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How to Do Payroll in Excel: 7 Simple Steps (+ Video & Template)

With attention to detail and an accurate and reliable template, processing payroll in Excel can be great for small businesses just starting out. Learn how with our guide and free template.

By Robie Ann Ferrer December 12, 2024 | Free Resources, How To, Human Resources

For very small businesses that operate in states without complex labor and tax laws, knowing how to do payroll in Excel is a good way to pay 10 or fewer employees. Since it is a completely manual approach to payroll, it does take time compared to other methods but can definitely be cost-effective for small…

How to Start a Lawn Care Business

By David Rivera December 11, 2024 | How To, Starting a Business

Learning how to start a lawn care business begins with writing your business plan and understanding the various associated costs and required legal documents. You’ll also need to research the market, analyze your competition, secure funding, and set up your business systems. Step 1: Write Your Lawn Care Business Plan Starting a business begins with…

How to Calculate Payroll: Everything Employers Need to Know

By Robie Ann Ferrer December 6, 2024 | Free Resources, How To, Human Resources

Before hiring employees, it’s important to take the time to learn how to calculate payroll for your business. It’ll save you time from having to correct errors and possibly thousands in fines, and you might even experience lower turnover by eliminating paycheck frustrations. While you can choose to compute everything manually, use an online small…

Putting Personal Money Into a Business in 4 Steps

By Andrew Wan December 3, 2024 | Financing, How To

If you’re interested in using your own money to start a business, you’ll need to open a business bank account, select your funding source, provide instructions for completing the transfer, and then record it for accounting purposes. Each of these steps involves certain nuances as well as additional considerations that can impact your ability to…

How to Convert Minutes for Payroll (+ Conversion Chart)

By Jennifer Soper December 2, 2024 | How To, Human Resources

If you are an employer with hourly workers, it can be challenging to calculate pay if they work only a fraction of an hour. To pay employees working partial hours, you need to know how to convert minutes for payroll. Failing to calculate minutes for payroll causes errors and creates more work on the back…

Hiring Seasonal Employees in 8 Easy Steps

By Bryan Driscoll November 29, 2024 | How To, Human Resources

Hiring seasonal employees—temporary workers hired when a business typically experiences increased demand—is a strategic move for managing workload during peak periods. In this guide, we’ll show you how to hire seasonal employees, from initiating recruitment early to correctly classifying your seasonal employees. By following our steps, you can attract, recruit, and onboard the right talent,…