A simple explanation of EOR solutions for small business owners

I see a lot of small businesses hiring remote help now, especially for admin work, customer support, bookkeeping support, ecommerce tasks, research, and basic operations.
I started exploring more about Employer of record (EOR) once I realized how contractors can become an important part of the business.

The easiest way I can explain it is that an EOR doesn't just help you pay someone. They actually employ that person in their country on your behalf.
You still manage the work, communication, expectations, and everything else, but they handle the employment contract, payroll, taxes, benefits, and local compliance.

EOR solutions make it possible to hire properly in another country without having to set up a local company there.
And believe me, things get complicated when you decide to set up local entities by yourself. If you're bringing someone on for a one-off project, it's probably unnecessary.
If they're becoming a long-term part of the business, it's something worth understanding before it turns into a compliance headache later on.