Payroll and HR for Startups | Complete Payroll Solutions

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Process That’s Easy As 1, 2, 3

Paying employees or finding your company’s first benefits plan doesn’t have to be as stressful as deciding to start your own business. We make it easy – and personal.

Pick a plan made for your business

Choose classic payroll for a little more hand holding, or go online for a self-serve, automated experience. Either way, we’ll help you get up and running quickly.

Get set for success

We’ll help set up your system, train you and your team, and show you how to invite your employees to start enjoying the easy to use and informative portal.

Celebrate your first payday

We’ll make sure running your first payroll goes smoothly and accurately, handling everything from paying your employees on time to making sure your taxes are filed correctly.

Not sure where to start?
Let us guide you.

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Owner's Draw Vs Salary: Paying Yourself As A Business Owner

From legal filings and insurance to marketing plans and more, there’s a lot to worry about as a new business owner before you can get your business off the ground. Once you’ve taken care of the basics, you’ll also need to consider how you’ll pay yourself for your role.

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When we first started out, we wanted to begin with a strong foundation. We knew our day to day business from our past, working for municipalities. Our weak spot was payroll and human resources in the private sector. The Complete Payroll Solutions team designed and implemented a personalized solution for our business. It's exactly what we needed!

Peter Kennedy

New England Protective Services, Holyoke, MA

I opened up a new company in January of this year. I chose Complete Payroll Solutions for my payroll needs as I had become familiar with them thanks to my involvement with a business networking group. The set-up process was painless. My payroll specialist is attentive and professional. Payroll has been processed smoothly ever since. I highly recommend Complete Payroll Solutions.

John T. Mello

Partner at Gateway Motors of Wareham, Wareham, MA

What do I need to get started?

We’ve written a pretty helpful article that covers all the typical startup payroll and benefits basics for new businesses. Take a look, and for answers to more specific questions, keep reading these FAQs.

Can I run payroll myself?

You can, but you should know that it’s sometimes complicated and almost always time consuming. A study conducted by QuickBooks showed that business owners spend 4 hours and 52 minutes on calculating, filing and tax preparation each pay period. So, whether you decide to go it alone or want help, we have the options you’re looking for, and we’re here for you.

How often do I have to pay my employees?

It depends on what state you live in. Each state is in charge of setting a minimally allowable pay frequency. The federal government doesn’t have country-wide requirements, but it does say that employers have to maintain a consistent pay frequency. So, if you pay bi-weekly, you can’t suddenly decide to pay monthly and then switch back (for example). Learn more about your options here.

How do I deal with 1099s?

As a small business, you might have a mix of permanent, W2 workers, and contracted, 1099-ers on staff. The way you designate, manage, pay and file taxes on each differs. We’ve laid all the basics out for you in a super-helpful article, and are happy to chat more about it with you if you’d like. (It’s what we do.)