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Top 25 Questions about PEOs
We decided to put together the top 25 Questions about PEO that we get day in and day out. So if you have a question and don’t want to be bothered with asking it, check out this list and see if it is on here.. If you don’t see your question, feel free to ask it here.

How a PEO Broker helps you
It is still surprising that many people who become clients tell us they never considered using a PEO broker to find the PEO.
A PEO (Professional Employer Organization) broker helps businesses find the right PEO to meet their needs. A PEO provides HR outsourcing services to small and medium-sized businesses, including payroll, benefits, and compliance support.

What should you be paying for your PEO?
Professional Employer Organizations offer a plethora of advantages to their clients. So it’s no wonder they have become so popular amongst small and medium size businesses. While it’s undoubtedly advantageous to use a PEO, most don’t know which pricing model is best. I’d imagine some people might not even know that different models exist.

Top 4 Signs Why You Should Leave Your PEO
When conducting a PEO analysis, you’re looking for information on the cost of running your company through PEO employment. The standard practice is to pay by base pay percentage or by the number of PEO employees you require.

Setting up for Retirement - Benefits of Having A PEO Broker Vet Your PEO
Having built something from the ground up, invested a considerable amount of your life in it, and leaving it behind is a monumental decision.

Choosing the Perfect PEO - Is it Legal to Compare PEO Services?
Comparing PEO services is perfectly fine and legal if you do not break any of the provisions in your contract. Be fair, don’t disclose confidential information to competing PEOs.