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best payroll companies in Maine

What is the best payroll company in Maine?

What is the best payroll companys in Maine? When businesses are looking at outsourcing their payroll and HR needs, there are many Maine-based providers that they may choose from.  But, what are the best payroll companies in Maine? The “big 5” best Maine payroll companies include Paper Trails, Bangor Payroll,

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What is required of a Maine employer?

When you operate a business, there are many regulations that you must follow.  Both federal and state governments regulate what businesses need to do to stay in compliance.  In this article, we will review what is required of a Maine employer. Federal requirements of employers Before we dive into Maine

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How much does payroll cost?

How much does payroll cost?

So, you are thinking of outsourcing your payroll needs.  At this point, you are probably deciding between a few different payroll vendors.  And as with any business decision, you want to know how much it is going to cost.  Continue reading to learn how much payroll cost. Why outsource your

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The Top Payroll Questions Your Employees Will Ask You

As a business owner, HR director or office manager, you are bound to get asked question after question about your company’s policies and payroll practices.  Continue reading to learn the important questions an employee will ask you and how you can answer them. What is the difference between gross and

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Why do employers fear payroll?

Why do employers fear payroll?

Payroll.  It is probably a business owner’s least favorite part about operating a business.  But why is this the case?  Well, there are a handful of reasons.  We like to think that there are 5 big topics that scare a business owner or HR manager when they think about the

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5 features of isolved you probably didn’t know you had access to

5 features of isolved you probably didn’t know you had access to Businesses should take advantage of the powerful payroll and human capital management (HCM) software options that are available to them. These platforms allow businesses to streamline their payroll and human resource needs efficiently and effectively. isolved is one

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What is on demand pay?

Offering an array of fringe benefits is one way for a business to stand out above the competition.  With many businesses looking to hire, finding ways to attract and retain top talent remains a priority.  One thing that a business could decide to offer its’ employees is what is known as on demand pay. 

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Common W-2 mistakes to avoid

Common W-2 mistakes to avoid Every business that has at least 1 employee has to provide an IRS Form W-2 to each of its\’ employees. The W-2 reports employees\’ annual taxable wages and the amount of payroll taxes withheld from those wages. Inaccuracies or errors on these forms can result

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What to do with manual or voided checks

What to do with manual or voided checks When running a business there may be times when you will need to manually write an employee a check. This is especially true for small businesses. If this happens, it is important you know what to do with those manual or voided

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