Payroll and the Small Business Owner
by Alice Pietraszko, ADP
When considering the responsibilities of running your small business, payroll may not be the first thing on your mind. Between worrying about profit and loss, inventory, employees, and providing the best service to your clients, issues like the specifics of state compliance laws may be an afterthought. However, details that may seem minute, such as updated labor law posters and making sure minors take the proper amount of time for breaks, can cause real problems for business owners. With state laws constantly changing, it can be almost impossible to keep atop of what to do.
By doing payroll and taxes in house, business owners often save money initially but end up paying fines and penalties when mistakes happen. The time it takes away from attending to other needs is also lost when problems arise. This liability is one that owners unnecessarily take on.
By letting an outside company handle the payroll and tax services for your business, there is peace of mind knowing that any problems that may occur will be handled by someone else. The time saved and the guarantee that your business will not suffer any penalties related to compliance or taxes lets you focus more on your business.
ADP, founded right here in New Jersey, has been the leading payroll company in The United States for over 60 years and has a strong reputation for attending to the needs of small businesses. Not only does ADP handle payroll and taxes, but also provides services in Worker’s Comp, Health, 401k, State Unemployment Insurance, and Human Resources.
Recently, ADP revolutionized the standard payroll platform by introducing ADP RUN. This program is state of the art by allowing business owners to have instant access to reports as soon as a payroll is processed. This means that you can view updated company and individual totals with each payroll, in an easy to read format. The program also has a preview function allowing the business owner to view exactly what is being submitted before processing the payroll, eliminating any chance of errors, and shows exactly how much will be needed in the payroll account after wages and taxes are calculated. For companies without a structured human resources department, ADP RUN can also offer an Employer Tools function which will provide free background checks, handbooks, hiring and firing guides and much more.
For businesses already using a payroll provider, ADP can save a business, on average, 10% annually on the cost of their payroll. With promotions ranging from a month of free payroll to gift cards worth up to $500, ADP has something for everyone’s budget and needs. As the local ADP representative in the area, I would be happy to provide you more information about our services. I can be reached at 856-437-3078.
Alice Pietraszko
Associate District Manager, ADP
Small Business Services
Office - 856-437-3078
Cell - 215-932-1649
Fax - 856-439-1686
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