Running a restaurant or bar is time-consuming, demanding and stressful. What if I told you a payroll and HR software can simplify your everyday HR tasks? I am in the marketing department at Dominion Systems, a payroll and HR SaaS (Software as a Service) company, but I also have about 10 years of experience working in the food and beverage industry. I’ve worked at multiple restaurant locations and received multiple promotions enabling me to work in different departments ranging from front of house positions, to marketing manager, to floor manager, allowing me to see many aspects of what goes into running a restaurant. I wanted to put my experience from both industries together to bring you value, which is why I’m going to share how a payroll and HR software can be valuable to your company in the food and beverage industry.
Read MoreAre you happy with your payroll process? Whether you’re using a software as a service, a CPA, processing through your bank, or run in house, do you find you’ve had a lot of issues with your procedures? Have you thought about looking elsewhere? If so, now is the time to do so. I know, how could I say that if year-end is so busy already? If you’re not currently considering shopping payroll providers, you should think again. Why you ask? Well, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year when it comes to shopping. If you are already spending time shopping for gifts for your friends and family, why not shop for your business as well? After all, it is because of your business that you are able to purchase those gifts for family and friends, so why not do your best to improve it? If you have not changed your mind about shopping for payroll now, then you should read on.
Read MoreAs a small, privately owned business, we at Dominion understand all too well that if you want to expand your reach and grow financially, it is vital to have smooth and efficient processes in place. These processes can range from onboarding to employee retention to internal trainings, and of course, payroll. These processes have to be streamlined if you want your product or service to run smooth. The faster a business grows, the more problems come along, including data security, remote access, and having sufficient backup data. These are all concerns that business owners have to constantly be thinking about.
Read MoreAs you may already know, there are many different types of payroll processing: ranging from in-house to outsourcing, to even using a CPA. You’ve probably have heard of many different payroll service companies, but do you know exactly what they do and what they offer? Just like their name suggests, payroll companies ensure that employees are paid on time and that all of the employers stay compliant. Obviously, payroll is more than just writing checks, and a good payroll company will offer more than just that. Depending on the size of the company and the software’s capabilities, there are a variety of different things that payroll companies do for their customers.
Read MoreTo streamline company processes and keep efficiency at its peak, many small businesses have been switching to cloud-based software. One of the more tedious and consistent tasks of every business is completing payroll every pay period. It may be that payroll is something you handle yourself, or it may be a job you hire a CPA, accountant, or in house payroll manager to complete. Whichever process you use, it may be time to consider the benefits of what cloud-based payroll can contribute in the long run.
Read MoreNo matter the size of your business, whether you have 1 employee or 100, having a payroll system in place is crucial to staying prepared with all legal and mandated responsibilities with being an employer. The benefit of software that assists with payroll is that it will save you time and help shield you from penalties given out by the IRS. As a new business owner, payroll probably isn’t the biggest thing on your mind, so that’s why setting up a payroll software will get a lot of the busy work out of the way – allowing you more time to focus on more pressing needs and decisions for your success. So where do you start with the set up?
Read MoreSo you got a job in payroll, congrats! There is much to learn, but don’t worry, with the right resources you’ll be running payroll like a pro in no time. Diving into your software, learning the company’s processes, and doing some targeted research will definitely help you get a good start on your career. Here are a few tips I’ve gathered to make sure you are putting your best foot forward.
Read MoreHave you ever purchased a “one-size-fits-all” piece of clothing and found that even though it certainly fits, it looks completely wrong? (Sure the skirt waist is right, but you weren’t planning on having a train that rivals a wedding dress!) How about having eaten at Subway, where the menu boasts nearly 37 million different sandwich combinations—surely there’s an option for everybody somewhere in there! (But anybody who’s anybody knows to order honey oat.) Even getting a gym membership is marketed as being the right choice for anyone—that’s why they offer different classes, trainers, and machines perfect for all levels of fitness.
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