Eric Joern

Author profile for Eric Joern of Kaizen CPAs + Advisors. On this page you can see all the blog posts that Eric Joern has written.

S-corp, Partnership, or C-corp: Which is right for your small business growth?

S-corp, Partnership, or C-corp: Which is right for your small business growth?

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, S corporations account for 76.8% of corporations with less than 500 employees and 37.3% of corporations...

How to Grow Your Small Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions

How to Grow Your Small Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions

As part of our continuing series on how to grow your small business the right way, today we look at mergers and acquisitions. Acquisitions can be a...

Pieces of the business growth puzzle

Managing your business growth organically

Growth should be a goal of any business. That said, not all growth is created equal. If not done correctly, it can be downright dangerous. One study...

Supply chain issues aren't always bad for auto repair shops

Supply chain issues aren't always bad for auto repair shops

Why auto repair shops often benefit from uncertainty in the supply chain — and how to make sure your shop is one of them. Supply chain issues have...

Know how to read your financial statement

How to read your financial statements as a small business owner

It’s easy to want to skip to the "bottom line" of your financial statements, but like any great story, you’ll need context for the ending to make...

auto repair shop P&L

How to Organize Your Auto Repair Shop Income Statement

Out of all of the important components of accounting that your auto repair shop needs to thrive in today's market, an income statement is among the...

tire store profit margin

Improve Your Tire Store Profit Margin With These Simple Steps

If you're not sure why your tire store profit margin matters, let us break it down for you: What is it? In the simplest terms, your profit margin...

auto repair shop accounting

Must-Have Features in an Accounting Software for Auto Shops

Accounting software for auto shops isn't just nice to have, it's a must-have. However, without adequate accounting knowledge, even the best software...

automotive shop payroll

Why Shop Owners Are Outsourcing Their Automotive Payroll

In the past, auto shop owners had to create their own payroll and accounting processes from scratch. Without an established framework for handling...

auto repair shop tax deductions

7 Auto Repair Shop Tax Deductions to Save Money

Did you know that most businesses lose out on a significant amount of money each year by neglecting to take advantage of tax deductions? In fact, you...

auto repair shop accounting

Are You Making These Costly Auto Shop Accounting Mistakes?

Simple accounting mistakes can impact your auto shop more than you realize. Rather than having additional funds at the ready to allocate towards...

cloud-based accounting

The Past, Present, and Future of Cloud-Based Accounting

Cloud-based accounting is a process in which you use an internet-based system to access your accounting from anywhere at any time. Three things are...