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Invest in your business….Join the Chamber of Commerce

I am often surprised to hear from fellow business owners that they are not members of their regional chambers of commerce. Reasons vary from “the chamber only benefits tourism related businesses” to “I am too busy for networking events” to “my business is too small to benefit from a chamber membership.” While the chambers of […]

Our New HCM System is a Game Changer

With the introduction of iSolved HCM’s cloud-based platform, BizChecks Payroll Partners will save time and money. If there’s one thing we hear over and over again from business owners throughout Cape Cod and the South Shore, it’s that there just aren’t enough hours in the day. From the mundane to the momentous, the number of […]

What you need to know as an Entrepreneur

If you own a small business in Massachusetts, you’re not alone. With nearly 21% of people in the commonwealth employed by small businesses, according to an article on CBSNews.com, we have one of the highest small business employment rates in the country. The same story ranks Massachusetts as one of the 10 best states in which […]

Does Telecommuting Make Sense For Your Company?

New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has stirred up a hornet’s nest recently with her decision to end the company’s “work from home policy”. This controversial decision seems to fly in the face of a growing trend in this country to not only allow telecommuting but also encourage it. Forbes Magazine recently reported that 1 in 5 […]

To Accrue Or Not To Accrue Vacation

A client of ours recently spent a great deal of time and money contesting an employee’s claim that he was owed his four weeks vacation after giving his notice on January 10th. Unfortunately, this business owner chose to ignore repeated suggestions that his employees should accrue vacation time and he should put his vacation policy […]

An Unanswered Call

National Taxpayer advocate Nina E Olsen recently released her 2012 annual report to Congress, identifying tax reform as the overriding priority in tax administration. While her findings are certainly not surprising, they do highlight the need for comprehensive tax reform. Below are some of the highlights (lowlights): “The existing tax code makes compliance difficult, requiring […]

Are We Having Fun Yet?

We have all read about the famous (or infamous) Google perks. On-site medical care, ping pong tables, nap pods and free gourmet food are just a few of the benefits that have thousands of applicants flocking to Google HR. Increased opportunities for fun and employee freedom in the offices of other Fortune 500 companies are […]

Is Your Business in Compliance with New Hire Reporting?

One of the key services provided by payroll companies is new hire reporting. Federal Law mandates that all employers, regardless of type or size of business, comply with their state’s New Hire Reporting requirements. The Massachusetts new hire requirements can be found in Chapter 830 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations. Penalties for employers who […]

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