Business Description
Barrett business Services (BBSI) has been on my radar for a while, as small cap business growing revenue and earnings, and paying a dividend. There's some interesting research regarding small-cap dividend payers that could be worth reviewing (one example). Barrett primarily earns money as a professional employer service, often referred to as a PEO. Essentially, they help small businesses manage payroll, HR, benefits, and admin functions externally, so their clients don't have to try to get these capabilities in house. PEO are most common for businesses that have less