Small Business Owners United
A community forum open to HR and financial managers and anyone involved or interested in payroll processes, compliance, human resource management, and HRIS and software automation. We discuss problems, concerns, and questions and offer solutions and advice to streamline these key business operations.
Recent Questions
How does classifying your employees affect payroll?
I have started the process of becoming an employer and I have all my team members' information and documents. I don’t see why I need to classify whether my employees are independent contractors or employees; it’s obvious. I have their bank details, I know how much I’m paying everyone, and my business is still fairly new, so I know everyone's employee status. Asked a year ago
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What type of payroll schedule should I use for my business?
I’m fairly new to payroll process management, but I know every business, no matter the size, should run its payroll in a professional manner. I have just submitted all the required documents for payroll and my employment. The only thing that I’m currently struggling with is the payroll schedule. I don’t know which payment schedule to use for my business.Asked a year ago
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Which forms do employees fill out before I run my first payroll?
I run a small business, and I am planning on bringing in a few people aboard as my business is doing well, and I now need a workforce to keep it running smoothly. I am establishing my business payroll process, and I know good payroll management is key to ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. However, I’m unsure which documents they need to fill out before payroll at the end of the pay period.Asked a year ago
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What elements are included in a business's payroll policy?
I am drawing up a payroll process for my business. I want to make sure I do not miss any regulations or requirements. I’m not familiar with some of the laws for payroll policies, but I want to avoid any unwanted penalties. Can someone please advise me on the main things I need to include in my business payroll policy? Asked a year ago
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Do I register with the EFTPS if I am going to use payroll software?
I want to start hiring some employees, but that means I need to prepare to process payroll for my future employees. I’m stuck between doing payroll myself and getting payroll software, and all the regulations I have to adhere to are a bit confusing. Do I have to register with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) if I outsource or automate my payroll management?Asked a year ago
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Where can I get my EIN if I run a small business?
I want to start a small business in the retail industry, but I’m not sure how to go about ensuring that I do things accordingly. I know I have to get an employer identification number (EIN) to register my business, but I don’t actually know where small business owners have to apply for one. Can someone please assist? Thank you.Asked a year ago
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How does HRIS software assist in payroll processing?
I’m considering integrating a human resources information system (HRIS) into the business for my HR department, but I’m not sure how it would fit with the current payroll system or assist with payroll functions. My team is managing without one, but I don't want to miss the opportunity to streamline some processes and save time and resources. Asked a year ago
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Can I add new employees to my payroll system with HRIS?
Adding and removing employees on the payroll system alone during the payroll cycle is time-consuming. I want to know if I would be able to update relevant employee data such as marital status and bank details changes on the HRIS from my payroll system during a payroll cycle seamlessly if I integrate it with the payroll system.Asked a year ago
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Does integrating HRIS with my payroll system ensure compliance?
I'd like to implement a system in my HR department that will help ensure that payroll is handled correctly and that compliance issues are avoided. I want to invest in software that will reduce issues that might affect my business's ability to operate well. Would integrating an HRIS system aid in avoiding penalties for noncompliance and incorrect deduction calculations?Asked a year ago
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Can HRIS auto-update changes made on the payroll system?
I want to invest in providing my HR team with all the necessary resources that can make their processes more efficient and increase their productivity. I want to integrate an HIRS system with the payroll system in place so they don't spend too much time on payroll admin. Does an HRIS system automatically update changes made in the payroll system, or must they manually update changes in employee data?Asked a year ago
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