Jennifer Simonson draws on two decades as a journalist covering everything from local economic developement to small business marketing. Beyond writing, she tested entrepreneurial waters by launching a mobile massage service, a content marketing firm.
Jennifer Simonson Small Business WriterJennifer Simonson draws on two decades as a journalist covering everything from local economic developement to small business marketing. Beyond writing, she tested entrepreneurial waters by launching a mobile massage service, a content marketing firm.
Written By Jennifer Simonson Small Business WriterJennifer Simonson draws on two decades as a journalist covering everything from local economic developement to small business marketing. Beyond writing, she tested entrepreneurial waters by launching a mobile massage service, a content marketing firm.
Jennifer Simonson Small Business WriterJennifer Simonson draws on two decades as a journalist covering everything from local economic developement to small business marketing. Beyond writing, she tested entrepreneurial waters by launching a mobile massage service, a content marketing firm.
Small Business Writer Rob Watts Managing Editor, SMBWith over a decade of editorial experience, Rob Watts breaks down complex topics for small businesses that want to grow and succeed. His work has been featured in outlets such as Keypoint Intelligence, FitSmallBusiness and PCMag.
Rob Watts Managing Editor, SMBWith over a decade of editorial experience, Rob Watts breaks down complex topics for small businesses that want to grow and succeed. His work has been featured in outlets such as Keypoint Intelligence, FitSmallBusiness and PCMag.
Rob Watts Managing Editor, SMBWith over a decade of editorial experience, Rob Watts breaks down complex topics for small businesses that want to grow and succeed. His work has been featured in outlets such as Keypoint Intelligence, FitSmallBusiness and PCMag.
Rob Watts Managing Editor, SMBWith over a decade of editorial experience, Rob Watts breaks down complex topics for small businesses that want to grow and succeed. His work has been featured in outlets such as Keypoint Intelligence, FitSmallBusiness and PCMag.
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Companies searching for payroll services to automate employee payment, calculate taxes and organize government compliance can become overwhelmed easily with the number of options on the market today. ADP is a great option. As one of the largest payroll processing platforms in the industry, ADP helps thousands of businesses of all sizes complete payroll every month. In this article, we will break down ADP Payroll pricing and how it compares with competitors to help you decide if it is best for your business.
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While many of the payroll processing platforms on the market today have only been around for a couple of decades, ADP has been helping human resources (HR) departments for more than 70 years. During that time, the platform has grown into an international provider of cloud-based HCM solutions, such as payroll, attendance, talent, tax and HR services. Today, ADP is one of the top payroll services for small to medium businesses (SMBs).
ADP offers four plans for payroll services. However, the price for each plan is not public. The cost is based on the number of employees and the complexity of needs. To get a quote, you must complete an ADP pricing form online or speak directly to a sales representative about your company’s requirements. Based on reports from payroll-only users, the Essential plan starts at $79 per month plus $4 per employee.
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Marketing Services Google Ads Google Ads Google Ads Google Ads, marketing tools and legal assistance See More See LessThe Essential plan is designed for startups and established companies that need basic payroll tools. The basic payroll features include direct deposit, checks and debit card options, W-2 and 1099 creation, new hire reporting, multijurisdictional payroll for employees who live in different states and a general ledger (GL) interface that exports journal entries from ADP to QuickBooks, Xero, Creative Solutions or a generic file without rekeying data.
HR tools in the Essential plan include new hire onboarding and ADP employee access where employees can view pay history, manage ADP retirement accounts and enroll in paperless pay state statements.
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Small Business WriterJennifer Simonson draws on two decades as a journalist covering everything from local economic developement to small business marketing. Beyond writing, she tested entrepreneurial waters by launching a mobile massage service, a content marketing firm and an e-commerce venture. These experiences enriched her understanding of small business management and marketing strategies. Today, she channels this first-hand knowledge into her articles for Forbes Advisor.
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