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Q: What’s the Minimum Wage in My City and State?
If your city or state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, you’ll need to pay your qualified workers the highest amount.
Q: I’m an Employer. What Do I Need to Do with Form W-2?
As an employer, there's a lot you have to know about the W-2 form. This crash course will help you understand exactly what to do.
Q: How Do I Switch Payroll Providers?
Looking to change payroll providers? Follow these 7 steps to make the switch painless.
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Starting a Business
Q: What’s a Multi-Member LLC?
A multi-member LLC is a limited liability company with two or more members. Married couples, family businesses, and businesses with multiple owners often form this unique type of LLC.
Q: What’s a C Corp?
Startups typically form C corps, along with other companies that need to raise capital, plan to go public, or eventually get sold. Learn more about the pros and cons of this unique business structure.
Q: What Are the 4 Types of Business Partnerships?
Why would you form an LLC partnership over, say, a limited partnership? Let’s dive into how these four business structures work and the pros and cons of each.
Q: What’s a Disregarded Entity?
When you form a single-member LLC, you default to being a disregarded entity. Here's what that means.
Q: What’s a Certificate of Good Standing? And How Do I Get One?
Find out what good standing means, whether you need it, and how to get a certificate from your state.
Hiring and Growth
Q: What Does Compensation Mean?
An employee’s total compensation is everything they earn while working at your business. Learn what goes into a competitive comp package with this overview.
Q: What’s the Difference Between a Part-Time and Full-Time Employee?
Brush up on the differences between part-time and full-time employees, along with your requirements as an employer.
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Finances and Taxes
Q: How Do I Use the Accounting Equation in My Business?
Assets, liabilities, and equity tell you what your business has, what you owe, and what you’ve invested. Here's how to use each concept.
Q: What’s California State Disability Insurance (CASDI)?
Ever wonder what the CASDI deduction is all about? Use this breakdown to find out.
Q: I’m an Employer. What Do I Need to Do with Form W-2?
As an employer, there's a lot you have to know about the W-2 form. This crash course will help you understand exactly what to do.
Q: How Do I Print My Employees’ Paychecks?
Some of your employees may prefer physical checks. This primer will show you exactly what to do.
Team Management
Q: How Does My State’s 529 Plan Work?
If your employees have children or are going back to school, you can help them save by offering a 529 plan. This state-by-state guide to 529 plans will help you get the lay of the land.
Q: What Do I Need to Know About Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts?
How does Massachusetts's new PFML program work? Get the details here.
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