Advantage Payroll Services Opens Three New Offices Across Country.

Business Editors

AUBURN, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2001

Advantage Payroll Services, one of the nation's top five payroll providers, today announced the opening of three new offices in Phoenix, Arizona; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Los Angeles, California. These additional offices are a result of Advantage's increased national business and further establish Advantage's significant presence in these regions.

"We have seen tremendous growth over the past three years," said Charles W. Lathrop Jr., CEO and President of Advantage Payroll Services. "Our established presence in all regions of the nation expands the breadth and depth of service our clients already receive. As our clientele increases and expands geographically, these new offices will locally support our clients with personalized customer service." Mr. Lathrop added, "Our greater presence will also enable our team to acquire future business. The momentum we are experiencing has led us to grow our own team as well, ensuring continued customer service excellence."

Based in Auburn, Maine, Advantage Payroll Services was founded in 1967, and is one of the top five payroll service providers in the US. It is the only national payroll company that offers direct deposit and tax filing at no additional charge. Instant Payroll(R), Advantage Payroll's innovative, comprehensive online payroll service, allows clients to manage their payroll 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Advantage services over 35,000 small and mid-sized business clients across the entire U.S. through 40 offices in 27 states. Advantage has the industry's highest Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)-to-client ratio and enjoys a client satisfaction rate exceeding 98%. More information on Advantage Payroll Services can be found on the company's Web site, www.advantagepayroll.com.