Alan McEwen

“Payroll is now seamless and stress-free.” Meet Dr. Sara Markovic, the driving force behind River Street Endodontics, a specialized dental practice that focuses on root canal procedures. Since opening in August 2019, Dr. Sara has been dedicated to providing top-notch dental care and carving out a niche as the go-to provider for root canals. Her […]

As their name suggests, Olson’s GLO Estate Home for Special Care is a special place. As a small Residential Care Facility, they have the big job of caring for their residents. The last thing Nicole Spinney, Manager, needed was issues with time and attendance that took away from other aspects of running the business. Nicole […]

Meet Jaclynn and Caleb, proud owners of a thriving landscaping business, Elevate Your Landscape. With a bustling operation and a team of hardworking employees, Jaclynn found herself juggling multiple tasks, including the daunting task of time, attendance and payroll management.  Let’s dive into their journey of transitioning from manual processes to a more streamlined solution […]

Payroll management is the set of processes a business undertakes to handle employee compensation. Processing payroll involves tracking and calculating employee hours, deducting taxes, and issuing payments. With effective processes, you can ensure everybody is paid correctly and on time while complying with financial regulations. In Canada, payroll is a tricky territory where human resources […]

“I value my time as really important. So the work-life balance is crucial.” What do you get when you combine a last minute need for flowers (for your own wedding) with an eye for business? Floral haven Thyme Studio started when co-founder Nas Neufeld was about to get married and didn’t know where to turn […]

Payroll automation systems are the superhero many finance teams don’t realize they need. Imagine you could recycle all those time-consuming hours spent sweating over intricate spreadsheets, panicking over whether your formulas are up to date and if you’ve remembered to account for tax. Picture yourself getting it all done within a few button clicks, confident […]

Direct deposit is the most convenient and fast way to send money. This digital and secure process saves the hassle and time of cutting physical cheques and money easily makes its way to your employee’s bank account. A win-win for both of you! Technology can feel daunting while tradition can feel comforting. We know that […]

Today’s market features a number of payroll software pricing models. No matter what kind of business owner you are, knowing the different options and how much payroll software costs is the best way to avoid surprise additional expenses. Different payroll software providers also offer different pricing models. Luckily, some include a handy quote generator so […]

As an employer, there are many decisions that you’ll have to make when it comes to hiring and paying your employees. Minimum wage, AKA the lowest hourly pay rate that an employer can pay an employee? That’s not one of them. In Canada, minimum wage by province or territory falls under the domain of the […]

When it comes to the unique needs of your business, payroll software features can make or break which platform you choose. It can be a lifesaver or a time-drainer, and we all know which side of the payroll solution coin we’d rather be on. Good payroll software? It gives you the expertise of managing payroll […]

What are some benefits of payroll software for small businesses like you? At first, paying employees for the work they do is something many small business owners do with a spreadsheet or a basic online tool. However, even at this beginning stage, compliance, accuracy, nuance and accessible tools play a role in the success of […]

Finding the best employee time management software isn’t just about finding a handy tool — it’s about being functional, smoothing out workflows for your teams and meeting any of the other specific needs a business might have.  Whether you’re a small business owner looking to track shifts and billable or non-billable hours for your small […]

Payroll software for schools isn’t just about getting teachers and other education staff paid. It’s about bringing value to educational institutions and the unique needs that came to small businesses in this space. Today, we look at some of the best payroll software for the education sector along with its unique human resources and payroll […]

One of the best ways a small business owner can make sure employees get to jobsites on time is by using geofence time tracking software. There’s nothing less professional than having your people turn up late, especially when it’s you and your company’s reputation that’s on the line. Let’s go through this list of the […]

While ADP Payroll is one of the better-known options for payroll services, we’re here to guide you through the best Canadian ADP Payroll alternatives on the market and why people look for alternatives in the first place. You’re a busy business owner, and you need the best possible fit in payroll software. Let’s dive into […]