Startup Human Resources
HR and payroll services for startups including employee onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with employment regulations.
What to Do if You Receive a Payroll Tax Notice
Handle payroll tax notices fast—learn common causes, how to respond, and how to prevent repeats with better payroll processes and compliance.
Vanessa Kruze
How Employees Can Steal Money from Startups
Kruze Consulting explains the eight ways in which employees steal money from startups and how to prevent employee theft.
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The True Cost of a Startup Employee
Calculate the real cost of your startup hires with Kruze Consulting’s guide – consider salary, taxes, benefits, perks, and hidden expenses.
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Planning Effective Startup Offsites
With the rise of remote work and fully / partially remote startups, offsites are becoming an important way for companies to collaborate and build culture.
Vanessa Kruze
A Guide to Hiring International Employees for Startups
Hire internationally without chaos—learn the payroll, tax, and compliance options for employing overseas talent as a startup.
Deel
Why Startup Founders Should Take a Vacation
Recharge with a real vacation: yes, founders should take time off for better long-term performance even under intense, constant pressure.
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Should Startups Switch to Unlimited PTO?
Kruze Consulting answers the frequently asked question about Paid Time Off (PTO) and whether or not your startup should switch to unlimited PTO.
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Why Payroll Providers Aren't for 1099s
1099s are a pain - somewhat mindless paperwork every startup needs to send to their contractors and many vendors like law firms.
Vanessa Kruze
What Is Founder Dilution in Startups?
Understand founder dilution—learn how rounds, option pools, and SAFEs change ownership and how to model dilution before you raise.
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Employer Paid Lodging and Startup Taxes
Learn how employer-paid lodging, cars, and perks impact startup taxes, why they're taxable fringe benefits, and how a startup accountant handles them.
Dave Lowe, CPA
How Recruiting Costs Change as a Startup Grows
Most of our startup clients are growing fast, raising capital, developing and shipping product and hiring. Lots and lots of hiring!
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How to Rebalance Ownership Between Founders
Rebalance founder ownership fairly—learn common equity re-splits, vesting fixes, and how to adjust the cap table without derailing morale.
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