As a restaurant owner, you know that there are specific rules you need to follow, for both your restaurant safety and properly paying your employees.

There will likely come a time in your small business journey when you are ready to hire employees.

Because the restaurant industry operates differently, it’s safe to assume that your new employees are going to have questions about how, and when, they are going to get paid.

Today, perks like free snacks or lunches, pet-friendly offices, flexible hours, and work from home options, are common, which means more employees are expecting them in their job search.

Farms are especially feeling the pressure of high turnover as the economy booms, and employees start to look elsewhere for development opportunities.

Business insurance protects your business in various forms including, financial assets, intellectual and physical property from a covered loss due to lawsuits, property damage, theft, vandalism, loss of income, and employee injuries. 

Between pouring over resumes, selecting candidates, interviewing said candidates, there’s a lot that goes into getting someone on your team

As a farmer, you know that preparation and having a plan can be the difference between a successful season or a disaster.  Similarly, when it comes to farming payroll, there are some complexities you need to be aware of and prepare yourself for.

When you opened your restaurant, you were likely thinking about the menu, pricing, and deals, and what the name would be. What probably didn’t make that list was how you were planning to handle your restaurant payroll.

With job seekers faced with more workplace options than they’ve likely experienced in their lifetimes, how can you draw in the right candidates to your business?

Let’s face it, while not the most popular task; payroll is a business necessity.

Groupon is a where consumers go to find great deals on fitness classes, spa services, restaurants, and more.

Matthew Weissman, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in South Florida, has been a small business owner for nearly 20 years.

From vacation and sick days to tackling jury duty, maternity leave, FMLA, and military leave, understanding the paid and unpaid time off requirements may be confusing.

Running a small business comes with a variety of challenges, most of which are financial.

“Payroll and taxes are fun and easy!” – Said no one ever. As an accountant, you know firsthand how small business owners feel about all things payroll and tax-related, and you know that it’s not favorable.

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and their clients generally share a symbiotic relationship, one where communication and transparency are key.

When it comes to owning a small business, one of the most common fears is “what happens if I fail?” While nobody ever wants their small business to fail, it’s, unfortunately, something that does happen.

Choosing to offer a retirement plan as a benefit for your employees can be a real differentiator when it comes to attracting and retaining a talented workforce—and it’s also a milestone for many small businesses, marking when they have “made it” to the degree that they can compete with benefits offered by larger companies. 

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