Running a business is hard enough in America.

Add in the complexity of federal, state, and local payroll and labor laws, and it’s all too easy for small business owners to make mistakes. Classification errors, missed deadlines, and other slip-ups can be costly in terms of time, money, and legal hassles.

Common Payroll Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make, is a free 7-page guide available from Patriot Software, LLC, a developer of small business software.

“We know how tough it can be for small business owners in America,” said Mike Kappel, president of Patriot Software. “This guide is one of the many tools we have to help them be successful.”

This free download gives employers a quick look at mistakes that may prove harmful to the health of their small business — and how employers can avoid them. The easy-to-read guide provides valuable links for employers on minimum wage laws, recordkeeping requirements, and more.