-- Imagine Sarah, a small business owner, facing the same dreaded challenge each month, managing payroll.
With spreadsheets open and tax regulations piling up, she spends countless hours navigating payment complexities.
But Sarah knows there must be a better solution.
In 2025, small businesses like hers have access to complete payroll platforms designed to save time, simplify compliance, and make payroll processing seamless.
Small Business vs. Big Business Payroll Needs
Payroll challenges for small businesses and large enterprises differ drastically.
Small businesses typically operate with fewer resources and need solutions that are cost-effective, automated, and user-friendly.
They don’t have dedicated payroll teams like big corporations, which use complex, enterprise-level tools for large datasets and cross-departmental integration.
Instead, small businesses need platforms that can:
- Automate processes.
- Reduce the administrative burden.
- Ensure legal compliance without requiring specialized knowledge.
By choosing a solution that caters to their size and structure, small businesses can turn payroll into a strategic asset, creating financial stability and freeing up resources for growth.
Why Rise Payroll Stands Out
Rise offers a payroll platform designed specifically to address the unique needs of small businesses, combining precision, innovation, and automation.
With exceptional support and compliance integration, Rise allows small business owners to focus on growth while streamlining payroll tasks.
Top Benefits of Rise Payroll for Small Businesses in 2025:
Hybrid Payroll Options
One standout feature is Rise’s hybrid payroll, allowing businesses to pay global contractors in their preferred currency, whether local currency or cryptocurrency.
This flexibility attracts top talent and simplifies onboarding contractors from over 150 countries.
- 90+ local currencies supported
- 100+ cryptocurrencies available
Automated Features
Small businesses can save hours of manual work with Rise’s automated capabilities, ensuring both efficiency and accuracy.
Rise automates key processes such as:
- Onboarding contractors
- Payroll management
- KYC/AML compliance checks
- Service agreements
- Tax reporting
Ease of Use
Designed with simplicity in mind, Rise provides a streamlined interface that reduces the learning curve.
Even businesses without dedicated payroll staff can navigate the platform easily and begin managing payroll efficiently from day one, even if it’s global payroll.
User-Friendly Interface
Rise’s clean and intuitive dashboards give users real-time access to essential data, making it easy to oversee complex payroll tasks with minimal effort.
The platform’s organized design ensures users can quickly find what they need, reducing the stress typically associated with payroll management.
Affordable Pricing Plans
Payroll solutions shouldn’t break the bank.
Rise offers transparent, affordable pricing at just $50 per contractor per month, with $2.50 per transaction.
This balance of cost and functionality makes it ideal for businesses on a budget.
Easy Tax Compliance
Navigating payroll tax laws can be a significant burden for small business owners. Rise automates tax form generation, issuing 1099s, W9s, or W-8BENs during the onboarding process to ensure compliance.
This reduces the risk of errors and costly penalties, allowing businesses to focus on growth.
Regulatory Compliance
Rise integrates built-in compliance measures to protect businesses from legal risks. Contractors are onboarded through a rigorous process that includes:
- Identity verification
- KYC and AML screening
- Email verification
For small businesses that want to hire full-time employees in the United States, learn about Rise’s Employer of Record service that also offers daily payroll.
24/7 Support
No matter where your team is located, Rise offers 24/7 support to address issues quickly and ensure smooth payroll operations.
Both contractors and employers can access timely help, creating a stress-free experience.
Real-Life Success: t3rn Case Study
Challenge:
t3rn, a modular interoperability layer for cross-chain smart contract execution, faced difficulties managing payroll for its globally distributed team.
The company paid contractors in both fiat and crypto, creating operational bottlenecks and compliance risks due to the time-consuming nature of manual KYC and AML processes.
Solution with Rise:
- Streamlined Payments: Rise automated payroll processes and eliminated the need for third-party exchanges, enabling seamless routing between fiat and crypto payments.
- Operational Efficiency: By automating compliance and payroll tasks, t3rn saved 10-15 hours per month, allowing the team to focus on scaling their operations.
- Flexible Payout Options: Contractors could choose to be paid in either fiat or crypto, improving overall employee satisfaction and productivity.
As Lourdes Tandayag, Head of Operations at t3rn, shared, Rise’s scheduled payments function and straightforward platform design greatly enhanced their efficiency.
Why Rise is the Best Payroll Solution for 2025
In 2025, Rise stands out as one of the best payroll platform for small businesses, offering a hybrid model that seamlessly integrates fiat and crypto payments.
Its automation features help small business owners reduce manual work, stay compliant, and enhance productivity.
With Rise, small businesses like t3rn and ZenAcademy have been able to:
- Streamline global payroll operations.
- Improve compliance.
- Provide contractors with flexible payment options that boost retention and satisfaction.
By eliminating global payroll headaches, Rise transforms payroll from a time-consuming burden into a growth-enabling tool.
Contact Info:
Name: Austin Heaton
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Organization: Rise
Website: https://www.riseworks.io,
Release ID: 89152547
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