About this Event
Beyond the Basics: Payroll & Financial Processes for Growing Businesses
Beyond the Basics is designed for business owners who have moved past startup basics and are ready to understand the systems that support growth.
This workshop focuses on how payroll, taxes, and ongoing financial processes fit together so you can stay compliant, organized, and prepared as your business evolves.
In this workshop, we’ll cover:
- When payroll becomes necessary and what it involves
- Common payroll and tax responsibilities for employers
- Independent contractors vs employees
- Ongoing financial tasks beyond basic bookkeeping
- How proper processes reduce risk and support growth
This workshop is educational in nature and presented in clear, practical language.
Beyond the Basics is the third workshop in the Sparkvice Business Cycle and builds on the foundations established in Smart Start and Know Your Numbers.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Know Your Workshop Agenda
Host: Jenn Blazer | Top Shelf Services
Info: Welcome & Overview: What this session covers, Who this workshop is for, What you will walk away with, How this fits into the Sparkvice Business Cycle. The first hour will be for the workshop and the remaining hour will be for your Q&A's.
Payroll Fundamentals
Info: When payroll applies; Employer responsibilities and common misconceptions
Contractors vs Employees
Info: Key differences; Why classification matters; Common terms: Independent Contractor, Subcontractors, Contract Labor, Employee; Common forms: W4 & W2, W9 & 1099
Ongoing Financial & Tax Processes
Info: Payroll taxes and filings (high-level); Recurring financial responsibilities business owners should expect
Wrap-Up & Q&A
Info: What to focus on as your business grows; Preparing for month-end and compliance processes
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Workspace 141- Coworking Office Space Las Cruces, 141 Roadrunner Parkway, Las Cruces, United States
USD 30.91 to USD 59.83
