Important Tax Tips for 2024
The U.S. tax code is complicated and often hard to understand, with many provisions, credits and disallowances. Let's review a few credits that many people are interested in,...
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October 21, 2024
Important Tax Tips for 2024
The U.S. tax code is complicated and often hard to understand, with many provisions, credits and disallowances. Let's review a few credits that many people are interested in,...
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What's the Story on Meal Deductions?
Business meals: yes or no on deductions? In brief, you cannot take a deduction for any expense related to activities generally considered entertainment, amusement or recreation. However, you...
Tips for Practicing Work-Life Balance
Finding the delicate balance between work and personal life can feel like an endless juggling act in the bustling business world. Small business owners, in particular, often find...
How Noncompete Agreements Work
Noncompete contracts (or clauses) are used to reduce competition by prohibiting former employees, and sometimes contractors and consultants, from (a) taking competing jobs after leaving your company or...
7 Considerations When Preparing Your Payroll Budget
Most companies spend 20% to 30% of their annual revenue on payroll. The exact amount varies based on the employer's size, industry, and staffing and operational needs. In...
Should you do the marketing for your business?
In the ever-evolving business landscape, marketing plays a pivotal role in determining a company's success. For small business owners, the question of whether to handle marketing in-house or...
Is It Time To Review Your Business's Organizational Structure?
The way businesses operate has changed in many ways since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these changes are dramatic, and others are fairly straightforward. Now we are entering...
Is an intern right for me?
In recent years, interns have become increasingly popular in small businesses across the country and around the globe. Across all industries, small business owners are beginning to see...
What Should I Post on Social Media?
Social media is a handy tool all small business owners should strive to implement into their communication strategies. Creating interesting and engaging content entices their customers and even...
Five Reasons Small Business Should Make Customer Service a Priority
Customers are the most important catalysts to the success of any business. Thus, small business owners cannot overlook the importance of providing excellent customer service to all who...
Tips to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Customer
When running a small business, one of the top priorities of any owner is attracting customers. With customers, their companies will thrive and succeed. Have you ever heard...
Tips for Shopping for New Vendors
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, it is time for small business owners to reflect on the year that has just passed. Part of doing so...
Filling in the Gaps
One of the biggest creators of stress in the lives of small business owners is a lack of available resources. Many times, the resources they are lacking are...
Escaping Business Owner Burnout
In today's world, business owners are increasingly likely to experience burnout at some point in their careers. With supply chain disruptions, inflation, and the ongoing effects of the...
Six Tips to Hire Right the First Time
Hiring new talent is a process every small business owner must undergo. However, that does not mean it is always accessible. Small business owners must strive to hire...
Increase Prices While Keeping Loyal Customers
Can you increase prices while keeping loyal customers? It’s an age-old question that every small business owner has asked or is bound to ask themselves at some point...
Fail Forward
Experiencing failure is an inevitable part of running a small business. Unfortunately, small business owners are often placed in risky situations where they may have to make a...
Five Ways Small Business Owners can Avoid Miscommunication
Miscommunications and misunderstandings are bound to happen in any workplace. However, the frequency with which they occur can likely be lowered in many small businesses. While small business...
Five Ways to Combat Negativity in the Workplace
Every small business will experience its fair share of negativity over the years. Whether these people interact internally or externally with each organization, they will somehow impact it....
Five Ways for Small Business Owners to Work Smarter
Boosting productivity is one of the easiest ways for small business owners to increase their bottom lines. However, figuring out strategies to increase productivity is not always as...
Eight Tips to Help Small Business Owners Improve their Focus
Excellent focus while at work is essential for any small business owner or leader. Being able to lock in and focus during work allows small business owners and...
Should I niche my business offerings
When a small business owner chooses to niche their business, they drill down and focus their products and services on one specific part of their industry. Doing so...
6 Step Formula for Developing Sales Goals for Small Business
One responsibility every small business owner eventually has to tackle is developing sales goals. However, at times, this process can be tricky. It can be challenging for small...
Six-Step Guide to Surviving Tough Financial Times
Today, small business owners must be more prepared to survive and thrive during tough financial times. With rising inflation and a pending recession, small business owners must clearly...
Seven Steps to Build a New Business from Zero
Building a business from the ground up can be one of the most exciting yet challenging times of an entrepreneur's life. It is sure to be an experience...
Six Tips to Scale Your Business
Many small business owners dream of scaling their businesses. However, to do so, they must position their businesses in an environment allowing them to grow without restriction. When...
Should we open another location?
When small business owners set out to open their first business locations, they dream of providing customers with products and services they will fall in love with. As...
Six Ways Small Business Owners Can Attract and Retain the New Generation
Attracting and retaining the new generation of consumers can be daunting for small business owners. It can be difficult to grab their attention and keep them returning to...
Five Ways for Small Business Owners to Attract New Candidates
Writing an attention-grabbing job description can be tricky for any employer looking to attract new candidates. However, if small business owners master creating compelling job descriptions, attracting new...
Five Ways for Small Businesses to Provide Excellent Service
The new year has arrived. It is time for small business owners to start thinking about how they will approach providing superior customer service for the year ahead....
Five Ways to Attract Customer of Your Dreams
A dream customer. Every small business owner has one. However, few know how to attract that customer and keep them returning to do business for years. Attracting and...
Six Tips to Improve Payroll Accuracy
Entrepreneurs need to ensure their payroll is up-to-date and accurate when running a small business. Guaranteeing this information is frequently updated, and correct is vital to keep any...
Placing a high value in Workplace Culture
Workplace culture is becoming increasingly critical to a business’s employees and overall success. Employees value a workplace culture in which they feel safe, respected, and loved. They...
Small business can benefit from giving back
Giving back to the community is integral to any small business’ success. One of the easiest ways a small business can do so is through participating in community...
Three reasons why PaySmart's PPX is right for you
Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done? Is payroll vital to you, yet it may be one of...
Small Business Success Secrets from Leaders
Large corporations may appear out of reach to small businesses. All businesses, at one point, started small with a dream. Even companies with the best ideas had to...
Five Tips to Deal with Change in the Workplace
Change is something that one can always count on. In business, one can not always anticipate every possible change. Companies can expect that change is constant though. They...
Will overtime work for your small business?
Many small business owners are struggling with attracting and hiring new employees. They may be challenged with increased employee turnover as big businesses continue to raise their starting...
Would an alternative work schedule work for your business?
Small businesses that implement an alternative schedule may do so to improve work-life balance. Some organizations may choose to offer alternative work schedules. This may include shortened work...
Four ways small business owners can combat inflation
Inflation is hitting small business owners at an all-time high. It affects the ability of small businesses to provide their products and services to their customers. It also...
Three Ways To Increase Revenues Without Adding Clients
Something all small business owners hope to accomplish is increasing their revenue. Luckily, they do not have to look very far to do so. One of the simplest...
Protect your company from identity theft
Many employers, employees, and consumers fear having their identities stolen. While some believe identity theft is mainly out of their control, business owners can stop it. That one...
The 6 most common OSHA requirements that applies to small business
OSHA requirements are a tricky part of business administration for many business owners. When it comes to defining which requirements apply to their businesses and which do not,...
Five ways to manage employee conflict
The task of the multitude of responsibilities and challenges that come from running a business is overwhelming. The last thing any small business owner wants to focus their...
Six Signs of Employee Burnout
In labor and supply chain shortages, employee burnout has become increasingly common in businesses nationwide. Tasked with extra responsibilities and longer shifts, employees become tired and overwhelmed faster...
Lessons From Five Famous Mom and Pop Shops
Mom and pop shops are the heart of many towns, neighborhoods, and cities across the United States and worldwide. Whether they are the local pizzeria, hardware store, boutique,...
Eight Ways Small Businesses Can Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day
?Employee Appreciation Day is almost here. Employee Appreciation Day is the best time of the year for small business owners to show their employees how much they appreciate...
6 Ways Small Businesses Can Overcome Current Shortages
Fulfilling customer demands has become increasingly difficult for small business owners in the wake of Covid-19. Today, many businesses face challenges retaining reliable staff and acquiring the supplies...
8 Ways Small Business can Jumpstart Employee Recruitment
In the post-pandemic world, the issue of retaining employees has become all too common for many small-business owners. Although you are working hard and taking all essential measures...
Ten Tips to Get Organized in 2022
Getting organized may seem like a daunting task to any small business owner. However, taking small steps each day to further your business’s organization will ensure it continues...
Six Tips to Set Achievable 2022 Goals
Although the beginning of the year may feel exhausting after some time off over the holidays, it is the best time of the year to begin setting goals...
Eight End of the Year Tasks for Small Business
The final month of 2021 has arrived, and the holiday season is in full swing. It is the happiest time of the year, but it can also be...
5 Ways Small Business Can Attract New Customers Using Testimonials
Small business owners may be exploring other options with regard to their current vendors. They may be seeking other opportunities to reduce expenses. They may be open to...
Nine Ways Small Businesses Can Save Money in 2022
As 2021 comes to an end, many small businesses are taking the time to review their 2021 books. They are planing their 2022 budget. Owners and managers may...
Tips to Overcome the Employee Shortage Crisis
Are you a business owner or manager struggling to retain employees and attract new employees? You are not alone! Many organizations, including small businesses here in Central PA,...
Three Ways Giving Back Pays You Back
Small business is the backbone of the community in which it serves. When a business participates in community service initiatives serving nonprofits and other local organizations in need,...
Seven Tips to Effectively Return To the Juggling Act
Many workers had experienced a transition during the pandemic that allowed them to spend more time with their families. They’ve benefitted from commutes that were shortened or eliminated....
13 Tips to Return to In Person Networking
Has it been a while since you attended a professional event? You are not alone! Whether you have been at your first networking event in 18 months or...
Six Leadership Tips from Today's Leaders
Some leaders are natural. They are born that way. Those leaders are the lucky ones. If you are like most leaders, you are a continuous student. You may...
How Small Businesses Can Put Vacation Time to Work
Did you know that your business could be more profitable due to time off? Are you viewing your employees' vacation time as an expense vs. an asset? If...
Reopening Post-Pandemic Considerations
Governor Wolf announced that all businesses, events, and venues could return to 100% capacity. Pennsylvania residents have been anxiously awaiting this reopening of our state. Small businesses have...
Eight Ways a Payroll Provider Supports your Business
Employers who do not have a human resources department or a payroll processor on staff may be burdened with payroll responsibilities. Therefore, they either process payroll independently or...
Seven Ways Small Business Can Improve Safety in the Workplace
June is National Safety Month. National Safety Month makes an excellent time for small businesses to take this opportunity to recognize the importance of workplace safety. In addition,...
Five Tips to Maintain Data Integrity for a Small Business
eBay, Equifax, and Twitter are some of the biggest brands that have experience data integrity problems. All businesses hope never to deal with a security breach. Employers are...
Eight tips for business owners to decrease their stress
Are you a small business owner trying to manage the stress that is related to operating your business? If so, you are not alone! Owning and operating a...
Five Tips to Decrease Stress in the Workplace
April is Stress Awareness Month. It is essential to recognize the importance of managing stress. Stress is one of the biggest public health challenges we face within our...
9 Ways Mom and Pops Can Compete With Big Box Stores
March 29th, 2021 is National Mom and Pop Business Owner Day. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted mom and pop shops the most. We've passed the first anniversary of...
Five Employee Appreciation Day Ideas On A Shoestring Budget
Employee appreciation is vital to organizations that recognize that they need to leverage their most significant asset, their employees, to succeed. Employee Appreciation Day was deemed a national...
Ten Tips to Promote Diversity & Inclusion for Small Business
2020 was one of the most challenging years ever. But, there were a lot of suitable lessons that we have learned from and grown from. The strong social...
Four Small Business Budgeting Tips for 2021
Small business budgeting is more important now than ever! It has been nearly a year since the pandemic became a problem. The mandated government shut-down created a domino...
SEVEN Ways to Improve Accountability in 2021
Roughly half of all Americans create New Year's Resolutions at the start of each year. Yet, only about ten percent of these individuals have the accountability to follow...
Are you considering starting a side hustle?
You are not alone! In fact, you are amongst millions of American that are either considering starting a side hustle or have already launched one! In 2019 57...
Six Reasons Why Being your own Boss is AWESOME!
Our team at PaySmart is thankful for the contributions of the hard-working entrepreneurs that live, work, and play in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area. We recognize how...
October is National Financial Planning Month
The leaves are changing. The air is crisp. It’s getting dark out earlier. Before we know it, it will be time to wrap gifts and eat turkey with...
Five Marketing Tips for a Shoestring Budget
The pandemic has brought so much uncertainty to small business owners, not only in our backyard of South Central Pennsylvania but across the entire country. Many small business...
7 Distinctions Between a Good Manager and Good Leader
Although many characteristics of a good manager and a good leader overlap, distinctions between the two are becoming important to recognize in today’s business climate. A good manager...
Utilizing Customer Service to Remain Competitive
Many businesses were thriving at the beginning of March 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a nation-wide shutdown that brought the economy to a grinding halt. Some industries...
5 Applications to Help Increase Employee Productivity While Working from Home
Small business owners and managers were left scrambling mid-March when faced with a forced shut-down. Many businesses opted to allow employees to work from home as an alternative...
The Importance of Expressing Gratitude for Services During Economic Recovery
A Guide to Tipping as the Hospitality Industry Re-Opens The service industry is among those sectors most heavily affected by the recent shutdown of businesses that heavily interface...
Reopening business during the “new normal”
Most small businesses have been adversely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic, and those that are still in operation are now beginning to reopen to what is being termed...
When Outsourcing Makes Sense: A Guide to Selecting a Third-party Vendor
Small businesses and larger organizations have many of the same needs, but due to size and limited resources, outsourcing services to third-party vendors can often reduce operational costs...
Too much paperwork!
There may be times in which business owners and managers throw their hands up in the air and say there is too much paperwork! There are too many...
Three Step Approach to Reducing Stress in the Workplace
April is Stress Awareness Month and with the distraction of adapting to the COVID19 pandemic, many of us have not had an opportunity to raise awareness to stress...
10 Activities to Stay Busy During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Are you looking for some different ideas to stay busy while safely practicing social distancing? Social distancing does not have to mean social isolation. While we are experiencing...
Small business responsibility during Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has everyone anxious. We ask that you be guided by facts and do your part to take measures to be safe and consider the...
3 Ways Successful Business Owners Overcome Limited Resources
Going into business for yourself can be risky but also very rewarding. 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years according to the Bureau of Labor...
5 Challenges the Small Business Owner Faces
The small business owner is the backbone of our country's economy representing most businesses and a significant share of the workforce. Different industries have their own set of...
What’s the best payroll service for small business?
The best payroll service for a small business is one that can understand the unique needs of a small business. Small business owners can relate to the challenges...
Today is the best day to make a good choice
[caption id="attachment_100" align="alignnone" width="174"] New Client Concierge[/caption] Today is the best day to make a good choice PaySmart is a good choice today and every day! Has outsourcing...
Streamlining HR for Your Small Business
Feel like you’re spending too much time trying to manage your Human Resources function? Frustrated at the minutiae? Afraid you’ll miss an important detail? Take a breath –...
Make your payroll process more efficient- at no added cost!
PaySmart will review your current payroll process and identify ways we can make it even easier for you! Who doesn’t love easier? And even better when it doesn’t...