Small Business Resources
Managing A Business Is Hard Work
That’s why we created these free small business resources to give you more information on the complex aspects of owning and growing a business and managing human resources, payroll, and benefits - and why you should consider outsourcing these responsibilities to a PEO.
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Understanding PEOs

What Is A PEO?
Find out what a professional employer organizations (PEO) can and can’t do for your organization.

Selecting A PEO? Do Your Due Diligence!
Use this checklist to determine the best PEO for your business.

PEO Comparison
Find out how GMS compares to other PEOs related to payroll, billing, benefits, HR services, and more.

Does Outsourcing HR Functions Mean You Lose Control of Your Business?
The short answer: no. Here’s how PEOs give you more control over your business operations.
Small Business Employee Benefits Resources

The Complete Guide To Small Business Health Insurance
Understand the different coverage, plan options, and costs of group health insurance.

Small Business Road To Retirement Guide
See how a PEO can help small businesses with 401(k) and profit sharing plans.

Health Insurance Basics For Small Business Owners
Understand the different types of plans, requirements, and responsibilities for offering health insurance.

Small Business Guide To Health & Wellness
See how a health and wellness program can benefit your small business.

Getting To Know Benefits
Learn why benefits are important to your company and how a PEO can help you manage employee benefits.

The Complete Guide To Small Business Voluntary Benefits
Understand the importance of providing voluntary benefits to your employees and how it impacts you as a business owner.

Small Business Trends In 2023
This guide provides you with a compiled list of trends you'll likely see over the next calendar year.
Small Business Employee Management Resources

The Small Business Guide To Hiring And Retaining Quality Talent
Ready to make your next hire? Learn the secrets to finding quality talent and keeping them.

The Small Business Guide To HR Outsourcing
Understand the benefits of outsourcing your human resources functions to a PEO.

The Small Business Guide To Employee Retention
Why do great employees leave? Here’s how a PEO can increase your retention rates.

Managing The Employee Lifecycle
From recruitment to training to departure, here’s how to manage employees every step of the way.

The Costs And Benefits Of Employee Training
Understand the value employee training can bring to your small business.

Why Is Human Resources Important To Your Company?
Learn about the many functions of human resources management.

HR Outsourcing For The Transportation Industry
Learn how GMS can help small business owners in the transportation industry.
Small Business Risk Management Resources

Getting To Know Risk Management
Understand risk management and how you can reduce workers' compensation costs and minimize risk.

4 Benefits Of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Programs For Ohio Businesses
Understand why a self-funded approach is better for business than fully-insured workers’ compensation.

Three Barriers To Workplace Safety Programs
Learn how to overcome challenges of implementing occupational health and safety.

Workplace Injuries And Safety Programs by the Numbers
Find statistics on workplace injury and the benefits of workplace safety programs.

The Complete Guide To Implementing EPLI Coverage Within Your Business
Find out why you should have EPLI coverage within your small business.
Small Business Payroll Resources

Five Signs Your Small Business Needs To Outsource Payroll
Payroll is costly in both time and money. Here’s how outsourcing payroll can help.
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