Posts by Zuma Payroll
Entrepreneurs Can Struggle Balancing Work and Life
Entrepreneurs Can Struggle Balancing Work and Life If you’re anything like me, then jobs are probably your worst enemy. Nothing’s worse than having to spend up to 12 hours a day at a job that you want nothing more than to walk away from. No matter what type of job, most of us face the…
Read MoreWhat Are Prevailing Wages?
What Are Prevailing Wages? Prevailing wages have been around in the United States since 1931 when the federal government created the Davis Bacon Act. In the Davis Bacon Act, contractors and subcontractors who are working on a federally funded project that costs over $2,000 must pay their laborers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits…
Read More7 Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
7 Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs are a different breed. Estimated to make up approximately 14 percent of the population nationwide, the businesses they launch account for, on average, a full 48 percent of jobs. Not everyone can do what an entrepreneur does, and here again, the statistics prove it. According to Forbes, only half…
Read MoreNew to Marketing Your Business Online? Here’s Where to Start
New to Marketing Your Business Online? Here’s Where to Start Online marketing is an essential part of promoting a small business these days. It’s more than just opening a Facebook page or starting a blog. Marketing your business online is about creating value for your customers, entertaining them without asking for anything in return. If…
Read MoreThe Liability Shift in Credit Card Processing That Business Owners Need to Understand
The Liability Shift in Credit Card Processing That Business Owners Need to Understand Counterfeit cards make up about 37 percent of credit card fraud in the US. The reported cases in 2014 alone add up to nearly 32 million, or three times the number of cases reported the year before. EMV Technology This alarming increase…
Read MoreWhy we need to replace not just repeal the Affordable Care Act
Why we need to replace not just repeal the ACA The Affordable Care Act provides insurance to tens of millions of Americans. As with most laws, there are some drawbacks to the legislation. This has led some politicians to want to repeal the law, and the new presidential administration is pushing for a repeal of…
Read MoreLLC vs. S Corp – Which One is Right for You?
LLC vs. S Corp – Which One is Right for You? So you have finally decided to start your own business – Congratulations! Now is the time to make some very important decisions before you move forward in the formation of your company. One of the most important and impactful decisions you will make is in…
Read MoreHow Australia Makes Taxing Fringe Benefits So Simple
How Australia Makes Taxing Fringe Benefits So Simple The fringe benefits tax is a tax levied on benefits provided by your employer. This tax is separate from income tax that is assessed on an employee’s regular salary. Companies have treated fringe benefits more liberally in the past before the tax code changed. Many companies legally…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Manage Gen X vs. Millennial Employees
How to Effectively Manage Gen X vs. Millennial Employees Many business owners are looking for ways to get the younger generations to change their work ethic and behavior. As an effective manager, it is important to understand who you are managing and that comes down to identifying all the unique needs of all the generations…
Read MoreConducting a job interview, best practices
Conducting a job interview, best practices Good interviewing doesn’t always lead to a good hire, but observing sound practices can get you a lot closer to finding the best fit for the job. Good interviewing is about asking the right questions to determine the best candidate, but it’s a two-way street that’s also about presentation…
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