Decimal’s Partnerships with Payroll Providers Enable Small Firms to Compete

The Online 401(k) enables independent payroll providers like AppleOne to deliver integrated payroll and 401(k) packages.

SAN FRANCISCO (February 15, 2005) – Decimal, Inc., (www.theonline401k.com) the leading provider of full-service Web-based 401(k) plans for small and single-person businesses, today announced its partnership with AppleOne. This partnership will enable small businesses to access a comprehensive payroll and 401(k) solution from independent providers, free from hidden fees that often accompany larger providers.

AppleOne processes payroll for hundreds of thousands of employees working in a wide array of industries. They have a unique process-centered approach to payroll processing, which is ideal for small businesses.

Both Decimal and AppleOne are dedicated to providing customized solutions that outshine the approach of most large organizations, while delivering a cost-effective and truly robust solution. Both organizations share a focus on solutions that are easy to use and powerful enough to meet the unique requirements of small businesses.

Decimal introduced its offering, The Online 401(k), to small businesses as a smart, affordable alternative to the products with hidden fees present in the overwhelming majority of 401(k) providers. The Online 401(k) allows small businesses to directly manage its 401(k) plan online while also making dedicated personal customer care a top priority.

AppleOne’s offering for small businesses, The Core, offers clients a sensibly priced “web based” payroll processing package, which includes the ability to store critical employee data securely. Services include: Tax Filing, Direct Deposit, & Check Signing.

Chad Parks, CFP^® and CEO of Decimal says “AppleOne directly complements the way that The Online 401(k) works and gives small businesses the best of both worlds: A comprehensive solution previously available only from large organizations, with the personalized attention of a small firm. We are looking forward to enhancing AppleOne’s offering with our 401(k) solution, which suits the needs of their customers and is easy to get up and running as well as maintain.”

Small businesses interested in learning more about The Online 401(k) can request a quote at www.theonline401k.com and automatically receive a customized proposal via e-mail.  Small businesses can easily establish their 401(k) plan, thanks to a streamlined plan adoption process.  Decimal offers a wide variety of investments to choose from through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.’s One Source^® platform. Once the 401(k) plan is set up, employees access 401(k) and investment education, select their investments and manage their individual 401(k) accounts – all from the convenience of their desktop.

For more information on The Online 401(k), please visit www.theonline401k.com.

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