Have a Calculator But Not an Accountant: The Case for Outsourcing
When you’re the outsider looking in, like I am, you get to see the real cost of not outsourcing these tasks...
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Compliance fails! What startups consistently overlook
Starting a business requires you to pay close attention to compliance. Here are some examples of compliance fails and why you should manage it...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Apr 9, 2018
Sexual Harassment Nightmare at a Small Business
Sexual harassment lawsuits are a difficult thing to deal with. Here are examples of what I went through and what I should have done as a small...
Lise Tyner
Jan 5, 2018
Why payroll outsourcing may not be all unicorns and rainbows
Payroll outsourcing can come with some potential risks to keep in mind. Here's just a few examples...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Dec 22, 2017
What I Wish I’d Known about PEOs as a Small Business Owner
Before I worked for Stratus, I owned my own business. Looking back at some of the things I got stuck doing, I now realize I could have really used a...
Lise Tyner
Dec 12, 2017
All the Reasons You Shouldn’t Work with a PEO
If working with a PEO is so great, why isn’t every small business using one? One word: reputation. Here are a few compelling arguments against them...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Nov 29, 2017
3 Surprising Effects of Corporate Philanthropy and Volunteering
Surprise! Your corporate gifts to charity matter more than you think, beyond tax breaks and warm fuzzies from giving back to the community.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 20, 2017
Your Business is More Likely to Increase Profits if it Does This
Building a profitable small business requires a good business plan and the right market condition, but a recent survey found another factor ...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Oct 24, 2017
Is a PEO or ASO better for business? Comparing options
When comparing small business options, how does an ASO compare to a PEO and why would a company choose one option over the other?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Oct 18, 2017
