Charles Read on Payroll Solutions, Team Management, and Entrepreneurial Insights

In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Charles Read about his transition from accounting to payroll services. Charles shares insights on avoiding tax penalties and the advantages of outsourcing payroll. He discusses the complexities of multi-state payroll, regulatory compliance, and his entrepreneurial experiences in team management. The conversation covers challenges like firing employees, valuing staff, and the role of advisors in business decisions. They also explore remote employee payroll, setting up accounting systems, and client care when selling a business. Charles offers closing advice, emphasizing thoughtful decision-making for business owners.

Speakers

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Charles Read

Guest • 78%

LS Kirkpatrick

Host • 21%

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction of Charles Read
0:08	Background, personal life, and uniqueness
2:30	Evolution from accounting to payroll services
3:46	Importance of understanding financials and avoiding tax penalties
8:19	Outsourcing payroll and employee classification
11:49	Payroll complexities across states and competitors
13:18	Regulatory compliance in payroll
14:45	Charles' entrepreneurial journey and team management
18:02	The challenges and impacts of firing employees
20:24	Valuing staff and management decisions
26:11	The role of advisors in business decision-making
30:26	Setting up accounting systems and choosing professionals
35:02	Payroll considerations for remote employees
40:56	Selling the business and client-employee care philosophy
45:45	Closing advice for business owners and final remarks
48:03	Closing message and call to action

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