Your time and peace of mind are valuable assets as a business owner, and you need to do whatever you can to protect them. Outsourcing the task of paying your employees is one simple way to regain more time in your day. You can also relax knowing that the sometimes complex tasks of running a payroll and submitting payroll taxes and reports are in good hands.
You have many choices when it comes to choosing a payroll services provider, including whether to work with a large national organization or a business closer to home. This blog explores the benefits of selecting a local payroll company to manage employee paychecks and various HR functions. From personalized service to a faster response time, choosing a local payroll company can make your life as a business owner much easier.
Personalized Service
When you call or email ASAP Payroll, you will speak with someone who knows your name, your company history, and your future business goals. They won’t have to look up your file to know who you are because we are small enough to know each client individually. We truly care about our clients on both the personal and professional levels.
Because we have fewer employees and clients than the large national payroll processing companies, we can offer greater flexibility when you choose your services. For example, maybe you only need payroll services and some hiring and onboarding services, but nothing else. We are fine with that. You have less opportunity to mix and match services to meet the needs of your unique small business when you work with a large national corporation.
What Does Personalized Service Look Like from a Payroll Provider?
Let’s say that you launch your business with four employees and then become a client of ASAP Payroll. You lack confidence in growing the company because you’re uncertain whether you can manage the payroll, stay on top of federal and state regulations, and successfully hire and onboard more employees. Your contact person at ASAP Payroll can help you with all these things by speaking to you frequently and understanding your goals.
Local Expertise
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serving clients in Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois as well, ASAP Payroll understands the local business climate. What that means for you as a client is that we have deeper knowledge of local regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements than a company halfway across the country would. We also understand what works and what doesn’t work to attract local customers to your business and are happy to give you some pointers that allow you to stay within the parameters of local laws.
Faster Response Time
Getting answers to pressing payroll and HR questions in a timely manner is critical. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen when you work with a national payroll processing chain where it could be days before someone gets back to you.
At ASAP Payroll, we make it a point to get back to our clients the same business day whenever possible or the next business day at the latest. The last thing you need is a frustrated new employee who can’t get paid or an experienced worker who walks out due to an HR issue going unresolved for too long.
Cost-Effective Solutions
While it’s true that working with a local payroll company costs less than becoming a client with a national chain, you also receive more flexible and transparent pricing. The reason for this is that we have strategically priced our services to ensure that small and mid-sized businesses can comfortably fit them into their budget.
Thanks to the ability to choose services from different packages, you never pay for anything that you don’t need. For example, there’s no need to hire us to track professional licenses for your employees if you don’t work in an industry that requires them. We work hard to save you money and will always recommend the most cost-effective solutions available.
Stronger Relationships
Choosing a local payroll company means that you always have someone on your side rooting for your company’s success, whereas larger organizations might see your business as a means to an end. You will also find it easier to gain trust and build stronger relationships with your service providers. You have us taking care of business in the background, while you handle the most pressing needs of establishing and expanding your company.
See What a Difference a Local Payroll Company Can Make
Whether you have worked with large payroll providers in the past or are outsourcing the task for the first time, you will appreciate the personalized touch offered by ASAP Payroll. If you’re a business owner in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, or Ohio, please contact us to learn more about partnering with our company for your company’s success.
