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For Profitable Septic, Sewer, or Portable Restroom Contractors It’s payday, the day that all of your employees look forward to. But, if your payroll system isn’t organized or up to date, you might be stressed out over how to approach payroll. So, we will provide you with six tips to stay organized and keep your septic, sewer, or portable restroom contractor business running smoothly.
1. Pay Frequency and Methods How often are you paying your employees —
monthly, bi-weekly, weekly? Whatever pay period you decide on, remember that it should be in the
paying by the hour can be complex, as you have to keep track of how many hours your employees have worked. Use timesheet software to let your employees keep track of their time on the clock. You can even integrate it with your payroll software.
2. Pick the Right Software The right software will help your company stay more organized. When looking for payroll software, keep in mind that it’s suggested your software has a cloud option where you can safely and easily access all of your information. This centralizes all of your information, allowing you to obtain it from anywhere at any time.
employee’s best interest. Each pay period has its ups
3. Make a Budget
and downs. Weekly pay periods satisfy employees but
When creating a payroll plan, make sure you budget
are a lot to keep up with.
in bonuses or commissions for your employees and
Depending on the role within your company, a salary setup might not make sense. At times,
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state and federal taxes. Additionally, do not forget that employers are required to pay Social Security, as
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