Small Business Smarts w/ Ashley Pack :: Ep 56 The Lyndsay Stafford Show

Podcast Episode Title:"Small Business Smarts w/ Ashley Pack"Show Description with Highlights:In this episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, Lyndsay welcomes longtime friend and local business owner Ashley Pack. They discuss Ashley’s journey from elementary school lunchrooms to running successful payroll, HR, and staffing businesses in Middle Tennessee. Together, they explore the top pitfalls new business owners face with payroll, the legal importance of compliance for 1099 vs. W-2 staff, and how Ashley helps companies of all sizes—from solo entrepreneurs to those with hundreds of employees—streamline their operations.Ashley reveals why every business, big or small, needs the right payroll service, shares cautionary tales about Venmo payments and IRS fines, and explains the value of solid bookkeeping. The conversation also dives into Ashley’s newest venture in recruiting and her innovative ideas for expanding with goat-powered land clearing. Topped off with warm, humorous insights into balancing business, family, and life on a bustling Tennessee farm, this episode offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and delightful stories for listeners of all backgrounds.Highlights Include:Payroll and compliance for growing businessesCommon mistakes small business owners make (and how to avoid them)The difference between 1099 contractors and W-2 employeesScaling new business ventures: Staffing and recruitingBalancing business ownership and farm lifeCreative ideas for farm-based businessesHow to connect with Ashley Pack for payroll, HR, or recruiting needsTune in for actionable tips and personal stories that inspire and inform business owners at every stage!Follow Ashley:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-pack-47037769/#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Payroll #HR #Staffing #Recruiting #BusinessCompliance #FarmLife #WomenInBusiness #BusinessTips #TennesseeBusiness #BusinessGrowth #PodcastEpisode #LyndsayStaffordShow #AshleyPack