How to Track Employee Time, Part 2

If you have to track a lot of employee work hours, you might want to use QuickBooks’ Timesheets. Last month, we introduced the concept of time tracking in QuickBooks. Using the software’s tools, you’re able to record individual blocks of time that employees have worked, so that you are able to include them in payroll and billing customers when necessary. …

Hiring Your First Employee? 5 Tax-Related Steps

Be prepared for a mountain of paperwork, much of it related to income taxes, especially when hiring your first employee. Adding your first employee to your small business comes with good and bad news. The good, of course, is that you’re succeeding so well that you need full-time help. You’re hopeful that this new individual will bring new energy and …

12 Low-Cost Employee Perks for Fun & High Performance

12 Low-Cost Employee Perks for Fun & High Performance It’s always a good idea to help employees stay motivated, and there are many things you can do besides the traditional cash bonus. Here are twelve ideas that cost little yet go a long way with employees, contractors, and other business associates. 1.   Compressed workweek.   Employees love getting Friday afternoon …