Episode 77: Streamlining Small Business Success with Carrie Kirvin

In this Blueprint episode of Blue Collar StartUp, host Derek Foster of Daigle Cleaning Systems chats with Carrie Kirvin, now with MP: Wired for HR, about payroll and HR solutions for small businesses. At the time of this recording, Carrie was with Paychex, where she helped entrepreneurs save time, manage cash flow, and stay compliant through services like payroll outsourcing, workers’ compensation, and 401(k) plans.

0:14 Podcast Introduction
0:38 Guest Introduction: Carrie Kirvin, formerly of Paychex
1:10 About Paychex and Its Services
2:55 Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll for Small Businesses
4:40 When to Consider Outsourcing Payroll
6:00 Company Size and Paychex Services
7:00 Process of Setting Up Payroll with Paychex
10:03 Transitioning from Another Payroll Provider
11:09 Human Resources Services and Compliance
13:24 Employee Retention Tax Credits
15:00 Workers’ Compensation and Payroll Integration
18:56 Paychex and NYSIF Partnership for Workers’ Comp
20:00 Retirement Planning and 401(k) Services
20:50 New York State 401(k) Mandate
22:00 Keeping Clients Informed on Regulatory Changes
23:50 Contact Information for Carrie Kirvin
24:10 Outro