Switching payroll services before 2012

As the fourth quarter draws to a close, business owners may be considering switching to a new payroll services provider ahead of the new year.

There are several reasons why it's a good time to make payroll processing service changes during the fourth quarter. The majority of benefit programs hold open enrollment during the time period, offering an opportunity to sync new plans with payroll applications. Additionally, converting for the first payroll in the first quarter eliminates the presence of previously impounded tax dollars, as well as the need to transfer termed employees to a new system.

"By signing on with a new payroll processor in the fourth quarter, you can impact how smoothly that transition goes," notes Smart Business.

Getting ahead of the game by taking the time to put the best possible payroll processes in place before the year is out is likely to relieve stress at what's already a busy time. Delegating payroll services to an outsourced company, such as Qqest, can save money and free up employees to attend to other important tasks.  

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