Finance & Money · Self-paced course
Payroll & Contractor Payments
Set up a clear, organized process for paying employees and contractors on time, with the right records and classification questions answered.
$350
One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 18 lessons
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What this is
Paying people is one of the most important things a business does, and mistakes are costly for everyone involved. This course explains how payroll and contractor payments generally work so you can set up an organized process. You will learn the difference between employees and contractors and why classification matters, what a payroll run involves, how to choose a payroll provider, how to onboard and pay contractors, and what records to keep. You finish with a payment calendar and a documented payroll and contractor process.
You work through it at your own pace, lesson by lesson, applying each exercise to your own situation. It is educational content only, not financial, tax, legal or investment advice, and it does not promise any financial result. For decisions about your own situation, speak to a qualified professional.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the general differences between employees and independent contractors
- Know what information to collect when onboarding workers
- Understand the components of a payroll run: gross pay, withholdings and employer costs
- Compare payroll providers and decide what to outsource
- Set up a contractor payment process with invoices, approvals and records
The curriculum
Who You Are Paying
- Employees and Contractors in General Terms
- Why Classification Matters
- Your Payment Obligations
Onboarding Workers
- Collecting Worker Details
- Contracts and Agreements
- Storing Information Safely
How Payroll Works
- Gross to Net Pay
- Pay Schedules
- Payroll Records
Choosing a Provider
- Doing Payroll Yourself or With a Provider
- Comparing Providers
- Switching Safely
Paying Contractors
- Invoices From Contractors
- Paying on Time
- Paying International Contractors
Records and Calendar
- A Payroll Calendar
- Month-End Checks
- Working With an Accountant
This is for you if…
- You pay staff, contractors or both
- You want to understand the difference between employees and contractors in general terms
- You want a reliable pay run routine
- You want records that are easy to hand to a professional
What you get
- 6 modules and 18 lessons, self-paced
- A short practical exercise at the end of every lesson
- A free preview lesson so you can check the format before you buy
- Access in your CourseVu account after a one-time payment
- A clear, ordered path from the fundamentals to applying the skill in your own work
Questions
Do I need any experience to start?
Small business owners about to make their first hire or contractor payment, and operators who handle payroll but want a clearer system. The course does not assume any accounting background.
How long does it take?
It is self-paced. There are 6 modules and 18 lessons, and you can move through them as quickly or slowly as suits you.
Can I see a lesson before I buy?
Yes. Use the "Read a free preview lesson" button to open a full lesson from the course before you enroll.
Does this promise income or business results?
No. It is educational content only, not financial, tax, legal or investment advice, and it does not promise any financial result. For decisions about your own situation, speak to a qualified professional.
Does this include a certification or credential?
No. This is a practical skills course for your own learning. It does not award a certification, licence or professional credential.
Educational content only. No income, revenue or earnings results are promised or implied. What you get out of this depends entirely on your own effort, circumstances and market. Earnings disclaimer.