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Three Things PEOs Don't Want You to Know
PEOs are a business, too, and they need to make money. In our experience, PEOs are excellent about making sure the price you pay is fair and comes with a high level of value. Even so, there are three things that PEOs don’t want you to know.
How much should you pay for a PEO?
Ever wonder how much you should be paying for a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)? We examine the PEO's services and diffreniate the value versus the price.
In or Out - just pick one already
At the heart of every business decision is exactly this question -- do we do it ourselves, or do we have someone else take care of it for us? Which is better? And the answer is: It depends.
Should you increase salaries or pay overtime?
This week Dan Sheridan, President of Extensis - a leading Professional Employer Organization is our guest blogger. Dan tackles Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) separates fact from fiction and provides real-world advice. Learn more about FLSA and if you are compliant.
Three Things To Ask a PEO
You’ve made the decision to start investigating PEOs and you’re ready to compare all the different plans that PEOs have to offer. There are lots of things to consider, but you should begin analyzing every PEO with three critical questions that cover the basics about disclosure regarding fees, cancellation, and taxes.
PEOs and The Admin Fee
PEOs charge Administration Fees for their services. Some charge a flat administration fee per employee per month (PEPM) and others charge a percentage of payroll (POP). Which is better?