Central is revolutionizing the way startups handle their back-office operations. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Central automates the complex and time-consuming tasks of payroll, benefits administration, and government filings, allowing founders to focus on what they do best: building their product and growing their business.
With Central, startups can effortlessly manage payroll for employees across all 50 U.S. states and contractors in over 200 countries. The platform ensures compliance with local tax laws, automates tax withholdings and filings, and simplifies the onboarding process with offer letters and an onboarding suite. Additionally, Central integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks and Puzzle, making financial management a breeze.
Benefits administration is another area where Central shines. The platform offers access to top insurance carriers and plans, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options via Guideline. Life and disability insurance, small group coverage, and ICHRA are also available, with automated payroll deductions and expert guidance to ensure easy setup.
Government filings and compliance are often a headache for startups, but Central takes the pain out of the process. The platform automates payroll state registrations and filings, monitors government mail, and handles workers' compensation per state. It also manages foreign qualifications, BOI reporting to FINCEN, and other state or city-specific registrations, ensuring that startups remain compliant without the hassle.
Central also offers business insurance to protect startups from unexpected risks. Custom plans include general liability, workers' compensation, directors and officers, cyber, errors and omissions, and business owner's policy coverage.
One of the standout features of Central is its Slack integration. Founders and team members can retrieve company information and documents, update employee information, access personal docs, track offers and onboarding, adjust salaries and payroll, and understand paystubs—all within Slack. This integration makes Central feel like your company's first head of HR and finance, streamlining operations and saving valuable time.
Central's pricing is straightforward and transparent, with a free 30-day trial and a flat rate of $50 per member per month. This all-inclusive price covers everything from payroll and benefits to compliance and business insurance, making it an excellent value for startups.
Founders who have used Central rave about the platform's efficiency and the time it saves. Michael Suswal, 2X Founder & COO of Generation Lab, says, "I wouldn’t start a new company without Central. The platform has spoiled me with more time and money." Catheryn Li, YC founder & CEO of Simple AI, adds, "The Slack app never fails to impress. I’m so happy I never have to touch HR software again."
Central is more than just a tool; it's a partner for startups. The team proactively builds new features, educates founders on best practices, and deeply cares about their customers. As Erick Enriquez, Founder & CEO of InQuery, puts it, "An excellent partner from day one! Central has proactively built new features and educated us on best practices."
In conclusion, Central is an indispensable platform for startups looking to automate their back-office operations. With its comprehensive features, seamless integrations, and expert support, Central allows founders to focus on their core mission while ensuring compliance and efficiency. Start your free 30-day trial today and experience the difference Central can make for your startup.
