In this episode of Small Business: Real Talk, I sit down with a local boutique payroll provider who proves that payroll is about more than just paychecks. We discuss how a smaller, community-focused company can offer personalized service and make a bigger impact by giving back: from donating to local nonprofits, to supporting schools and sports teams. We also discuss how a poor payroll experience can effect not just your employee's finances, but their work ethic as well.

If you’ve ever wondered how choosing a payroll provider affects not just your business but your community, this conversation will give you a new perspective.

In this first episode of Small Business: Real Talk, I sit down with the Chief People Officer of All Faiths Food Bank, DD Goerke, to shed light on the growing and urgent food needs in our community. We talk about how these challenges extend beyond households, because the very people impacted are also showing up in our workplaces and businesses every day. As business owners and leaders, it’s critical to recognize the invisible struggles our employees and customers may be facing, and to consider what role we can play in supporting them. From awareness to action, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about community impact and the responsibility we share in creating stronger, healthier businesses and communities.