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Updated October 2019 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Well, perhaps not the MOST wonderful time of the year — especially for payroll professionals.  Year-end is fast approaching and with it comes the often daunting task of generating tax forms T4, T4A, and Relevé. Then, no later than February 28 (February 29 on […]

Your new lead has asked you for a proposal. Congratulations! But really, the work has just begun. You need to convince the prospect why your company — and only yours — is the perfect fit for their business. I ran a web design agency for 5 years. Throughout that time, I pitched many organizations for […]

Updated January 2017 + [Infographic]  Remote working is on the rise, and it’s quickly spreading across the planet. We do not need to look to a far off date in the future to realize the possibility of a remote workforce; it’s happening as we speak. Anyone with a reliable Wifi connection and decent work ethic […]

Wagepoint CMO, Leena Thampan took part in FunnelCake’s B2B marketer interview series with CEO, Marco Savic, where she discussed why customer service should live within the marketing team. Being the CMO at Wagepoint means Leena is the head of both marketing and customer service. In her FunnelCake interview, she explains why combining the marketing, and […]

We’ve all had crazy ideas. Some turn into business ventures, but many are left as just a thought or a plan scribbled down on a napkin. Seth Godin said, “When Gutenberg invented the book, many could not read.” From Google’s search engine to the iPod, all of the greatest brands and inventions began with an […]

LessAccounting is the perfect cloud-based accounting software for those small business owners who can’t moonlight as accountants / bookkeepers. LessAccounting simplifies your bookkeeping to show you all your accounting essentials i.e. where you spend your money as well as keep track of your expenses. And now with this Wagepoint integration, you can add tracking payroll […]

You’ll need to figure out how to pay your employees, even if you only have one employee to pay.  You might think that the manual method of cutting checks to your employee(s) and the government makes the most sense, because you have so few employees on payroll. But, if you lay the right groundwork for your […]

Starting a social entrepreneurship company is not everybody’s cup of tea. In today’s economic structure, it can be difficult for people to envision a scenario where following their passion and good intentions can lead to financial prosperity. As a society, we are taught, to a large degree, that Hours Worked = Salary Earned. The reason […]

Should you call in sick to work today? Find out by using the infographic below! It’s that time of year again. Have you started coughing? Sneezing? Feel a tickle in your throat? Maybe a virus hasn’t hit you yet, but you’ve seen your colleagues scuffling around the office with a box of Kleenex. Cold and […]

Wagepoint founder, Shrad Rao, talks to Andrew Warner of Mixergy about how he built a company from nothing. In this interview, Shrad shares his experiences moving from Dubai, graduating from business school, gaining Canadian citizenship, and eventually starting his own company. “I’ve always been interested in business building. It doesn’t matter to me what kind […]

For years Washington, D.C. has been known for its politicians, power brokers and bureaucrats. However, the startup storm has made its way to Washington with a breed of movers and shakers unlike any it has seen before. The city may be reluctant to embrace change, but Washington has a unique and beneficial proximity to policymakers. […]

Updated February 2018 Becoming an entrepreneur is full of ups and downs. There’s the fun stuff, like interacting with customers, creating awesome products, and living the entrepreneurial dream. But there’s also the not-so-fun stuff — like paying your business taxes. Tax season doesn’t have to be a nightmare, especially if you plan ahead. Learn how […]

Indianapolis has become an ideal stomping ground for startups and new businesses. This Midwest city has worked its way onto many top lists for its vibrant culture, job growth, and affordability. Nestled amongst the Midwestern flyover states, Indianapolis has been quietly supporting tech sector innovation since before the recession. In 2015, The Tax Foundation spotlighted […]

How do you feel when a devastating event can be prevented, but isn’t? How do you feel when there’s a clear solution, but no one is willing to solve the problem? How do you feel when something very simple could prevent a problem, but it’s never implemented? To me, these kinds of occurrences seem utterly […]

It’s estimated that 39 million Americans have listened to a podcast in the past month, and that number is only expected to grow. Podcasts continue to creep into popular culture with shows such as Serial and the appearance of President Obama on WTF. This increasing popularity is an opportunity to bring industry expertise to businesses […]