Paychex

Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.

Paychex reported slight gains last month in employment and wage growth at small businesses, as the tight labor market appears to be holding back more robust growth.

The future of work is as important as ever, but the expression is now a bit of a misnomer because new technology and a new generation of employees have made that long-discussed future a reality.

There was a continuing decrease in the rate of growth in both small business jobs and wages last month.

The decision has implications for small to midsized businesses that must adapt to remain compliant.

Paychex reported a continuing decline in the rate of growth in jobs and wages at small businesses in July, a sign that tax reform isn’t boosting the economy as much as the latest GDP numbers suggest.

Overall, the majority of business owners feel positively about the state of business as a whole.

The new tax law didn't do much to boost employment and pay last month.

Paychex reported a slight increase in job and wage growth at small businesses in May, although the pace of wage growth dipped slightly compared to last year.

Though all business owners face a variety of barriers when starting and running their companies, restaurant owners must manage a unique set of payroll and HR circumstances.