Local Economy x Paper Trails
We thank Local Economy owners, Tom and Jim, for entrusting Paper Trails to uphold their standard of service as they transition into retirement.
Seamless Transition: Welcome to the Paper Trails Family
What to expect next
As part of this exciting transition, we’re pleased to announce that Abbey Gangewer and Brittany Wezner, key members of the Local Economy Payroll team, will be joining Paper Trails. Their expertise and deep understanding of your payroll needs will ensure that your experience remains seamless and uninterrupted. You can expect the same friendly, personalized service you’ve always received, with the added benefit of our expanded resources and support. Because we also use isolved at Paper Trails, there will be no change to your payroll software!
Rest assured, it’s business as usual for all Local Economy Payroll clients. Our top priority is maintaining the stability and continuity you rely on, so there will be no immediate changes to your payroll processes. Over the next several months, our Paper Trails team will personally connect with each of you to review your specific needs. During these discussions, we’ll explore opportunities to enhance your payroll and HR services, ensuring you have everything you need to manage your business smoothly and efficiently.
We’re committed to making this transition as easy and beneficial as possible for you, and we look forward to building on the strong foundation established by Local Economy Payroll.
Where to log in
Employers
Employers and administrators previously clients of Local Economy can log in here or by clicking the button below.
You can log in on any of our webpages by clicking the “Log In” button located in the navigation bar at the top right of the screen. Be sure to select “Local Economy Log In”.
Employees
Your employees can log in using the isolved People Cloud mobile app. This app can be downloaded in the Apple and Google Play App Stores.
Employees can also visit myhrstuff.com on a laptop to log into their account.
**Remember, the user name will always be the email address associated with the account.**
**If asked to select a “Tenant of isolved”, users must choose the “Local Economy” option.**
Upcoming events
A top priority of ours is ensuring that you have the necessary tools and information needed to help your business thrive. We have a number of upcoming events on various topics to do just that. We want to ensure that you’re following all the ever-changing laws and rules that the federal, state and local governments are enacting. This year, there are numerous changes that will impact your business.
You can register by clicking the event names below or you can view all of our webinars at papertrails.com/webinars.
Welcome Local Economy Clients – Thursday, October 31st @ 2pm – Join our team, including Abbey & Brittany, as we give you all the details of who we are and what we do. This will be a great chance for you to meet our team and ask any questions.
Payroll & HR Year End Planning – Tuesday, November 9th @ 2pm – Another year is coming to a close. There are countless items that we’ll cover during the webinar to ensure smooth year-end processing.
What you need to know for January 1: How to implement Maine’s PFML program – Tuesday, December 17th @ 2pm – Effective January 1, 2025, all Maine businesses must register in and participate in Maine’s Paid Family Medical Leave program. Paper Trails will provide long-term support for this, but there are actions required of you to ensure successful implementation. Join us to learn more about the program, and what you need to do in January to maintain compliance.
What’s in Your Handbook? 2025 Labor Law Updates That You Need to Know About – Tuesday, January 21st at 2pm – Each year, a slew of new labor laws and rules go into effect on January 1. Join Dawn Pahel, our HR Consultant, to review this year’s changes and ensure that you maintain compliance with each new law and rule.
About Paper Trails
Paper Trails was founded in Brunswick in 2004; we are Maine-born and Maine-grown. Today, twenty years later and with offices in Kennebunk and Topsham, we’ve served thousands of clients and have 17 (welcome Abbey & Brittany!) incredible team members. From our beginnings as a bookkeeping company that did payroll to today’s service offering as a payroll, human capital management and human resources consulting organization, the team is and always has been focused on you; we empower employers like you to build a business and workforce for today, tomorrow and beyond.
We’re still Mainers doing business with Mainers. We don’t like to be nickeled and dimed; we don’t like 800 numbers or long waits for service; we don’t like the Yankees; and we still see our clients at your all of the great local restaurants and at the grocery store.
What Paper Trails offers
At Paper Trails, we are so much more than just payroll. We We spend countless hours educating ourselves so that we can share that knowledge and train you and your team. Today’s business environment requires that we all stay on top of changing regulations and trends. We work directly with you in person, through our social media channels, on our website and blog and on our podcast, Small Business Big World, to ensure you’re ready to face the payroll & HR challenges that hit your desk every day.
Most importantly, we invest daily to ensure the safety & security of your data and personal information. Building and maintaining your trust in us and our services is our first priority each and every day. You can learn more about our commitment to data protection at papertrails.com/payroll-security.
Payroll and HR resources
One of our top priorities is to equip your business with the essential tools and resources that will not only simplify your daily operations but also enhance your overall efficiency. We understand the unique challenges that come with running a small business, and our goal is to alleviate some of that burden by providing you with cutting-edge solutions tailored to your needs.
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How to contact us
We’re always here to help and would love to hear from you! If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of our team.
You can contact us at our main office by calling 207-721-8575, or send an email directly to any team member at <firstname>@papertrails.com. For valuable resources and updates, be sure to visit our website at www.papertrails.com, and follow us on social media to stay informed about the latest compliance news and more. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok at @papertrailspayroll.
Abbey and Brittany are ready and available to serve you, just as they always have. Feel free to reach out to them directly via email or phone:
- Abbey Gangewer: abbey@papertrails.com | 207-899-0476 (text-friendly)
- Brittany Wezner: brittany@papertrails.com | 207-607-4446 (text-friendly)
Additionally, our Operations Manager, Michelle Aldridge, and I are always available to assist you through this transition. Michelle oversees our day-to-day operations and is a great resource for any additional support you might need:
- Michelle Aldridge: michelle@papertrails.com
- Chris Cluff: chris@papertrails.com
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