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# Outside the Guide: Compensation - The Basics
- URL: https://clayharris.com/outside-the-guide-compensation-the-basics/
- Published: 2026-03-23T11:52:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-16T11:55:32.000Z
- Description: Payroll is typically the largest cost associated with running a business. Josh and Clay kick off a series about compensation and benefits with a healthy discussion about salary vs hourly staff, overtime, tracking hours, and mandatory vs non-mandatory events outside of business hours.
- Author: Clay Harris
- Tags: All-10s

Payroll is typically the largest cost associated with running a business. Josh and Clay kick off a series about compensation and benefits with a healthy discussion about salary vs hourly staff, overtime, tracking hours, and mandatory vs non-mandatory events outside of business hours.