Send your data to an online service provider for quick payroll processing

Keep track of employees' time in-house and then transmit the data to an online payroll service company to finish the job. Each pay period you need to authorize the company to process the payroll, so you always have time to make changes to employee data.

I recommend: Oklahoma-based Paycom promises to get your payroll up and running in 10 business days. Sure Payroll offers an easy online interface and also offers small business owners a library of business forms and customized compliance posters.

Work with a company that specializes in small business payroll in Oklahoma

Some Oklahoma payroll services offer a complete menu of options to manage all aspects of payroll and human resources for small businesses. You can rely on their expertise for tax filings, human resources compliance, and even timekeeping.

I recommend: Although headquartered in New York, Paychex maintains offices in cities nationwide, including Tulsa and Oklahoma City. They not only provide payroll service in Oklahoma, but also offer services such as benefits management and COBRA administration.

Outsource your Oklahoma payroll management and human resources tasks to a full service company

In order to stay in compliance with employment laws governing hiring, firing and disciplining employees, some small businesses work with a full service human resources company. You can rely on these companies to not only process your payroll, but help you hire and retain the best employees.

I recommend: Accord, another Oklahoma payroll management company, provides complete employee management from screening and hiring to workers' comp to payroll processing. Another full service option is ADP Small Business Services.

Choose a local accountant if you just want to lighten your bookkeeping load

Many local accountants act as providers of payroll services in Oklahoma. Check with your accountant or CPA to see if they offer payroll processing services in addition to business tax services.

I recommend: James Dee Johnson & Company in Oklahoma City offers payroll tax services and payroll checks; end of year W-2s can be provided for an extra fee. Uncle Sam's Payroll Service in Tulsa offers all payroll services including direct deposit and W-2s.