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Beyond the spreadsheet: The cloud-native blueprint to scaling an automated micro-SME payroll platform

Wagepoint CEO Ben Richmond joins the Startup Growth Podcast to talk payroll automation, compliance, and reducing payroll stress for Canadian small businesses.

What is a Record of Employment (ROE)?

New to Records of Employment? This guide walks through when to issue one and what employers need to know.

How payroll deductions work in Canada: What employers need to know

What are payroll deductions and which ones should you know about as a small business employer in Canada? Read this blog.

Gross pay vs. net pay: what’s the difference?

This guide breaks down gross pay versus net pay from a payroll perspective, including how CPP, EI, and income tax, so you can stay on the right side of the CRA.

What stays human in payroll?

For professionals advising small business clients, the line between “AI can handle this” and “a person needs to own this” has real consequences. This session helps you find where that line sits in your own work.

Your British Columbia payroll compliance checklist

British Columbia payroll compliance comes with its own set of rules. Learn how to keep your business compliant and your team paid accurately.

How to do payroll in Canada: Step-by-step guide for small business owners (2026)

A step-by-step guide to doing payroll in Canada, covering CRA setup, employee deductions, remittances, and compliance for small business owners.

Are your clients asking HR and legal employment related questions?

When HR questions land on your desk, knowing what to ask, and when to refer out, matters. Learn how to support small business clients through leaves, complaints, performance issues, and terminations.

Dental office payroll in Canada: how to pay associates, hygienists, and front office teams

Hygienists, associates, contractors — dental office payroll has many moving parts. Here’s how to classify, pay, and stay CRA compliant.

How to handle client terminations: a payroll workflow guide

Learn how to manage client terminations with a structured payroll workflow, including final pay calculations, ROE deadlines, and Canadian compliance requirements.

First time employer Resource Hub

Browse resources built for Canadian employers covering payroll setup, employee pay, payroll compliance, and more.

Ask HR & legal: Real client challenges, real workplace scenarios

Whether it’s a leave, a termination, or a sensitive workplace situation, you’ll learn how to confidently support clients when HR issues land on your desk.
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