1. What Is Explorer Payroll? [ top ]
   Explorer Payroll is an easy-to-use, full-featured payroll solution that has been designed to work seamlessly over the Internet.
   
   
2. How does Explorer Payroll work? [ top ]
   The application software, Explorer Payroll, resides on Explorer Software's server.  To access your company payroll, simply login and start working!  Enter employee labor in any number of ways; from the application data entry screen, or a crew timecard, or from your pocket pc.  Print checks on your office printer or arrange direct bank deposit.
   
   
   
3. What advantages does an Internet payroll service have over a traditional windows-based desktop application? [ top ]
   There are several advantages of being on the Internet.
   
   
   1. You will never have to think about another software patch or upgrade again.
      When we enhance the product, there's no need to upgrade because we do it for you.  Every new release is automatically available.  Explorer maintains and runs the application on our servers.
       
   2. Payroll Anywhere, Anytime.
      The most noticeable advantage is that you access the application from any computer connected to the Internet.
      
      
   3. Instant, hassle-free networking.
      If you have multiple employees who need access to your payroll data but you don't have the expertise in-house to maintain a stable network environment, simply sign these employees up for the service and they'll have instant access to the information.
      
      
4. Can Explorer Payroll meet my company needs?[ top ]
   Companies of all sizes can utilize Explorer Payroll effectively.  From a simple 5 person payroll to a complex organization of thousands of employees, Explorer Payroll has the power to meet the most demanding and the most basic needs. 
   
   
5. How Secure is my data? [ top ]
   Today you most likely maintain your payroll data on your desktop computer or on a server located in your office, never giving a second thought to the security of that data, but maybe you should.
   
   Explorer Payroll uses the most advanced security available.  With the encryption used by our secure "firewall" server, the odds of anyone getting your financial information over the Internet are virtually zero.
   
   Physical security
   eExplorer servers are located in a secured enclosure, within a modern, 24x7-guarded facility, with advanced fire and power protection.
   
   Access security
   Our servers are protected by a state-of-the-art firewall to foil hacker intrusions.
   
   Data security
   Your business information is stored on a highly sophisticated, redundant, storage system (RAID), which guards against data loss and is designed to recover data quickly. The system is backed up nightly with offsite storage of backup digital tapes.
   
   
6. Taxes differ from State to State and Province to Province.  How do we set up payroll for our region?[ top ]
   Explorer Payroll is used throughout the United States and Canada and supports use in every State and Province.  Your company regional information will be implemented on setup and you will never have to worry about upgrades because Federal & State / Provincial parameters are updated by Explorer automatically.
   
   
7. How are employee wages distributed?[ top ]
   Print checks on your local printer for distribution or arrange Direct Deposit to your employee's financial institution.
   
   
8. What type of support will I get for this service? [ top ]
   Explorer Payroll has an extensive online help site, Explorer Incident Tracking, so you can access our support team in a variety of ways, quickly, efficiently, 24/7. Send an email, leave a voice message, send a fax or access our support team right from Explorer Software.  It is like having one of our team, in your office, as part of your own staff.  
   
   
9. Can I add other users to this service? [ top ]
   Absolutely! That is the greatest benefit to subscribing to an Internet service. You can add any user who has an Internet connection.
   
   
10. What kind of reports are available? [ top ]
    

    Payroll Prelist Payroll Stubs Payroll Checks Payroll Register Check List Employee Reports Union Health and Welfare WCB Report General Liability Insurance Pension Contributions Employee List Employee Labels Newly Hired Employees Job Labor Summary Certified Payroll Report Employee Utilization Report 941 Federal Tax Return State Unemployment Tax Return

    To-Date Accruals Report Print W2's 940 Annual FUTA Tax Return WCB Excess Earnings Report Retro Payroll Prelist Retro Payroll Stubs Retro Payroll Checks Accumulated Retro Hours Estimated Retro by Job Retro Union Report Employee Check Addresses Work Classifications Std Earnings/Deductions Union/WCB Parameters Payroll Types/Codes Hourly Cost Analysis Taxation Parameter

     

11. Can I integrate to Microsoft Office? [ top ]
    

    	Explorer Payroll is optimized for Microsoft Office 2000 productivity tools with integrated Business Intelligence features which include reporting and data analysis with Microsoft Excel and Access.
    	SQL7 is a powerful highly scalable, database platform with extensible built in data warehousing features;  visual data model tools, meta data repository, data transformation services, OLAP (online analytical processing), query facility, provides the best solution for businesses today.

    
    

12. How do I integrate to my accounting system? [ top ]
    Explorer Payroll is OLE-DB compliant which integrates relational databases and non-relational data (OLAP data, Email, Directory, IMS, VSAM, ORDBMS, etc.)
    
    
13. How does Explorer do it? [ top ]
    Explorer Payroll is a thin client/server solution.  Client/Server computing has become an important industry trend.  All data, programs and processing take place on our server.  Only the user interface is on your PC (client computer).  Which means processing is fast.  Data is secure.  
    
    
14. What Internet connection speed is required? [ top ]
    You can connect to Explorer Payroll on the Internet with phone lines, cable modem, ISDN or ADSL.  Minimum requirement is a 56K connection or better.
    
    
15. Can I connect remote offices? [ top ]
    Absolutely!  With Explorer Payroll it is possible to communicate and manage data in local and wide area networks.  Connect local area networks or remote users with secure Internet connections.
    

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