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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 weeks and teleworking when possible. Summer is a popular time for companies to explore other options. Work-life balance is essential to everyone. During the summer months, longer […]

Sara Wirt has been with PaySmart for 14 years! She is our resident tax guru that remains on top of the ever-changing regulations. Sara is a wealth of knowledge as she can share this knowledge with our team, clients, and other payroll providers throughout the country! This allows her to consistently provide suggestions to improve […]

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 affects the power of these same customers to purchase them. Combating Inflation is a daunting task for any small business owner. However, each must take steps to […]

There are three basic tests an employee must meet to qualify as an exempt employee. We’ve sifted through the information and wanted to share the Department of Labor’s three basic tests. If an employee meets these criteria, the employee is exempt. The employee is paid a fixed salary. The employee’s salary is at least $684/week […]

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 ways small business owners can boost their earnings is by working with their current client base. Small business owners’ current customers are some of their most vital […]

  Our own Brittnie, yes – that is right, Brittnie with an “i.e.,” has been a Payroll Specialist with PaySmart since 2018 and says that she comes to work every day to do the job that she loves! Not too many people can say that! It shows when she strives to support our clients by […]

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 big step is going paperless. Small business owners can go paperless to help decrease their own, employees’, and customers’ identities. They must understand that identity theft is […]

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, the world of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) quickly becomes even more confusing. Small business owners need to identify which OSHA requirements they must abide by. […]

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 energy on is resolving a disagreement between their employees. Small business owners need to know how to quickly and efficiently handle employee conflicts. When small business owners […]

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 than ever before. Many employees quit their jobs out of fear that this feeling will never go away. This leaves many small businesses and their remaining employees […]