How to Pay Employees the Right Way (and Avoid Costly Mistakes)

Creative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives

Making payroll mistakes can cost you more than money! It can cost you your peace of mind. If you’ve hired employees and are now staring at a list of payroll apps wondering which one is best, this episode will break it down in simple terms.

In this episode of Creative Minds, Smart Money, we explore the most popular payroll tools, the legal requirements for paying employees, and how to choose the right system without the overwhelm.

Questions answered in this episode:

• Do you really need a payroll app to pay employees, or can you just use Venmo?
• What are the basic legal requirements for running payroll?
• Which payroll apps work best for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs?
• What are the pros and cons of Gusto, QuickBooks, Paychex, and Square Payroll?
• How can you avoid the most common payroll mistakes that trip up business owners?

Listen to this episode so you can pay your team the right way, stay compliant, and focus on growing your business with confidence.

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