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?? December is packed with end-of-year planning… but don’t let compliance deadlines sneak up on you! From taxes to payroll to benefits, we’ve mapped out everything you need to know to close the year out stress-free. ?? Want to stay ahead? Check out our December Compliance Calendar and even add these key dates to your Google Calendar directly: https://lnkd.in/e3tgXGyb

?? Doughp isn’t just a cookie dough company — it’s also on a mission to break the stigma around mental health and addiction recovery. Watch Doughp founder and leader Kelsey Moreira tell the story of how sobriety led to her starting her business.

Use All Five is a design and tech studio based in Los Angeles. What started with two founders is now a team of 25 designers, developers, and strategists nationwide. Here's how Use All Five grows with Gusto, featuring co-founder and CEO Levi Brooks.

Supporting small business owners isn’t just our mission—it’s our obsession. Just ask Danielle from Purple Haus. ?? Thank you, Danielle, for capturing what we strive for every day!

For small businesses, health insurance is more than a benefit—it’s a way to support and attract talent. In his latest FastCompany op-ed, Tomer London outlines specific actions policymakers can take now to make healthcare even more accessible for businesses of all sizes: ? Reform HRAs ? Expand access to level-funded plans ? Improve the ACA's SHOP Tax Credit Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYUABKsC

Small businesses are rewriting the playbook when it comes to building their teams, with contractors and freelancers are playing a bigger role than ever: ? Contractor use is up 15% since 2018 ? Southern cities like Atlanta and Charlotte are leading the charge. ? Minneapolis and Philadelphia stand out as the most affordable cities for contractors ? More companies are going global, with a 27% jump in the ratio of international contractors to domestic employees Whether it’s hiring locally, globally, or for niche expertise, contractors are becoming a vital piece of the puzzle. ?? Read more in our report from Gusto economist Tom Bowen here: https://lnkd.in/ez2yinWn

Saving for the future just got easier. Thanks to states with auto-enroll retirement programs: ?? Workers are 20% more likely to save for retirement ?? The average retirement contribution in all retirement savings plans is up by 18% ?? Which means the average worker making about $60,000 per year can expect an additional $42,000 in lifetime savings Check out The New York Times coverage of our report here: https://lnkd.in/e5YEn4nZ

Want a giant billboard with your name on it? (Seriously). Take this as our last call for applications to the Gusto Impact Awards! If you're a business owner in Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, or Miami making an impact, enter our contest now. You'll have a chance to win one of three grand prizes, which include: ?? $40K in local advertising ?? $10K cash ?? Free Gusto payroll service for a year Applications close November 20 at 4 PM PT. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eRXuFw5q Shoutout to previous winners Tankproof, boxthecity, and Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate!

As a business owner, you're wearing a lot of hats. But what if you could hand over more of them? In his Forbes interview, Gusto CEO Josh Reeves shares Gusto's vision for helping small businesses tackle everything from payroll and compliance to automation—so they can stay focused on what matters most. Catch the full conversation with Maggie McGrath ??: https://lnkd.in/e3FwQ9Bm

?? Struggling to find the right talent locally? Small businesses are solving this by going global. ?? From 2023 to 2024, the number of companies hiring international contractors grew by 11%, and 58% of the companies who hired abroad did so to overcome local talent shortages. Going beyond borders opens up a wider talent pool—even on a budget. Bust more myths holding back creative businesses with Chris Do from The Futur? —watch here: https://lnkd.in/eR4fBh2P