2022-06-07 20:55
You renewed with ADP and just got your new rates. They undoubtedly went up, but the question is did they go up more than you want to pay? Luckily, signing Read More
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2022-02-25 20:53
Q & A with PEO Advocate Denise Cavalieri PEO Spectrum recently launched it’s PEO Advocate Program, headed by Denise Cavalieri, Director of Customer Relations. We recently sat down… Read More
2022-02-02 14:25
An expert conversation on Global EORs For our first installment of Ask an Expert, we sat down with Mary Beth Crowley, Senior Consultant and International Director at PEO Spectrum, to Read More
2021-11-08 16:57
PEOs provide a cost-efficient way for small businesses to have the HR resources and employee benefits usually reserved only for large corporations. But that doesn’t mean all PEOs are e… Read More
2021-09-20 15:08
We have a current client that used our PEO Comparison Service and found a new PEO that offered better service, a better payroll platform and saved them nearly $60,000 a Read More
2021-09-08 15:52
PEO Spectrum held a food drive to benefit the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry, a local pantry that was started in 1984 through seven local churches within Smithtown: Byzantine Church of Read More
2021-09-08 15:44
Our team spent a day at Hallock State Park Preserve cleaning the beach. In true PEO Spectrum style, we split into teams and held a contest to see which team Read More
2021-09-08 15:35
PEO Spectrum proudly sponsored the CPAs 4(a): Cause run. We also had several team members participate in the 5K race. This is an annual event held in Eisenhower Park to Read More
2021-09-08 15:15
PEO Spectrum purchased hundreds of school supplies to donate to Hope for Youth, a Long Island-based organization founded in 1969. Hope for Youth provides positive change in the lives of Read More
2021-04-22 07:03
Many small business owners have started to act on their return to work plans. Some have decided to include remote learning, and some have not. Some small businesses cannot offer remote work… Read More
2021-04-15 07:01
Attitude is half the battle when it comes to most things in life. It is the right attitude that helped you launch your small business. You believed you could do it, so you did. Many of us ha… Read More
2021-04-08 14:54
Many small business owners start their small businesses with a dream and a computer parked on their dining room table. It is exhilarating to start your own business from nothing. So many hav… Read More
2021-04-01 07:05
Many small businesses are preparing to return to the office with the vaccine roll out well underway in most states. This presents some interesting challenges for small business owners who ne… Read More
2021-03-25 07:12
When the life cycle of your small business means hiring people, the realization that you’ve grown something from a seedling in your house to blossoming into a bonafide company is exhil… Read More
2021-03-11 14:40
When the economy is good and business is booming, too often small business owners make the same mistakes when they try and expand. When the cash is flowing it’s easy to get caught up i… Read More
2021-03-04 06:57
If there is one discussion in businesses big and small, it is hybrid business models. The pandemic did a lot to the economy and business as a whole. There has been carnage along the way. But… Read More
2021-02-25 07:18
The articles swirling around the Internet for the last year are grounded in the belief that small business owners need to think about employee mental health. It is beneficial to consider you… Read More
2021-02-18 07:25
The year 2020 was about hunkering down, tightening our belts, and realizing what we could do without. Small businesses were busy cutting budgets and eliminating any excess. Those were the ri… Read More
2021-02-11 15:25
The SBA has been hard at work coming up with new programs to keep small business owners going during the pandemic. The next round of stimulus programs, bailouts, and loans for 2021 will come… Read More
2021-02-05 13:40
As we put 2020 in the rearview mirror, many small business leaders have bid good riddance to that loathsome year. There are a multitude of reasons to feel that way. Some sectors of small bus… Read More
2021-01-28 06:57
There are some things that 2020 has taught small businesses that will never change. The new normal in these areas is now just normal in 2021. But what were the best lessons learned? How smal… Read More
2021-01-21 07:00
Market analysts speculate on what the market will do with the new administration and what the economic future could hold. There are many opinions but what most can agree on is that they aren… Read More
2021-01-14 06:53
The year ahead looks a lot more promising than the last one. Some small businesses were fortunate enough to grow as they pivoted to new business models. Hiring employees ground to a halt dur… Read More
2021-01-07 17:58
PEOs are designed to make a small business owner’s life easier by providing HR solutions so the daily grind of human resources doesn’t take over their company’s growth. Wha… Read More
2020-12-10 15:37
The news of promising vaccines is flowing through news and social media platforms. With these new developments have come permission to think about the possibilities of a normal life returnin… Read More
2020-12-03 06:23
It should go without saying that everyone needs a little downtime now and then. Unplugging from work is necessary to reconnect to life. These days work is in your living room or your kitchen… Read More
2020-11-19 07:09
The trend of the day is hiring remote employees to grow a small business. It’s fitting to make the most of this new strategy. With so many working from home and small businesses abando… Read More
2020-11-12 06:57
Most of us remember grammar school days, where collaborative projects were a fun opportunity to work with our friends. It is said that two heads are better than one, and collaborative projec… Read More
2020-11-05 07:00
Dealing with an issue like creating psychological safety at work for your team was probably not on your radar six months ago. Many small business owners did not tune into the psychological n… Read More
2020-10-26 15:32
Small business owners start their businesses because they are great at what they do. For this tech company, software as a service for clinical trial management is what they provide. Like man… Read More
2020-10-22 06:48
When one thinks of benefits, they usually think of healthcare. It’s true, benefits are often referred to in that context. Benefits is an all-encompassing term that includes wellness, e… Read More
2020-10-15 06:39
Any small business that has been in business for more than ten years has seen its share of market upswings and downturns. If you listen to the money reporters prattle on about the stock mark… Read More
2020-10-08 07:46
Some of us spent a whole lot of money (and someone else’s) on starting up our small business. Those efforts took a lot of sweat and tears to make it happen. But today’s climate i… Read More
2020-10-01 17:18
There are lots of reasons a small business owner should pay attention to mental health issues in the workplace. Violence on the job is a very real thing we see on the news today. No one ever… Read More
2020-09-24 07:06
The new normal brought about changes in the ways small business leaders will move forward. If there is anything to be gained, it’s new knowledge of how to do business better. Small bus… Read More
2020-09-18 07:18
If you are reading this as a current small business owner, congratulations. Making it this far in one of the hardest times for any business in this decade is a cause for celebration. Being a… Read More
2020-09-10 07:06
California has taken Uber and the like to task on insisting that its contractors become full-time employees. The court ruling states that Uber needs to provide benefits and unemployment insu… Read More
2020-09-03 07:00
One thing is for sure, your small business is never going to be the same after 2020. Still having a small business this far into the year with everything that has been stacked up against it… Read More
2020-08-20 06:44
Things are often marketed as Texas-sized in the Lonestar State. For a small business though, big things can cost a lot of money. With finances tight for a lot of small businesses in Texas, f… Read More
2020-08-13 19:08
Two of the best PEOs in the United States are ADP and TriNet. In terms of buying power and nation reach, these two among the most reputable. So when you have a list of best PEOs in America… Read More
2020-08-06 18:45
Most successful small business owners realize at one time or another that they can’t keep managing every aspect of their business. Having employees is a great sign of growth. It also c… Read More
2020-07-30 07:07
Women-owned businesses have always been a thing of marvel. Women have excelled at wearing multiple hats and juggling many stresses for centuries. If there is anything a woman knows how to do… Read More
2020-07-23 06:39
What’s in an acronym? Well, in the world of HR services for small businesses, there is a whole lot. There are options for small business owners who have reached the end of their frus… Read More
2020-07-16 06:49
Small businesses are always looking for better ways to enable themselves to grow faster. It is a wise small business owner who is constantly finding ways to cut costs. Never be comfortable… Read More
2020-07-09 06:39
Say what you will, but the way small businesses employ and retain top talent is changing. Some call themselves gig workers, others prefer to be hired to work remotely. Some prefer going thro… Read More
2020-07-02 06:53
You can’t escape the conversations going on around the world today. Business televisions programs and podcasts have a steady stream of CEOs of all races discussing what they are doing… Read More
2020-06-25 14:13
Diversity in the workplace is not a new concept. The call for a more diverse workforce has been something most companies have been working toward for decades. Still, here we are some years l… Read More
2020-06-18 06:54
2020 was supposed to be the year of vision for your company. For many small business owners, the vision was supposed to clear the way for a bright future. Then COVID-19 hit. Small businesses… Read More
2020-06-11 16:44
In the wake of COVID-19, small business owners were sent scrambling to steady the rocking seas of the economy. It was with good intent that some of them tried to cut expenses early so as to… Read More
2020-06-05 15:28
Here are some of the frequently asked questions we received from our webinars. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or want more information, at [email protected].
Can the… Read More
2020-06-04 15:56
Where caring is more needed every day, the thing that needs to impact business is empathy in workplace culture. Being empathetic is never a bad thing. Leaders who are empathetic to their fol… Read More
2020-05-28 14:42
There is much chatter about plans to resume some kind of normalcy when it comes to reopening businesses. There are opinions on every side. But the truth is, at some point, we will all need t… Read More
2020-05-21 07:13
The business world as a whole holds its breath and waits to run full speed ahead again. While critics criticize and skeptics weigh the negative options, there is much to figure out in terms… Read More
2020-05-15 19:50
While all the MBAs in the world never prepared any business leader for what has come about in 2020, small business owners have been faced with some pretty mounting challenges; figuring out h… Read More
2020-05-07 17:39
Small businesses in America are in quite a pickle. Many are unable to serve their customers or even turn the lights on in their offices. When we will all be able to get back to work remains… Read More
2020-04-24 07:46
The COVID-19 crisis has been one of the worst things to happen to small businesses. Or has it? There are small businesses in America right now feeling 99% sure they are down for the count as… Read More
2020-04-16 06:45
This is not a drill. If you are one of the many small business owners in a tailspin right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, take heart, the CARES Act is here to help. When work stops, so doe… Read More
2020-04-09 18:12
As a small business owner, it’s important to keep up with employment law, whether you have one or ten employees. When small business owners hire family and friends, there is a tendency… Read More
2020-04-02 18:51
For many small business owners, the sudden mandate to switch from in-office to mandatory work from home has been jarring to productivity. Up until the last few weeks, the economy was humming… Read More
2020-03-26 06:54
If you are one of the many small business owners who have to stop work right now, we know this is a very scary and unprecedented time. No one ever wants to realize what it’s like to be… Read More
2020-03-19 06:59
The gig economy has been beneficial for everyone. Both the worker and the business owner have enjoyed the benefits of this symbiotic work relationship. No one was really complaining. Gig wor… Read More
2020-03-12 06:59
Tax season is here again. This is a great time for your CPA to go over the numbers of your small or medium-sized business and figure out where you can save more money for this year. Every SM… Read More
2020-03-05 07:07
Before we get into the details, let’s start with the elephant in the room. If you read the title and said to yourself, “I need an HR strategy as a small business owner?” th… Read More
2020-02-20 07:04
If there is any major issue an employer never wants to face, it’s getting a notice that an employee filed a harassment claim against your company. Just the thought sends chills down th… Read More
2020-02-13 07:13
It’s an exciting time in every small business owner’s career when the prospect of being able to hire to fuel growth becomes a reality. In these seasons, you go from self-employed… Read More
2020-02-06 07:06
Startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, that have hired anyone and paid them real money have quickly realized how much employees cost. If you have arrived at how much you hav… Read More
2020-01-24 15:04
While you were ringing in the New Year, New York City was busy preparing to enforce their newly expanded and broadened NYC harassment laws. What’s that you say? Didn’t know there… Read More
2020-01-14 20:29
Starting in 2020, there are some pretty significant labor law changes you need to know about if you employ people in New York state. Please read below and familiarize yourself with what new… Read More
2019-12-19 18:15
When the year ends, and the tax information scrambling begins, it is comfortable to sit in reflection over the past year as you thumb through the paperwork. How did this year go for your bus… Read More
2019-12-12 19:59
Hiring costs small businesses and start-ups a lot of money. On average, small businesses can spend anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000 per new hire, just getting them recruited and onboard. There… Read More
2019-12-06 06:50
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the saying goes. The next wave of healthcare cresting on the horizon of employee benefits is wellness plans. In case you haven’t bee… Read More
2019-11-27 06:52
Before we know it, another year will have come and gone. With Open Enrollment coming to a close, it’s easy to slam the book shut on benefits and start working on the end of the year re… Read More
2019-11-22 06:45
What was once a battle between fierce competitors for payroll business has now become a rush for partnerships in the PEO services space. PEOs have always had the competitive advantage of hav… Read More
2019-10-17 06:22
The word diversity conjures up a lot of feelings, especially in Corporate America. Where most companies strive to proclaim diversity as a critical focus for growing their business, the reali… Read More
2019-10-09 06:38
There are plenty of times when an entrepreneur needs a lawyer to consult with. Establishing your startup as a bonafide business, with all the legal trimmings, is just one instance. Creating… Read More
2019-09-26 07:20
Before you know it, Open Enrollment Season will be upon us. November is the time for renewals and kissing bad healthcare options goodbye. There is so much to get your arms around when it com… Read More
2019-09-12 14:12
If you are reading this, it is likely because you are dissatisfied with the status quo of what you are doing for benefits with your company. Typically, no one goes looking for change unless… Read More
2019-09-05 07:27
We’ve all heard the saying, “happy wife, happy life.” The same is true for the small business owner and their employees. If you don’t believe that, try talking to som… Read More
2019-08-29 07:06
If we were to ask you how committed your employees are to their work, you’d probably say they were well committed, or at least committed enough for you to keep them. Besides, not every… Read More
2019-08-22 07:00
Starting a business as an entrepreneur takes a lot of upfront energy to make it happen. Entrepreneurs are a special breed of people. Not everyone has what it takes to create a successful bus… Read More
2019-08-16 12:57
November signals the time of open enrollment season. This is usually right about the time any frustrations anyone has had with their PEO contract get highlighted in technicolor green. Nothin… Read More
2019-08-12 16:06
Ask a group of entrepreneurs what is really weighing on their minds when it comes to growing a business and you might be surprised by what you find if you go in assuming it’s more cust… Read More
2019-08-08 06:52
If you haven’t noticed yet, artificial intelligence is the next ‘it’ thing infiltrating our lives, even our homes. There are more people with on-demand tools such as Alexa… Read More
2019-08-01 06:57
If you have bootstrapped or solicited friends and family for investment money, the point is you spent money to get to where you are today; the title of Entrepreneur. Congratulations, you&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-07-27 07:04
Every accountant will tell you their busiest season is tax season. As many of us wind down the year and start gathering paperwork to start our taxes, accountants are firing up their engines… Read More
2019-07-18 13:41
The new buzzword in business is ‘remote.’ The world is thinking more home base than an office worker. Who could blame anyone? What’s not to love about working out of your… Read More
2019-07-11 13:53
When it comes to keeping small businesses afloat, their owners tend to lay awake at night thinking of how to keep the continual threat of cash flow issues at bay. When you have your dreams a… Read More
2019-07-03 07:17
If there was ever a common practice, it is using other people’s money to grow your business. Startups have long been in favor of finding others who are willing to front cash in hop… Read More
2019-06-27 06:36
If you’ve got your mind on your money and your money on your mind, you are probably an entrepreneur. If you are constantly concerned about raising it, keeping it, and making it grow, t… Read More
2019-06-21 15:16
When you started out on your own as an entrepreneur, there is likely one thing you hadn’t considered; managing real people. Most entrepreneurs tend to feel a bit over confident in thei… Read More
2019-06-13 14:51
When you think of the phrase Sales Representative, what comes to mind? Is it a fast talking young man in a suit who smiles too much and has a response for everything? Everyone has had a bad… Read More
2019-06-07 06:50
The jobs reports all look good. Unemployment is at an all-time low. This is good news for those who are working, not so much for those seeking to employ. Trying to hire at a time when everyo… Read More
2019-05-30 06:44
I sat down to a beautiful lunch across from a man that I met only once. About all I knew about him from a brief previous conversation was he had recently purchased a landscaping company and… Read More
2019-05-23 19:19
Whether a startup company is bootstrapped or has a pool of investors willing to take the financial risk of making something happen, one thing is for sure; money doesn’t grow on trees… Read More
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