Managing a Team

Complete Guide to Running a Small Business in Q1 2026

When you’re running a small business, you know that Q1 sets the tone for the rest of the year. This comprehensive guide includes everything you need to navigate January through March with ease and confidence–so you can focus on growing your business in 2026.

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The Takeaways

Inside the guide, you’ll find:
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    2026 tax calendar & critical filing deadlines
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    A complete Q1 compliance checklist, including new laws
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    Tax season prep: W-2, 1099, & payroll reporting
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    Benefits administration, managing health plans & 401(k) limits
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    Employee engagement strategies and more
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
BEHIND THE GUIDE

Meet Justworks

We help entrepreneurs and businesses grow with confidence.

Benefits

Justworks offers small businesses access to health insurance, 401(k) and more—all at affordable rates typically only available to large companies.

Payroll

Payroll software that runs seamlessly so you can pay your team with ease.

HR Tools

Ditch the spreadsheets and manage your team with the tools we've built from the ground up.

Compliance

Don't sweat the small stuff. Lean on us for employment-related compliance support.

International

Access the tools and support you need for onboarding, paying, and managing an international workforce.