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Payroll was once a core service offered by many CPA firms. It attracted clients, fostered long-term relationships, and served as […]
As a small business owner, you’re constantly managing competing prioritiesóinventory, staffing, marketing, and customer service. It’s easy to let payroll […]
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Here’s Part 1 of how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, signed into law by President Trump on […]
CPA firms that handle payroll, even indirectly, are often the first to get a call when something goes wrong. But […]
The Reality of I-9 Compliance Gaps I-9 compliance unawareness is surprisingly common. Even established businesses operating for decades often have […]
Payroll is one of those back-office tasks that’s both essential and deceptively complex. If you’ve ever spent hours crunching numbers, […]
CPA firms were in a unique position during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were they trying to help their business […]
Eliminating low-value, repetitive work is a goal for many CPA firms. Instead of focusing on transactional services that are billed […]
The end of 2025 is coming fast ó especially for payroll teams. Between final pay runs, closing out tax records, […]
As 2025’s fourth quarter draws closer, many CPA firms face the pressure of wrapping up the year while laying the […]
Business owners face the same pressures every January: making sure employee and contractor paperwork is filed accurately and on time […]
In the highly competitive world of payroll services, independence can feel like freedom. You control your branding, pricing, client interactions, […]
Today’s CPA firms are under increasing pressure to do more with less ó handle more clients, offer more services, and […]
CPA firms are increasingly caught in a trap. Clients expect immediate responses to payroll issues regardless of time, scope, or […]
Let’s face itórunning payroll isn’t anyone’s favorite part of owning a business. And when independent contractors (aka 1099 workers) are […]
For many businesses, seasonal hiring isn’t optional. It’s a necessity. Whether it’s the holiday retail rush, summer tourism spikes, or […]
CPA firms are seeing a surge in fraud targeting their clients. From corrupt email accounts and fraudulent bank account changes […]
Following up on last month’s blog about the history of workers compensation, this month we’ll take a closer look at one […]
After completing 44 payroll company acquisitions, we’ve learned that every seller has unique goals. Some want to retire immediately. Others want to remain […]
If there was one big theme at this year’s payroll, accounting, and M&A conferences, it was this: consolidation isn’t slowing down — […]
For many small business owners, workers’ compensation feels like just another insurance policy — a required expense that gets renewed […]
Payroll professionals spend a lot of time helping clients comply with tax regulations, manage employee records, and process payroll accurately. […]
Whether you plan to sell your payroll business next year, ten years from now, or never, one question is worth […]
Founder Profile: Danny Barnhill Owner: Danny Barnhill, founder of PaySouth Payroll Services Business Model: serving small businesses in South Carolina (95% under 50 employees) Structure: Solo operator with […]
If you run a small payroll business, you already know this: Your technology isn’t just part of your operation — […]
There comes a moment for many small businesses when the question shifts from “How do we grow?” to “What happens […]
