4 Reasons Cloud-Based Payroll is Good for Small Businesses

As 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.

PayrollGuest UserJune 22, 2017Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Software, SaaS, Cloud StorageComment

How to Start a Business in Michigan

If you’re thinking of starting a business here in Michigan there are a few things you will need to prepare for before you open shop. If you’re a first time business owner, the thought of all that goes into entrepreneurship can be enough to scare you away from the idea all together; things such as setting up your tax id, hiring employees, getting business insurance and so on. Opening a business can seem like a daunting task, but with the right steps in place you’ll be ready for your grand opening in no time.

BusinessMarketing TeamAugust 31, 2016Small Business, Michigan BusinessComment

Why Small Businesses Should Consider Cloud-Based Payroll Software

To 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.

Business, PayrollMarketing TeamJanuary 25, 2016Cloud-Based, Payroll, Payroll Software, Small BusinessComment

How to Build Long-Term Customer Relationships

As a new or business owner, you are probably eager to gain as many clients as possible to bring in business. While gaining new customers is a great accomplishment in itself, it’s equally important to maintain healthy and lasting relationships with those customers to keep your business thriving. Help develop and sustain your client relationships with these 5 tips:

BusinessMarketing TeamAugust 12, 2015Business, Small Business, New Business, Customer ServiceComment

Applicant Tracking System - Small Business IndustryView

We were recently approached by Software Advice, an HR technology firm, with an interesting report stating what features vendors offer in an applicant tracking system (ATS). The key findings from the study are as follows:

A stand-alone ATS was the most commonly available product with 34 percent of vendors offering it.
Applicant tracking and applicant sourcing were offered together by 10 percent of the vendors in the report.
Small business buyers most often requested personnel tracking, benefits administration and applicant tracking, but only 17 percent of vendors offered these together as an integrated suite.

Human ResourcesMarketing TeamDecember 2, 2014Applicant Tracking System, Small BusinessComment