Small Business

A collection of our best small business articles.

Payroll: CASmall Business: CA
November 9, 2022

Payroll 101: How to Become an Employer & Set Up Payroll for Small Businesses (Canada)

As a small business, have you taken all the right steps to become an employer? There’s more to hiring an employee than making sure everyone has the equipment they need to do their job or installing a shiny new coffee maker. Although, now that we mention coffee, feel free to grab a cup o’ your […]

Payroll 101: Employee Onboarding Guide for Small Businesses

You sifted through the hiring pool, you found the ideal candidate for your small business that checks off all your boxes, you made the offer and they accepted. Congrats on hiring your first employee! The next step in the process is onboarding your employee. In other words, bringing them onto the team, getting them started […]

Payroll 101: A Canadian Small Business Guide to Hiring and Paying Your First Employee

From recruiting to payroll, here’s what you need to know.

5 Small Business HR Myths Busted [Webinar Recap]

Whether you’re just starting your small business and looking ahead to your future needs or you’re at the cusp of growth where you’re considering a human resources (HR) solution, you probably have questions. HR gets a bad rap, but realistically, it’s people management, and something you’ll want to consider as you grow your team. So, […]

Combat Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing with a Solid Performance Management Process

There are a lot of challenges facing workplaces these days — from employee shortages to layoffs to the continued fight for equal pay. You may have even heard of the two latest buzzwords (that really aren’t new to the workplace at all): Quiet quitting and quiet firing. Quiet quitting = An employee doing the bare minimum […]

Productivity Hacks and Time Management Tools for Small Businesses

We all love a good hack or two that makes life so much easier, and that’s no different for small business owners. Productivity is the name of the game for smooth sailing in small business, so why not use time management tools and other hacks that make it happen? We’ve gathered some of our favourite […]

The Everything Guide to Small Business Payroll Reports

Have you ever wondered how much it costs your small business to pay its employees? Do you want to know what percentage of your revenue is being spent on payroll? Are you curious about how many hours your employees are working each week? The answers to these questions lie in your payroll reports! Payroll reports […]

Level Up Your Account Security with Two-Factor Authentication

When it comes to protecting your personal and business information, there are a number of approaches to get the job done. For example, simple solutions like updating your password to be more complex or reviewing payroll reports can help you prevent fraud and catch suspicious activity on your account before it’s too late. At Wagepoint, […]

Celebrating Small Businesses During Canadian Small Business Week

At Wagepoint, we’re all about showing small businesses love every day of the year, and we like to turn up the dial during celebratory weeks and events. Cue us being excited for Canadian Small Business Week! Organized annually by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canadian Small Business Week celebrates entrepreneurs and small businesses […]

The Wagefest 2022 Highlight Reel

We grew. We connected. We celebrated. Wagefest 2022: Grow. Connect. Celebrate. is officially in the books! We’re still riding the high from last week’s incredible speakers, value-packed sessions, groovy tunes and chance to connect with others in the amazing small business, accounting and bookkeeping community. Let us start by saying thank you. While we didn’t […]

Make the Most of Your Wagefest Virtual Experience

There’s nothing quite like attending an event packed to the brim with jaw-dropping speakers, value-infused sessions and the chance to have a good time while absorbing it all. Wagefest 2022: Grow. Connect. Celebrate. may be virtual, but we’re shooting for the stars and promising the same amazing experience — you just get to enjoy it […]

Setting Your Tax Year Up for Success [Webinar Recap]

Tax season: Universally regarded as the polar opposite of birthdays on the fun scale. While it’s not the most enjoyable process, it’s critical that small businesses dot their i’s and cross their t’s on payroll year-end tax documents to avoid getting on the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) naughty list (aka, a PIER review). Our Community […]

What’s Your And? Podcast — Wagepoint Community Manager, Bianca Mueller Interview

Did you know that Wagepoint Community Manager, Bianca Mueller, used to be known as Bianca the Boxing Bookkeeper? It’s true! Who she is outside of work plays just as much of a role as who she is as an employee, she tells John Garrett of the What’s Your And? podcast. The podcast sets out to […]

2022 Canadian Small Business Payroll Calendar

Keeping up with payroll dates, as well as federal and provincial holidays can be a challenge, which is why we put together the Wagepoint 2022 Canadian Small Business Payroll Calendar.

2022 American Small Business Payroll Calendar

Keeping up with payroll dates and holidays can be a challenge, which is why we put together the Wagepoint 2022 US Small Business Payroll Calendar.

3 Timesheet Mobile Features that Make Time Tracking Easy [Webinar recap]

Time tracking and payroll go hand in hand. Tracking employee hours lets you know when they’re working and ultimately factors into the calculations of how much to pay them when payday rolls around.