Introduction
Small and midsize businesses face unique HR challenges: limited budgets, lean HR teams, and rapidly changing workforce needs. i Solve People Cloud™ (branded “i Solve”) meets these demands head‑on by offering a truly all‑in‑one HCM platform that scales as you grow. From automated payroll to self‑serve benefits, i Solve brings enterprise capabilities to organizations of 5–500 employees, helping you streamline operations, maintain compliance, and boost employee engagement.
1. Common HR Pain Points at SMBs
- Fragmented Systems
Multiple tools for payroll, time, benefits, and recruiting lead to manual data entry errors and wasted admin hours. - Compliance Risk
Small teams struggle to keep pace with evolving federal, state, and local labor laws—exposing the business to fines. - Scalability Constraints
A solution that works for five employees may buckle at fifty, forcing disruptive migrations. - Limited Technology Budgets
High‑priced enterprise software often comes with complex licensing and hidden fees.
2. How i Solve Addresses SMB Needs
✅ Unified HCM Suite
- Payroll & Tax Compliance: Single‑click payroll runs, automated tax filings (federal/state/local), and built‑in garnishment management.
- Time & Attendance: Mobile clock‑in/out, geofencing, and automated overtime calculations ensure accurate pay and fair labor practices.
- Benefits Administration: Embedded carrier connections, open‑enrollment workflows, and life‑event tracking keep employees and HR in sync.
- Recruiting & Onboarding: Branded career portals, applicant tracking, and digital new‑hire packets accelerate time to productivity.
✅ Predictable, Flat‑Rate Pricing
- No per‑module surcharges or hidden fees—SMBs get full access to every feature for one transparent per‑employee price.
- Predictable budgeting so you can forecast HR costs as you add headcount, without surprise add‑ons.
✅ Rapid Implementation
- Pre‑configured Templates: Industry‑best‑practice settings speed initial setup for common payroll and benefit plan configurations.
- Dedicated SMB Specialists: i Solve’s channel partners guide you through data migration, testing, and go‑live—often in under 8 weeks.
3. Feature Spotlight for Growing Teams
| Feature | Benefit for SMBs |
|---|---|
| Self‑Service Mobile App | Empowers employees to view pay stubs, request time off, and update personal info—reducing HR inquiries by up to 50%. |
| On‑Demand Pay | Improves retention by giving staff fee‑free access to earned wages between paydays. |
| Performance & Learning Management | Drives engagement with continuous feedback, goals, and online training—without needing a separate LMS. |
| People Analytics Dashboards | Provides headcount, turnover, and labor‑cost insights in real time—helping small HR teams act quickly. |
4. Comparing i Solve to Other SMB HCM Solutions
| Capability | i Solve | Gusto | Rippling |
|---|---|---|---|
| All‑in‑One Pricing | ✅ Flat per‑employee | ❌ Add‑ons for benefits | ❌ Modules add cost |
| Global Payroll | ❌ (US‑focused) | ❌ (US‑only) | ✅ Multinational |
| Time & Attendance | ✅ Built‑in | ❌ Third‑party integration | ✅ Built‑in |
| Benefits Admin | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Talent Management | ✅ Yes | ❌ Limited | ✅ Yes |
| On‑Demand Pay | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available | ✅ Add‑on |
| Implementation Time | 6–8 weeks | 4–6 weeks | 8–12 weeks |
i Solve stands out for its complete feature set at a single price—ideal for SMBs that need robust functionality without module‑by‑module upsells.
5. Getting Started with i Solve
- Discovery Call
Discuss your headcount, payroll cadence, and benefit plans with an SMB specialist. - Data Collection & Audit
Gather employee records, historical payrolls, and benefit elections for cleanup and staging. - Configuration & Testing
Use i Solve’s test environment to validate payroll runs, time‑tracking, and integrations. - Launch & Support
Go live with one‑click payroll processing and mobile self‑service—backed by a dedicated support team for the first 90 days.
Conclusion
For small and growing businesses seeking to simplify HR, ensure compliance, and delight employees, i Solve People Cloud™ delivers an unmatched value proposition: enterprise‑grade HCM features, one transparent price, and rapid implementation. Say goodbye to fragmented systems and hello to a single platform that powers your entire employee lifecycle—so you can focus on scaling your business, not managing HR complexity.