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1. Savings on workers’ compensation insurance

2. No more payroll audits

3. No premium deposits or state expense constants

4. Signing checks and executing payroll

5. Filing the 940 FUTA annual reports

6. Filing 941 and 5500 forms

7. Performing FICA and state unemployment deposits

8. Reducing CPA and attorney’s fees

9. Generating and issuing W-2 forms

10. Eliminating errors on payroll deposits, leading to penalties, interest and disgruntled employees

11. Dealing with unemployment claims and appeals

12. Reducing employee benefit costs

13. Enrolling employees in new health insurance plans

14. Administration of a section 125 plan

15. Reducing the time and cost of materials for safety meetings

16. Eliminating the time spent corresponding with taxing authorities

17. Lowering employee litigation costs

18. Lowering cost of safety inspections

19. Writing and updating drug and substance abuse policies

20. Keeping in compliance with COBRA, ERISA, EEOC, ADA, HIPPA, IRS, INS, FMLA, DOL, etc.

This is a short list of the many hassles and headaches an employee leasing company will take off your “to do list”. The opportunity to take the energy you devote to these tasks and put it into increasing your company’s bottom line will give you much success. Call us to make it happen, or log onto Employee Leasing Quotes

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I came across an interesting resource for employers the other day that I think makes a lot of sense. It’s called the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Veteran Benefits Administration’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR & E) Program, and it’s an amazing win-win situation for business owners.

This program gives rehabilitation services to veterans who have been disabled due to their time serving our nation, and then helps them find jobs.

There are obvious advantages for the veteran who is trained at a new skill, but there are also benefits for employers who hire someone from this program. Those who do may qualify for incentives through the V R & E program or other Federal Resources.

The veterans who have completed this program are trained to be excellent employees and extremely valuable in their field. According to the V R & E website, some of the benefits of hiring one of these veterans include:

· Program participants are mature, motivated and disciplined workers.

· Program participants are pre-screened for your specific employment needs.

· Program participants have been proven to be reliable, dependable, and able to perform in stressful situations.

· Program participants are dedicated team players.

To learn more about how this program might help you, visit the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment website.

To find out more about employee leasing/ PEO services and how they can save your business time and money, log on to Employee Leasing Quotes, or give us a call at 1-888-582-8288.

“Employee leasing is a fast growing opportunity, growing by over 20% per year. It’s a way to outsource not only the employee contingent of the business, but generally the organizational aspect of employees. Most employee leasing groups handle all the Human Resources function for the funds expended.”

Alan Guinn: “Don’t Just Survive: Help Your Business Thrive in 2008” – American Chronicle – 1/9/08

“…PEOs are taking a larger share of the market traditionally held by local insurance agents and other business advisors. PEOs enjoyed gross revenues of $61 billion in 2007 and are growing at a rate of 20 percent per year. They are snatching up the traditional workers’ compensation and employee benefits market because they offer a one-stop shop for employers short on time.”

U.S. Insurance News – 5/30/08

“We also recognize that employees of a legitimate employee leasing company have access to better benefits packages, delivered economically.”

Internal Revenue Service.

“How much money are you making when your employees are working on HR or benefits or workers’ comp claims? The answer is zero,” Mapes said. “PEOs get their employees’ time back, so they can work on business-related items. It instantly makes the company more efficient.”

Choosing right PEO lets companies concentrate on business

Kansas City Business Journal - by Tammy Worth Contributing Writer 5/26/06

“Why will so many go to work for PEO companies? Simply, it’s because many small-company owners are tired of being distracted with human resources headaches such as workers’ compensation, family and medical leave laws, and discrimination lawsuits.”

–Del Jones, USA Today, “Leasing Workers Eases Load for Small Companies,” 5/20/97.

“Analysts believe that with total payroll dollars of about $18 billion nationwide, employee leasing has tapped barely 2% of its potential market. They expect the industry to increase revenues and earnings by 30% a year for up to the next 10 years.”

David Medina, Crain’s New York Business, “Employee Leasing Firms’ New Lease on Life,” 6/9/97

Find out more about employee leasing/ PEO services and how they can save your business time and money by logging on to Employee Leasing Quotes, or give us a call at 1-888-582-8288.

It’s burning up out there! The thermometer is reading temperatures that are not only uncomfortable to be in, but also can be dangerous or even fatal! The question of would one rather be inside sipping a cool drink or working outside in the extreme heat is easy to answer. I don’t know too many people who would choose the latter.

Unfortunately, even on the hottest days there is still work to be done outside. Employers in the construction industry are faced with the dilemma of how to meet their production goals while keeping their workers safe.

Heat illness is very real and can progress quickly from a treatable to a fatal condition. The good news is that it is preventable. Therefore, employers should be aware of what circumstances can lead to heat illness and how to avoid them.

Not only can this save the well-being of your workers, but it can also save you money. Having an accident and illness prevention program for your employees will increase their productivity, lower your medical and emergency services costs and keep your workers’ compensation premiums low.

So first things first. When hiring an employee, make sure to be aware of their physical limitations when it comes to working in increased temperatures. Make it a common practice to screen your potential workers for their ability to withstand heat.

Once you have hired your workers, be aware of their health and physical capabilities. Consider the demands of the task they are working on and the conditions to which they are being exposed. Be prepared to make changes based on the health and safety needs of your workers.

If at all possible, try to schedule your employees’ most strenuous work early in the day. Also, advise them to eat lighter meals during their work shifts in hot environments. Heavy foods, especially in large quantities, strain the body’s cooling system.

Train your employees and supervisors on how to recognize the symptoms of heat-related illness and what to do if someone exhibits symptoms. The first stage of danger is heat exhaustion. Its characteristics are heavy sweating; slightly elevated body temperature; pale, clammy skin; headache, nausea or vomiting and unusual weakness, dizziness or fainting. Know where the closest hospital is located in case of emergency.

Water is really the key to preventing heat illness. Without it, our bodies have no way of cooling themselves. Make sure your employees have adequate amounts of water, and encourage them to stay hydrated. A good idea is to drink water every half hour, even if you are not thirsty.

Encourage your workers wear light colored, cotton clothing that will “breathe”. Give them frequent breaks in the shade and allow them to rest when they feel they are becoming overheated. Use the “buddy system” in the heat- never allowing your employees to work alone.

The good news is that the risk of heat-related illnesses is limited to only a few months out of the year. Making use of the above ideas and helping your employees be aware of their physical limits can keep them safe until the cooler temperatures in the fall.

When you’re ready to look at the many benefits of employee leasing services, give us a call. We specialize in the construction industry, and we know how to help employers lower their costs.

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Nationally construction employment has fallen 5.1% from May of 2007 through May of 2008. But employment for the Texas construction industry is one of the few states to see an increase of 3.6% from the year before.

Small business plays a major role in the Texas construction industry. The American General Contractors of America report that Texas had 39,000 construction firms in 2005, of which 88% employed fewer than 20 workers. In addition, Texas had 250,000 construction firms without employees, mainly sole proprietorships, in 2005.

The impact of Texas employee leasing and PEO services in the construction industry has been critical. Texas construction companies face some of the highest workers’ compensation rates in country.

Employee leasing companies can offer discounts on Texas workers’ compensation insurance that traditional policies can’t. The ability to outsource administrative hassles like payroll, audits, claims, deductions and so much more has given employers the freedom to focus on income producing tasks.

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I got this forward from a client of mine who works in Texas, and I thought it was funny enough to share on a Friday:

Key terms in the Construction Industry:

Contractor - A gambler who never gets to shuffle, cut or deal.
Bid Opening - A poker game in which the losing hand wins.
Bid - A wild guess carried out to two decimal places.
Low Bidder - A contractor who is wondering what he left out.
Engineer’s Estimate - The cost of construction in heaven.
Project Manager - The conductor of an orchestra in which every musician is in a different union.
Critical Path Method - A management technique for losing your shirt under perfect control.
OSHA - A protective coating made by half-baking a mixture of fine print, red tape, split hairs and baloney–usually applied at random with a shotgun.
Strike - An effort to increase egg production by strangling the chicken.
Delayed Payment - A tourniquet applied at the pockets.
Liquidated Damages - A penalty for failing to achieve the impossible.
Completion Date - The point at which liquidated damages begin.
Auditor - Person who goes in after the war is lost and bayonets the wounded.
Lawyer - Person who goes in after the auditors to strip the bodies

When you’re ready to look at the many benefits of employee leasing services, give me a call. We specialize in the construction industry, and we know how to help employers lower their costs.

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Competition is a great thing for Georgia employers who choose the services of an employee leasing company. I was recently notified from one of our PEO partners based out of Florida that they will use Florida workers’ compensation rates to encourage new business. This is a great opportunity for Georgia employers to cut workers’ comp costs dramatically in some industries. A list below details some of the industries along with cost differences.

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 0106

Tree pruning, spraying, repairing and drivers (tree service/arborist) Georgia rate: 39.28 Florida rate: 15.96

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 2702

Logging or lumbering and drivers

Georgia rate: 72.32 Florida rate: 10.63

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 5022

Masonry Georgia rate: 21.06 Florida rate: 11.32

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 5183

Plumbing Georgia rate: 11.40 Florida rate: 6.75

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 5551

Roofing Georgia rate: 54.71 Florida rate: 22.19

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 5474

Painting or Paperhanging, shop operations and drivers

Georgia rate: 22.77 Florida rate: 9.73

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 5645

Carpentry – Detached 1 or 2 family dwelling (residential)

Georgia rate: 50.42 Florida rate: 20.04

Georgia and Florida workers’ compensation code – 5537

Sheet metal work – shop and outside – drivers

Georgia rate: 15.09 Florida rate: 9.37

There are literally dozens more industries where your business could see dramatic savings on workers’ compensation costs. Contact us or simply fill out our quick quote form which takes seconds to complete. You can’t lose, our quotes and information are free!

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While a majority of states across the nation are reporting a decline in construction-related employment, Alabama was one of only 16 states to see a rise. The Associated General Contractors of America recently reported that Alabama’s construction industry employed 113,000 workers in May 2008, an increase of 0.8% from one year before.

Construction industry experts say that figure may continue to rise as Alabama’s diverse economy continues to thrive and several major projects break ground in the next year.

Alabama’s small construction business owners are the driving economic force reports the AGC. Alabama had 10,000 construction firms in 2005, of which 89% employed fewer than 20 workers. In addition, Alabama had 50,000 construction firms without employees - mainly sole proprietorships, in 2005.

Annual pay in 2006 for employees in Alabama’s construction industry averaged $36,937, 4% more than the private sector average of $35,536. Alabama construction contributed $7 billion to state GDP of $166 billion in 2007.

The impact of Alabama employee leasing and PEO services in the construction industry has been critical. Alabama construction companies face some of the highest workers’ compensation rates in country. Employee leasing companies can offer discounts on Alabama workers’ compensation insurance that traditional policies can’t. The ability to outsource administrative hassles like payroll, audits, claims, deductions and so much more has given employers the freedom to focus on income producing tasks.

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I was recently visiting with a plumber from San Antonio, Texas. While the conversation was directed around how employee leasing services could help his small Texas plumbing company, he gave me some interesting information about the future of the plumbing industry.

I proceeded to look online for even more specific plumbing statistics than my Texas friend had given me. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provided some interesting information.

1. The plumbing industry will experience a significant workforce reduction (almost 200,000) over the next 10 years due to retirement. In addition, a shortfall of 3,000-4,000 plumbing contracting firms annually is expected.

2. Hispanics are under-represented among plumbing contractors. Hispanic representation in the construction trades more than doubled between 1993 and 2003, to about 15 percent of the workforce, but they are less represented in the skilled trades.

3. The current pace of innovation in regards to materials in the plumbing industry is unparalleled; more new materials have been created in the last 20 years than in the prior history of the plumbing industry.

The scope of the industry will broaden over the next decade as plumbers are called upon to play an increasingly important role in water conservation and green building design.

Over the next ten years, the employment outlook is considered to be excellent. The lack of trained and qualified servicemen and the expected increased retirement rate in these trades over the next decade highlight the opportunities within the industry for potential jobs.

Plumbers along with other trades professionals look to us for cutting costs on workers’ compensation and eliminating employee related paperwork. You started a business to do what you do best. Let us handle the rest. We can help you see the savings. Best of all – it’s free!

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Good news for Texas construction business owners! While employers in other states continue to see less opportunity, the number of construction jobs in Texas is on the rise.

In May, the number of jobs in the Texas construction industry increased by 4,200 over the previous month. That’s a total increase of 27,700 new jobs since January, according to the U.S. Department of Labor

Cost of living, job opportunities, quality of life and the increase in Texas’ economy seem to be some of the reasons for the boost. Some experts even attribute it to the favorable weather. Materials, energy, labor and fuel costs are lower in Texas, as well- which can also be a large factor in the rate increase.

Another factor in the rise of Texas construction is related to population increases. Currently, Texas’ population is growing at two to three times the national average. More people need more houses, more buildings and more things to do- hence the Texas construction boom.

Contractors in other states aren’t as fortunate. September 2006 was the nationwide peak for the construction industry, since then over 475,000 jobs have been lost. Those cuts have been especially dramatic over the last seven months, in which 2/3 of those jobs have been eliminated.

It’s a tough market out there, and we’re all feeling the pain. My company works with a variety of small contractors and trades professionals, with most not knowing what the next week will bring.

Today’s tough economic times for construction and trades employers demand viewing every expense as if it were a major cost. The benefits of employee leasing and PEO services can give contractors a real competitive edge.

The savings on workers’ compensation costs in the construction industry alone over the last decade has been in the billions of dollars. Outsourcing all the administrative hassles of payroll, quarterly taxes, claims issues and audits gives employers more to time to focus on income producing work.

When you’re ready to look at the many benefits of employee leasing services, give me a call. We specialize in the construction industry, and we know how to help employers lower their costs.

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