Learn how to add a new employee in QuickBooks Online Payroll the right way, including where to enter employee information, pay type, tax withholding, direct deposit, deductions, and Workforce access. In this QuickBooks Payroll tutorial, we walk through the employee setup screen, explain what to review before running the first payroll, and show why accurate payroll setup matters for clean paychecks, payroll tax filings, and year-end forms. Perfect for small business owners using QuickBooks Online who want a cleaner payroll process and fewer payroll mistakes

In this episode of Payroll in Bloom, we talk through the habits small business owners should build before payroll day, including choosing a consistent pay schedule, leaving enough processing time, collecting approved hours, and keeping payroll deadlines on the calendar. This is a practical overview of how to create a clean payroll routine so payroll feels less rushed, more organized, and better connected to your bookkeeping.

Learn what forms and information small business owners need when setting up a new employee, including the W-4, I-9, direct deposit authorization, state withholding forms, emergency contacts, benefit forms, and employee policy acknowledgments. In this Payroll in Bloom episode, we walk through a practical new employee onboarding checklist to help you stay organized, protect sensitive employee records, and set up payroll correctly in QuickBooks Online Payroll.

Perfect for small business owners, bookkeepers, and employers who want cleaner payroll systems and a smoother employee onboarding process.

Learn the key differences between an employee and an independent contractor, including control, schedule, tools, training, W-2s, 1099s, and why correct worker classification matters for small business payroll. In this Payroll in Bloom episode, C² Accounting explains how misclassification can create tax, payroll, and compliance issues and why “they wanted to be a contractor” isn’t enough to  make it true.

Build stronger payroll systems, avoid common small business payroll mistakes, and grow your team with confidence.

Before you hire your first employee, make sure your payroll setup is rooted in the right systems, records, and compliance checks. In this episode of Payroll in Bloom, we cover what small business owners need to know about payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, minimum wage, remote employees, employee vs. contractor basics, and why your payroll processing system should be set up before the first paycheck.

Learn how to avoid common payroll mistakes, stay organized, and grow your team with confidence.

Spring clean your small business finances by learning how to use last year’s reports, revenue, expenses, profit, cash flow, and project profitability to set better financial goals. In this video, C² Accounting walks through simple SMART goal planning for small business owners, including how to review your Profit & Loss, track customer or project performance, plan for taxes, and build healthier cash flow habits. Whether you use QuickBooks Online or another bookkeeping system, this episode will help you turn your business numbers into practical goals for the year ahead.

Now that you understand your Chart of Accounts, it’s time to clean it up. In Part 2 of our Spring Clean Your Finances series, we walk you step-by-step through simplifying your accounts, merging duplicates, removing clutter, and organizing everything for clearer, more useful financial reports.

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If your financial reports feel confusing or unreliable, your Chart of Accounts might be the root of the issue. In Part 1 of our Spring Clean Your Finances series, we break down what a Chart of Accounts actually is, how it’s structured, and why it plays such a critical role in your Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss.

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