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Free Buyer's Report · 2026

The PEO Purchasing Guide

Before you request a PEO quote, know what providers will ask for and how they price. G&A Partners' guide breaks down co-employment, PEPY versus percentage-of-payroll pricing, the services worth comparing and each step from information gathering to a 90-day onboarding. Download it to approach your PEO search prepared.

  • PEO pricing explained
  • Four-step buying process
  • Quote preparation details
Cover of the The PEO Purchasing Guide report

What You Will Learn

What's inside the guide

  • A clear explanation of what a PEO is and how co-employment shares responsibilities and risks with your business.
  • Eight self-assessment questions to help you decide whether your company would benefit from partnering with a PEO.
  • A detailed checklist of services across recruitment, payroll, benefits, HR, and risk management to compare providers against.
  • A walkthrough of the four-step buying process, from choosing services and generating a quote to client onboarding.
  • The specific documents and data PEOs request, so you can prepare accurate information for faster, more precise quotes.