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Shalleen Mayes

8 Steps to Follow When Becoming an Employer

Hiring your first employee is a huge milestone for you and your business. However, becoming an employer comes with many additional responsibilities. If you’re ready to become an employer, you must know which steps to follow.

Closing a Business Checklist: 8 Steps for a Smooth Transition

By Shalleen Mayes

The time may come when you want to shut down your business to retire, open a new venture, or start a new career path. Regardless of your reason, the process for closing a business is different than selling it. Although it can be overwhelming, you can de-stress with our closing a business checklist.

Woman setting up her company's accounting books.

How to Set up Accounting Books for Small Business

By Shalleen Mayes

In business, you must keep records of your transactions in your books. Your accounting books provide a place for you to review your business’s income and expenses and see where you stand financially. By keeping your books organized and up-to-date, you can take control of your finances and make smart business decisions. But before you […]

online payroll in all states by patriot software press kit

Patriot Software Now Offers Online Payroll in All 50 States

By Shalleen Mayes

Small business owners in every U.S. state can now use online payroll from Patriot Software, the company announced today. The company recently approved the states of Pennsylvania and Michigan, finishing work that has been several years in the making, according to Wendy Smith, Patriot Software payroll manager. “Our team has worked very hard to achieve this […]

Big News: Online Payroll Software Available in Washington!

By Shalleen Mayes

Patriot Software is pleased to announce that their online payroll software is available to Washington small business owners. This is great news for the 549,000 small business owners in the state of Washington, according to Mike Kappel, founder and president of Patriot Software.