared popular options, including Gusto and Paychex. These cloud-based solutions make the most sense for small businesses due to ease of use and affordability. 8 Best Payroll Software for…
Gusto vs Paychex 2020
If you’re a small business with one to 100 employees, both Gusto and Paychex Flex are capable of processing your payroll and providing some HR support. Gusto however is better suited for price-conscious companies that don’t have large growth plans, while Paychex is designed to support businesses that scale or those that already have more…
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ADP vs Paychex: Which Should You Choose in 2020?
When it comes to payroll, most business owners have heard about ADP Run and Paychex; they’re both established payroll processing companies that offer comprehensive payroll and HR services. ADP Run has flexible plan options that support growing companies and especially shines with businesses in multiple states and those with more than 1,000 employees. Paychex provides…
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Gusto vs ADP 2020
Choosing between Gusto vs ADP Run for payroll is simple once you have a clear picture of what each system offers. They both give you tools to pay your employees, automate payroll tax management, and meet your HR needs. ADP is best for companies intending to grow past 100 employees and is more expensive because…
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Paying Your Employees: What Options Do You Have?
Employers have options when it comes to compensating their workers. In addition to the most common payment methods including cash, check, direct deposit, and pay card, there are some more creative options to choose from. In some states, you have to offer a minimum of two different ways to pay employees or you can be…
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Gusto vs Quickbooks Payroll: Who’s Best for Payroll 2020
Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll are both affordable software options for small business owners who want to access their payroll from anywhere. QuickBooks Payroll is best for small businesses that want to offer health insurance to employees and even better for those using QuickBooks accounting software. Gusto is an all-in-one solution that’s best for new small…
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1099 vs W2 Employees – Which is Better?
When it comes to hiring new workers, business owners can choose between independent contractors and employees. Contractors have more independence in how they conduct their work but aren’t protected by labor laws, such as minimum wage. They also receive different tax forms (1099 vs W2) to report their earnings to the IRS because employers don’t…
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Payroll Records: What to Keep & How Long to Keep Them
Payroll records are documents with any information about a company’s payroll, including data about employees, paychecks, and taxes. Per federal law, you should retain payroll records for three years and payroll tax records, such as unemployment taxes, need to be kept for four years. States such as New York, and agencies such as ERISA (governing…
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6 Best ADP Payroll Competitors for Small Business
ADP Run is a good option for small businesses looking for help managing their payroll. Many businesses choose ADP because of its long-standing history in the payroll industry. It has tools to help with all of the important things from paying employees and taxes to complying with labor laws, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s…
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