Are you one of the smartest business owners who’s winning in today’s ultra-competitive business environment? The success of your startup lies in sourcing and investing in the best resources that will drive your business expansion goals, improve client satisfaction and increase your ROI. But even then, bringing it all together can be challenging. As such, partnering with a leading PEO makes it possible to expand your business seamlessly, navigating the strain of managing complex HR regulations and running the risk of hitting any roadblocks. A reputable PEO leverages modern technology, HR expertise and established processes, allowing you to save time on administrative functions and keep your business compliant. This way, you can focus on growing your business, increase production, and quickly adjust to evolving customer needs. In this deck, you’ll get a comprehensive understanding of how you can leverage a PEO to benefit your startup company. You’ll also learn: • Your biggest business gains when you work with a PEO • Key tips to look out for when choosing a PEO • How you can partner with Africa’s leading PEO when expanding across Africa.

1. Cracking the ‘PEO for Startups’ Code
The Ultimate Administrative Solution for your Startup.

2. Are you Considering a Professional
Employment Organisation service
(PEO) for your startup?

3. When you start a new business, these are
the most pertinent things you’ll often think
about:
• Where will it be located?
• Who will be involved?
• What is the scope of work?
• How are you going to run the business?
The answers to these questions can seem
overwhelming at first, but there are steps you
can implement to take advantage of all the
resources available before even starting your
company or an expansion journey.

4. … face many challenges, from the
competitive nature of their
industries to the pressure to deliver
new products or services.
As a result, you need to work with
people who share your vision and
passion for the company.
Startups…
Click here to read: 3 Options for a Global Company Hiring in Nigeria

5. Understanding
PEO for Startups
As an entrepreneur starting a business in
today's economy, you’ll likely need some
supporting structure or framework to
operate your new venture; this is where a
Professional Employer Organisation (PEO)
comes in.
A startup PEO service provider offers such a
framework by providing everything from
quick access to financial information on
taxes, regulations regarding payroll, and
employee benefits to office space at
reasonable costs.

6.  Hence, adding structure
can lead to better
accountability and
greater control, which
is why it's important
you consider using a
reliable and
professional entity that
can effectively carry out
specialised tasks.
Partnering with a Professional Employer Organisation
(PEO) is a way startups can bring more structure to
their business, allowing them to free up valuable time
and resources and focus on growing their business
effectively.
 Recent Harvard
research highlights
that many startups
fail due to the lack of
structure, which can
be a major roadblock
in their business
growth.

7. Why Should You Leverage a PEO
for Startups When Expanding?
M a n y s t a r t u p o w n e r s a r e l e v e r a g i n g o u t s o u r c e d
s e r v i c e s t o g a i n a g r e a t e r c o m p e t i t i v e a d v a n t a g e .
H e r e ' s w h y y o u r s t a r t u p n e e d s P E O s e r v i c e s w h e n
e x p a n d i n g t o N i g e r i a :
To stay compliant Reduced Cost Shared Liability Rapid Market Entry Access toTopTalent
Click here to read: Comparing & Choosing Employer of Record Companies in Nigeria

8. To stay compliant
As new regulations and labour laws are being introduced,
it's more important than ever to be prepared for their
impact on your business.
Although, it can be difficult for your startup to keep up
with all the new rules and regulations,African’s leading
PEO,Workforce Africa can help you establish the best
practices within your organisation so you can focus on
running your business instead of worrying about legal
compliance problems.

9. Reduced costs
By outsourcing some of your administrative tasks
to a PEO, you save money on payroll taxes and
others fees, as well as on training new employees.
So if you're trying to grow your company fast, or
just starting, a PEO is an excellent way to save
money, offload the burden of administrative work
and cut down the time it will take you to get things
done.
Click here to read: How to Conduct a Global Payroll Audit in 8 Steps

10. Shared liability
Navigating the constantly shifting state and local
employment regulations can be challenging and time-
consuming for your business. At the same time, breaches
in legal requirements can result in hefty fines and legal
penalties.
But a PEO will help your startup avoid these issues.They
also take on responsibility by splitting the risk of
employment-related legal problems. For example, a PEO
partnership will share or take on legal issues relating to
hiring, staffing, or employment.

11. Rapid market entry
If you're looking to enter a new market quickly, you
need employees willing to move across borders
without agents or legal entities.You also need them
to be paid rightly and on time.
A PEO works as an intermediary between the
startup hiring workers and the worker—they
manage all the legal requirements and payroll
without affecting the employee's day-to-day work.
Click here to read: Employer of Record: Expand into African Markets with Ease

12. Access to top talent
Getting the right people on board is one of the major
problems many businesses have. It is partially because
many small companies cannot provide new hires with an
attractive benefits package.
In addition, to attract and retain high-performing talent,
your startup needs to provide incentives that ensures
they stay even in the face of the continued labour
shortage.
PEOs have the resources needed to offer supplemental
insurance, wellness programmes, retirement plans,
critical HR services and more.

13. How to choose
a PEO
No two PEOs are the same. If
you’ve decided a PEO is right for
you, ensure you compare
different options and choose the
best one for your business. Here
are some ways to determine
which is right for you:
Ensure they offer all the services you need
Certain PEOs tailor their services to specific company sizes,
industries, or geographic locations. Ensure your PEO is
experienced with your company profile and can continue
supporting you as you scale.
Ensure they’re easy to use
Since you will likely use the PEO’s software, ensure it’s
easy for both your team and all other employees to use.
You may also want to see whether they integrate with
software you currently use.
Check their pricing structure
PEOs charge either a flat fee per employee or a percentage
of your payroll. Choose a PEO that is transparent with its
pricing and ensure to ask about additional charges
Watch out for any requirements on your end
Some PEOs require that you have a minimum number
of employees. You may also need to give them a notice
of cancellation of their services, or risk paying a hefty
fine.

14. As you begin the journey of taking your
startup to the next growth phase or
planning your expansion into Nigeria,
consider leveraging the services of a
dedicated PEO for startups…
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15. Scale the advantage…
Workforce Africa is a professional employment organisation that can help you
scale your advantage in Nigeria -an ultra-competitive business environment-
manage your employees, and create a thriving market for you across the African
market.
If you're considering expanding into Nigeria, you probably already have a lot of
great ideas for how your business can grow.
But if you're ready to take that next step and hire employees in foreign markets,
employ our startup PEO Services to save significant expansion costs and speed up
your entry into the Nigerian market.
To get started, kindly send an email to hello@workforceafrica.com

16. READY TO GET
STARTED?
Visit www.workforcegroup.com or
Send an email to -
hello@workforcegroup.com

17. YOUR BUSINESS YOUR PEOPLE OUR FOCUS
=
Workforce Group
… We go
beyond

18. What we do
We help organisations solve problems around:
Staff Payroll
Management
Performance management
support
Health insurance management
Executive, Experienced and
Graduate Recruitment
Staff onboarding and
training
Staff records
management
Leave and exit
management
Background
verification
Strategy Development and
Execution
Digital Learning Function Specific
Programmes
Leadership
Development
Digital Content Creation and
Conversion
Assessment and
Development centre
Occupational testing
and Success Profiling
Independent Contractor
Management
Assessor skills training
Professional Employer
Organisation
Employer of Record
Recruitment Process
Outsourcing

19. Workforce by Numbers
17
Year-old
Startup
8
Businesses
120+
Consultants
20
African Countries
8000+
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Employees
1200-
capacity
Learning
Facility
115+
Computer-
based test
facility
250+
Clients
10+
Industries Served
36
States in
Nigeria