Payroll & POS

Paying instructors, running retail, and reconciling cash, card, and digital wallets the way studios actually do it.

2 articles in this category.

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Payroll & POSMarch 9, 2026

Yoga and Fitness Instructor 1099 vs W-2 Classification (US)

How the IRS common-law test, the DOL economic reality test, California AB5, and the Massachusetts ABC test decide whether your instructors are contractors or employees, plus the real cost difference between the two.

The Chronix Hub Team10 min
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Payroll & POSJanuary 29, 2026

Instructor Payroll for Fitness Studios: A No-Bullsh*t Guide

Pay models, 1099 vs W-2, fee snapshots, contract clauses, and the spreadsheet trap. An honest guide to instructor payroll for fitness, yoga, and pilates studios.

The Chronix Hub Team8 min
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