Built for the Business Owner Nobody Was Protecting
PEO Audits exists because small businesses deserve an honest, independent voice in a space that has never had one. Here is how we got here — and why it matters.
The Problem Was Right in Front of Us
It started with a conversation that most business owners never have. A company with 60 employees had been with the same PEO for four years. They were paying without question, trusting that the arrangement was fair, and assuming that because their HR headaches had mostly disappeared, the relationship was working.
It wasn't. When someone finally looked at the invoices — really looked at them — the overcharges were significant. The benefits package was below market. The compliance coverage had gaps that nobody had flagged. And the exit clause was written in a way that made switching feel impossible.
None of this was unusual. It was, in fact, exactly what happens to the majority of small businesses in PEO relationships. Not because PEOs are inherently bad — most are legitimate businesses providing real services — but because the relationship is structurally imbalanced from the start.
PEOs have legal teams, pricing specialists, and long-term contractual leverage. Small businesses have a controller with too much on their plate and an HR manager who was hired to handle people, not procurement. The audit never happens. The invoices go unquestioned. The contract auto-renews.
We built PEO Audits to change that equation — to give small businesses the same quality of analysis that enterprise companies take for granted, at no cost to them, delivered by people with no financial interest in keeping things the way they are.
"The playing field between a PEO and a 75-person company was never level. We exist to level it."
Independence Is the Whole Point
There is no shortage of people willing to help you pick a PEO. Brokers will do it, consultants will do it, and the PEO's own sales team will certainly do it. But every one of those parties has a financial relationship with the PEO — which means their interests and yours are not fully aligned.
Our mission is simple: give every small business an honest, independent picture of their PEO relationship — what it costs, what it covers, what it's missing, and what a better arrangement looks like. Nothing more, nothing less.
We believe that when businesses have accurate information, they make better decisions. And better decisions for small businesses is better for everyone.
Radical honesty
If your PEO is the right fit, we will tell you that — with data. We gain nothing from a bad match and everything from your trust.
True independence
No commissions from your current PEO. No financial incentive to keep you where you are. Our only interest is the right answer.
Plain language, always
No jargon. No reports written for HR professionals. Everything we deliver is designed for a business owner to read and act on.
Small business first
Enterprise companies have people for this. Small businesses deserve the same quality of analysis — that is who we built this for.
The Principles Behind Every Audit
We will not soften findings to avoid an uncomfortable conversation. If something is wrong, you will know exactly what it is, what it costs you, and what to do about it.
A thorough audit takes time. We do not rush findings to close a case faster. Every area gets the attention it deserves — because cutting corners helps no one.
The PEO industry is deliberately complicated. Our job is to un-complicate it. Every report we deliver is written to be understood, not to demonstrate expertise.
Nothing you share with us is shared with your current PEO, with other businesses, or with anyone else without your explicit consent. Period.
The audit findings are yours. What you do with them is entirely your decision. We do not push, follow up repeatedly, or apply pressure of any kind.
We only facilitate PEO connections when we are genuinely confident it is the right fit. Our reputation depends on getting this right — not on volume.
Built for Companies Like Yours
Our audit is designed for small and mid-size businesses that are already using a PEO and have wondered — at least once — whether they're getting a fair deal. You don't need to have a specific complaint. Curiosity is enough to start.
The sweet spot is companies with 10 to 150 employees. At that size, you're paying serious money to a PEO but likely don't have a dedicated HR director or a procurement team to evaluate the relationship independently. That's exactly the gap we fill.
We work across industries — construction, healthcare, professional services, logistics, technology, retail, non-profit, and more. If you have employees and a PEO, we can audit the relationship.
What You Can Always Count On
We will never contact your current PEO without your permission
The audit is conducted entirely using information you provide. Your PEO is never contacted, notified, or involved in any way during the review process.
We will tell you the truth, even if it's not what you hoped for
If your PEO is genuinely the right fit, we will say so clearly. If the findings are mixed, we will be specific about what's working and what isn't.
We will never push you toward a decision you haven't made
Once your audit is delivered, the next step is entirely yours. We do not follow up with sales pressure. The findings are yours to use as you see fit.
We will only recommend a PEO we believe is genuinely right for you
We match carefully and selectively. A forced or misaligned match damages our reputation more than it helps our business. We do not take that risk.
Ready to Find Out Where You Actually Stand?
Free for qualifying companies with 10-150 employees. No obligation at any step. Just honest answers.