HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - s4story -- AlexandHR, a tech-forward HR consulting firm specializing in compliance and HR tech strategy for small businesses, is offering free Gusto company account set-ups for businesses that currently have no employees and are planning to hire in 2026.

This initiative is designed to help early-stage and growing companies get their HR and payroll foundations set up correctly before their first hire, which reduces compliance risk, saves time, and avoids costly clean-ups later on.

"Too many businesses wait until they've already hired someone to think about payroll, tax registrations, or HR systems," said Lyndsi Alexander, Founder & Principal Consultant at AlexandHR. "We want to remove that barrier and help new businesses start clean, compliant from day one."

What's Included

Eligible businesses receive a free Gusto company account set-up, which includes:

• Initial company configuration in Gusto
• Guidance on required federal and state tax registrations
• Best-practice settings to prepare for first-time hiring
• A clean, ready-to-use payroll and HR foundation

This offer applies only to companies with zero employees at the time of set-up. Businesses that already have employees are still welcome to work with AlexandHR under its standard HRIS implementation or retainer packages.

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Who Qualifies

• Businesses with no current employees
• Companies planning to hire employees in 2026
• U.S.-based small businesses seeking compliant payroll and HR infrastructure

Clear, Upfront Boundaries

AlexandHR emphasizes that this is not a workaround for existing payroll issues or employee transitions. If a business already has employees on payroll or has previously paid employees, then standard service rates apply to ensure proper compliance review and system design.

About AlexandHR

AlexandHR provides fractional HR, compliance support, and HR technology implementation for small businesses across the United States. Known for combining human-centered HR with smart automation, AlexandHR helps organizations build compliant, scalable people operations without the cost of a full-time HR department.

Businesses interested in the free Gusto set-up can learn more or inquire directly through AlexandHR's website at https://www.alexandhr.com/