Recruiting apps make it easier for small business owners and hiring managers to find, interview, and hire workers without having to sit at a desk or use a computer. They range from job boards to applicant tracking systems, communication tools, and interview schedulers. Here are the best apps to help you recruit faster and more…
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How to Hire a Sales Rep [+Free Checklist]
Sales reps serve as the business development arm of your company, finding new clients and closing deals. In fact, some may work for commission only, if you offer the right incentives. We’ll share tips on where to look for great candidates, how to interview them, and what kind of compensation to offer when hiring sales…
How to Hire an Intern in 5 Steps
Hiring an intern is a great way to tap into talented students who haven’t yet graduated from college. You can find interns by contacting your college career center or searching on job boards like Indeed. You can even hire unpaid interns as long as you meet FLSA guidelines when setting up your internship program. To…
Top Tips to Get the Best Payroll Training
The best training for payroll is relative to what you’re trying to accomplish. If you’re a business owner needing to run payroll for employees, you can spend little to no money learning with online resources. If you’re a payroll clerk who wants to be promoted, a $2,000 advanced payroll program might be more appropriate. If…
Restaurant Tip Pooling Laws & Guidelines
Tip pooling is combining all or a portion of all of your employees’ tips and redistributing among eligible front-of-house employees. Often confused with tip sharing, which traditionally includes employees who don’t directly receive tips, tip pooling can increase morale. However, there are laws, like forbidden management participation, that must be followed to avoid being fined….
How to Calculate & Process Retroactive Pay
Retroactive pay (retro pay) is a payment made to an employee to make up the difference between what was paid and what should’ve been paid. It can occur when salary is increased in the middle of a pay cycle or a bonus that was earned in a prior pay period is paid. In this article,…
How to Pay Independent Contractors in 5 Steps
For employers, paying independent contractors is simpler and often cheaper than paying employees because they don’t have to withhold or pay taxes. Although year-end reports are required to show amounts paid, labor laws—like minimum wage—that cover employees don’t apply. Even better, some payroll services charge $5 a month per contractor. If you’re looking for an…
6 Top Church Payroll Services 2019
Church payroll is nonprofit payroll with added clergy tax nuisances. You can use a church payroll service, and a specialist will process your payroll; software requires you do more work. Cost ranges from $600 to $1,400 a year for 10 employees. We evaluated pricing, compliance, church-specific features, and customer reviews to determine the best options….
Payroll Outsourcing Services, Costs & Pitfalls
Outsourcing payroll is an easy way to save time and money; instead of tracking and calculating employee pay by hand or using spreadsheets, you can hire a bookkeeper, use software, or work with a professional employer organization (PEO). Outsourcing costs are less than $100 to $4,000 annually for 10 employees, depending on the vendor. How…
Namely vs Zenefits: Price, Features & What’s Best 2019
Namely and Zenefits are both cloud-based HR software programs that manage HRIS data and processes—like employee records, benefits enrollment, labor law compliance, and payroll. While Zenefits is generally more affordable and easier to set up, Namely is a bit more customizable. Both provide an HR portal and mobile app for employee self-service. When to Use…
Best Gusto Competitors 2019
is a popular online payroll software service for businesses with less than 50 employees. Starting at $45 monthly for one employee, it has automation, human resources (HR) tools, and popular integration options. However, it only offers benefits in 24 states. There are numerous Gusto competitors that are cheaper and/or have more advanced HR features. Top…
Restaurant Payroll: The Ultimate Guide
Restaurant payroll can be complicated if your employees earn more than $30 a month in tips because they’re subject to additional tax laws and regulations. Federal law allows you to pay them as little as $2.13 an hour, dictates what you can deduct from their paychecks, and determines the taxes your business must pay. Paying…