What is Financial Sustainability? At Advance, we define financial sustainability as the ability to start, grow and maintain your staffing business with short- and long-term financial stability. It is amazing how many otherwise savvy staffing operators rely solely on their sales or HR skills to grow their business, and don’t really understand where they are…
It may not be your favorite part of running a staffing firm, but when it comes to payroll taxes, they have to get done (and it’s important that they’re done correctly). With the IRS cracking down on small businesses and increasing consequences for incorrect payroll tax filing, it is more important than ever that your…
In today’s marketplace, employers are in need of qualified workers and veterans are in need of work. So why are veterans who are transitioning from military service to civilian employment having such a difficult time finding jobs? In this blog post, we’re breaking down the reasons it makes good business sense to hire veterans and…
Quick Summary: This article outlines how staffing firms should respond to SUI unemployment claims, including documentation, appeals, common claim triggers, and strategies to reduce tax liabilities. How Staffing Firms Should Respond to an SUI Unemployment Claim Staffing unemployment claims are a recurring cost driver in the staffing industry. Mishandling them can directly impact margins, compliance,…
Tax season is here again, which means it’s time to start thinking about tax forms and employee classifications. With the IRS cracking down on small businesses and increasing consequences for incorrect tax return filing, it is more important than ever that you understand the dos and don’ts so you don’t end up paying harsh penalties…
One trend over the last few years in staffing is increased payment terms from net 30 to 60 or even 90 day cycles. Although staffing as a whole is growing, increasing business doesn’t translate immediately into cash flow to cover payroll and other expenses. Plus, larger companies on average have longer payment terms. Just because…
When deciding what type of business structure you want for your staffing firm, there are several things to consider. Most staffing firm owners choose to organize as either a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or S Corporation. In this article we explore the similarities and differences between the two structures.
Temporary staffing is a challenging but rewarding industry with few barriers to entry. It is a great time to consider starting a temporary staffing agency. The industry recovers quickly from setbacks, and companies always need labor. When starting a firm, we think there are four key things you must consider: people, technology, insurance, and payroll…
Sustainability is defined as, “the ability to continue a defined behavior indefinitely.” So when it comes to your day-to-day operations, evaluating, refining and sustaining consistent behaviors is critical for long-term growth. At Advance Partners, we view operational sustainability as the most basic component of a solid foundation for your staffing business – regardless of size. …
Staffing Company Tax Compliance — Key Takeaways Tax compliance is uniquely complex for staffing companies due to high payroll volume, multi-state workforces, and varied client requirements. Misclassifying workers (W-2 vs. 1099) can trigger IRS and state penalties, back taxes, interest, and audit exposure. Common payroll tax mistakes include missed notices, late deposits, and incorrect multi-state…
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