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The myths about switching payroll providers (and why they’re keeping you stuck)

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There’s a good chance you’ve considered switching payroll providers at some point. Maybe your current service is declining, mistakes are happening more often, or perhaps you’ve outgrown what they can offer. But then the doubts creep in, and suddenly staying put feels safer than making a move. The truth is that most of the reasons

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Christmas payroll – why getting your RTI date right could save your employees from a benefits nightmare

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Summer may only just be ended (with some of us still hanging onto our flip flops and shorts in denial), but Christmas is nearly here, and you know what that means – it’s time to sort out those festive pay dates! But before you rush to pay your team early (and we know you want

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Pensions – the payroll onboarding problem hiding in plain sight

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It’s been more than a decade since automatic enrolment came into effect, yet workplace pensions remain one of the biggest stumbling blocks we encounter when onboarding new payroll clients You might expect that, after 10+ years, most employers would have pension compliance locked down. But that’s far from the reality. Even well-run businesses, with reputable

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Bank holidays are coming – don’t let BACS processing catch you out

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With payroll year-end taking centre stage recently, it’s easy to overlook the upcoming bank holidays and their impact on your processing timeline, especially BACS processing. With several bank holidays on the horizon, now’s the time to double-check your payroll schedule to avoid any last-minute disruptions. Four key bank holidays are coming up in quick succession:

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Is your business missing out on free money? Employment allowance explained

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Running a business can be tough enough without leaving money on the table. Yet, thousands of businesses are doing just that by failing to claim the Employment Allowance, an incentive designed to slash your National Insurance bill. Many businesses unknowingly miss out on thousands of pounds in savings each year. What is Employment Allowance? Employment

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When managed payroll isn’t really managed at all – know the signs!

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When you signed up for a managed payroll service, you probably envisioned a hassle-free experience where experts take care of everything, leaving you with more time to focus on your business. This is often the promise they sell you, but what happens when that promise starts to fade, and you find yourself doing more and

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