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Invoice2go partners with Gusto and Bench

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FINANCE | SALES & MARKETING | CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE | HR SOLUTIONS
nvoice2go , a one-stop-shop solution for small business owners and freelancers , has announced that its users can now access Gusto ’ s payroll and employee benefit features and Bench ’ s online bookkeeping service . Both are available through the Invoice2go Integrated Apps hub .
Gusto offers an integrated platform that automates HR , payroll and benefits and is trusted by more than 200,000 companies worldwide . Bench is one of America ’ s largest professional bookkeeping services for small businesses , making it easy to connect financial data , stay on top of monthly bookkeeping and file taxes at the end of the year . The common thread in these new partners is simplicity and productivity for small business owners , for whom time can be the most valuable commodity .
“ We were inspired by Invoice2go ’ s commitment to helping small businesses succeed and are excited to provide small business owners and employees the peace of mind they need to do their best work ,” said Somrat Niyogi , Head of Partnerships at Gusto . “ By joining forces with Invoice2go , we can help small businesses scale successfully and thoughtfully manage their hardworking teams .”

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CARE OF EMPLOYEES IS GOING TO BE ESSENTIAL , NOW MORE THAN EVER , TO THE HEALTH AND SUCCESS OF A BUSINESS .
As businesses begin to grow their employee and contractor base , having access to Gusto ’ s HR tools and services and Bench ’ s bookkeeping platform will save administrative time and energy so small business owners can focus on their passion and still take care of their teams and finances .
“ As small business owners bounce back from the hardships of this past year , taking care of employees is going to be essential , now more than ever , to the health and success of a business ,” added Mark Lenhard , CEO of Invoice2go . “ Partnering with industry leaders , like Gusto and Bench , helps us to continually expand our offering to meet even more of our users ’ business needs and better support their entrepreneurial endeavours .”
Through this partnership , Invoice2go users can seamlessly set up an account with both Gusto and Bench directly through the Invoice2go Integrated Apps hub , with users offered a 30 % discount for their first three months of Bench ’ s service and first month free for Gusto ’ s service . While in Gusto , whether setting up benefit deductions , creating payroll cycles and reporting or calculating payroll taxes , users can quickly jump between tasks via a single customisable and intuitive platform . With Bench and its expert human bookkeeping teams , users get easy bookkeeping and tax filing .
“ With Invoice2go , we see a partner aligned with our mission to make a profound difference in the lives of small business owners ,” said Ian Crosby , Bench ’ s CEO . “ Invoice2go and Bench present a unique combination of services enabling entrepreneurs to effectively run and grow their businesses and , ultimately , thrive .” �
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