Calgary, Alberta (ContentDesk) September 29, 2005 -- desktopsites Inc. ("desktopsites"), a rapidly emerging leader in access serverware for small and mid-size businesses, is pleased to announce the addition of Workforce Management Inc. ("Workforce Management") to its Konect™ Reseller Partner Program. Workforce Management is a full-service business systems consulting company that specializes in the design, implementation and support of human resource, payroll, fixed assets, recruiting, accounting, time and attendance and management reporting systems"We are witnessing a shift in the needs of our customers that make our participation in the Konect partner program very timely," says Paul Pathy, President and CEO of Workforce Management. "Our customers, no matter their size, are trying to find ways to compete in an increasingly crowded marketplace and every dollar they spend needs to provide them with a return on their investment.
Konect is the type of solution that will save them valuable money, not to mention reducing the IT complexity in their business, and provide them with a better opportunity to be successful. We see a bright future for Konect with our customer base and we expect to build our own business reselling this solution.""We are excited to be welcoming such a strong partner into the Konect Reseller Partner Program," says Alex Bethlehem, President and CEO of desktopsites. "Workforce Management is widely regarded and has a strong reputation for delivering superior solutions to their customer base. We see their participation in our program as further validation of the importance that Konect has in the small and mid-size business market in the years to come."About desktopsites:desktopsites is an emerging leader and innovator in access serverware solutions for small businesses in North America. desktopsites' solutions enable companies to simply and securely extend network resources, wherever and whenever they are needed.
desktopsites was founded in 2000 and is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For further information, visit http://www.desktopsites.com.About Workforce Management Workforce Management is a full-service business systems consulting company that specializes in the design, implementation and support of human resource, payroll, fixed assets, recruiting, accounting, time and attendance and management reporting systems. Workforce Management is based in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. For further information, visit http://www.workforcemanagementinc.com.For further information please contact:Laura Armstrong, Vice President???desktopsites Inc.Phone: 403.538.0105???Paul Pathy,President / CEOWorkforce Management Inc.Phone: 604-535-1710Konect™ is a registered trademark of desktopsites Inc..
President of PayrollonaBudget.com, Recently Interviewed on 'Heartbeat of America,' Offers Tax Tips
Lewisville, TX (ContentDesk) December 21, 2005 -- December marks tax time again for small businesses and, as such, many business owners are turning to the Internet in search of ways to reduce the painful bite they are about to experience. One such Web site is PayrollonaBudget.com. Recently featured on the news television series, "Heartbeat of America," this Web site provides business owners with helpful tips, advice and services to legally cut their business' payroll and taxes. During his interview, Charles J. Read, President of PayrollonaBudget, was asked to discuss problems that business owners face in handling their payroll while maintaining compliance with the country's burdensome tax regulations.
The eight-minute episode aired November of 2005.Read is now offering several tips to the public on how to avoid paying estimated income tax and estimated tax penalties."For those business owners who haven't yet made the estimated tax payments they should have made and are looking...
President of PayrollonaBudget.com, Recently Interviewed on 'Heartbeat of America,' Offers Tax Tips
Oracle to Host IHRIM Change Management Course
(ContentDesk) May 2, 2004--Change management on an HRMS implementation is aimed at minimizing the risks related to end user acceptance and use of an HRMS and Payroll system. HRMS implementation projects can create a turbulent environment and the need for strong communication expertise.This course is designed for:????Project Managers on HRMS Projects ????Change Management Leads on HRMS Projects ????Project Team Members ????Key HR Stakeholders Change Management takes a proactive, structured, and disciplined approach to addressing the people side of an HRMS project. The approach that should be taken assesses at all phases, the interdependence of an organization's people, HR business processes, and the technology platform to be deployed. This approach helps to prepare the HR, Payroll and end-user stakeholders to understand the implications of re-engineered business processes on employee roles and performance measures resulting from a new HRMS in their daily activities.For more information...
Oracle to Host IHRIM Change Management Course
Contract Workers: You Still May Be Eligible for Workers? Comp
If you work as a contract worker for a U.S. company and you get injured on the job, you may be eligible for workers' compensation in spite of your official worker status.
Since the mid-nineties, more and more American companies have redefined the status of large segments of their work force, primarily to save money on employee benefits, workers compensation insurance premiums, and the employer's share of social security and Medicare taxes. Thousands for workers suddenly found themselves without health insurance and under the obligation to pay not only their own payroll taxes but the portion formerly paid by their employers.
In response, the federal government issued stricter guidelines for defining employee status. Essentially, if you are required to show up for work on a specific schedule, if you are required to perform specific tasks in a way defined by your employer, and if you cannot turn down an assignment without risking your job, you probably should...
HR Expert Opens Doors For Area Businesses & Professionals By Launching National HR Firm
SAN ANTONIO (ContentDesk) June 21, 2006 -- Its not what you know, but who you know.
Sound familiar?
It might to the thousands of professionals seeking employment in San Antonio, or to employers searching for their next model employee.
But for Kevin Prescott, the new owner of NEXTAFF, a national human resources franchise, opening June 12, theres a method to the madness.
There is a science to hiring the right employee and it exceeds a friendly referral, explained the local HR expert.
It calls for due diligence, testing, training and research.
By utilizing specialized resources, companies will reduce employee turnover rates and increase retention; a common problem, plaguing many area businesses.
However, turnover isnt employers only concern.
Employee inefficiencies also rank high on the list.
Managers spend about a quarter of their day addressing employee issues related to inadequate job performance,...
Payroll Software Review-PayWindow 2006 Payroll System
ZPay Systems has been creating payroll software for over 20 years starting with ZPAY, ZPAY 3 and now PayWindow 2006. This payroll software is easy to use especially if you don't have any experience in accounting.
It is loaded with all of the features you could possibly need whether you are a small, medium or large sized business.
The reporting center is also feature rich with features such as: Check printing, check register, wage reports for Month, Quarter and Year to Date, Tax liability report, payroll history reports employee mailing labels, lists and pay envelope labels, Direct Deposit for all employees, Unlimited Payroll Employees, and accountants can have as many clients (company files) as your hard drive will hold. The software is good for both Macintosh and PC's.
It is full featured payroll software that can be up and running in minutes and you can finally stop paying for expensive annual upgrades to QuickPay (makers of QuickBooks)....
Midsize Business ERP ? Great Plains Standard vs. Professional
If you are in the growing mode and reach the point when you need to move away from old accounting application and incorporate something, which could be considered as industry standard ERP, you should know general direction and where to look for additional information.
Microsoft Business Solutions gives you several ERP packages to choose from: Microsoft Great Plains Standard/Professional/Small Business Financials, Microsoft Navision, Microsoft Axapta, Microsoft CRM.
In this small article we will concentrate on Microsoft Great Plains selection options.? Pricing.
Microsoft Great Plains Professional price is about two times higher than Microsoft Great Plains Standard.
You should probably know the history.
Current Great Plains Standard was formerly available on Pervasive SQL and ctree and the product line name was Great Plains Dynamics.
This product was targeted to midsize and small businesses (with growing potential, for tiny business...