Bonnierförlagen – Streamlined payroll administration for publishing operations

Bonnier, a media group, publishes a wide range of books and magazines, a business that relies on numerous freelance assignments. Each month, a large number of specialists are engaged including designers, writers, proofreaders, translators, stylists and photographers. Processing payroll payments and the associated payroll administration was both time-consuming and resource-intensive work. Before the partnership, Bonnier made around 100 individual payments per month.

To streamline operations, Bonnierförlagen began a partnership with Frilans Finans in summer 2014. Bonnierförlagen created its own portal with Frilans Finans where they could determine what should be included and how it should be designed. Frilans Finans proved to be very accommodating and flexible. The publishing operation had several special requirements regarding invoicing, but all such matters were resolved without difficulty. Instead of making around 100 individual payments per month, Bonniers now receives a single consolidated invoice per publishing house each month.

Bonnierförlagen saves time and money by outsourcing payroll administration for contractors to Frilans Finans. Contractors can now receive their salary the next day or, as is typically the case, within five business days, compared to previously when they sometimes had to wait a month for payment. For freelancers, income is often irregular, which is why it is especially important to receive payment quickly. Both Bonnier and their contractors receive excellent service with rapid support when issues arise.