by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 24, 2025 | business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Employee, Employment, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Payroll, PEO, Workers Compensation
Many small business owners think of payroll as a back-office task—just cutting checks and sending pay slips. But payroll isn’t just about payment; it’s a compliance-heavy process with real legal consequences. In 2025, regulatory bodies will crack down on payroll...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 17, 2025 | business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Employment, Payroll, PEO, Proposals, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation, Workplace
It is alarming how business owners believe they can “grow into” needing HR. But in 2025, that mindset is costing startups and SMEs real money. HR isn’t about building corporate bureaucracy—it’s about protecting your people, your time, and your business from...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 10, 2025 | Business, compliance, Employee, Employment, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing
Because no policy is still a policy… and it might cost you more than you think. When startups scale, speed often becomes a double-edged sword. You boarded fast. Filled in gaps. Trust your gut. Hope for the best. But now the honeymoon phase is over. A...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 3, 2025 | Business, business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Coronavirus, Employee, Employment, Human Resources Outsourcing, Payroll, PEO, Workplace
There’s no siren. No Slack ping. No dramatic exit. Just a resignation letter. But two weeks later, there’s an email from their attorney. What started as a simple departure has spiraled into a legal complaint—and now you’re questioning every policy, every payroll...
by Stephanie Fortune | May 27, 2025 | Business, business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Coronavirus, Employee, Employment, Federal Tax Deadlines, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Payroll, Workers Compensation, Workplace
Because sometimes, the biggest profits come from what you didn’t lose. You won’t see it at first glance. There’s no flashing red alert. No urgent Slack message. No budget meeting meltdown. Just a quiet, consistent drain happening behind the scenes of...
by Stephanie Fortune | Dec 17, 2024 | Business, compliance, Human Resources
Is your business ready to stay compliant with the updated labor laws and regulations of 2025? To thrive in the competitive market for any business, it is important to stay compliant with the changing laws and regulations related to its employees. It also helps to...
