Hiring a CPA vs QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping: Which is right for you?
QuickBooks can be a vital tool for small business owners, office managers, or anyone who needs to log financials and back-office tasks. It’s so...
Can’t get ahold of your accountant? Why communication is SO important for a CPA
Valentine’s Day often puts February’s focus squarely on your relationships. And while all the talk this month is about ROMANTIC relationships, here’s...
What's the difference between a monthly accountant and an annual accountant?
This time of year, everyone needs an accountant, but what’s the actual difference between utilizing a monthly accountant VS an annual accountant?...
The 3 BIG reasons people fire their accountant
No one wants to fire their accountant. Or, maybe more accurately, it takes an awful lot to fire your accountant. Why? Well, a few reasons. It’s a...
Who isn't a good fit to work with Kaizen?
Some CPA firms take everyone, and we mean everyone. That’s never worked for us. We’re looking for a specific type of client. We know what you’re...
Need advice? Why an accountant might be the best advisor you aren’t using (yet)
Running a small business is hard. While some decisions might be easy, there are so many times when it feels like just a little bit of advice from...
What we do together in the first 90 days
Typically, when you have a new accountant, they employ the SALY (Same As Last Year) method. Meaning, they look at what was done in the past and try...
Why we’re a pro Profit First CPA firm
Most CPA firms don’t encourage the Profit First model, here’s why we do. Profit First is a book written by Mike Michalowicz on how to properly budget...
Illinois Minimum Wage is increasing January 1
Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Illinois will increase for tipped and non-tipped employees. The Illinois minimum wage will increase...
5 ways to stay safe after a winter car accident
The days are short. The air is cold. And the roads are often slick with rain, snow, or ice. It’s winter driving season in the Midwest. And, while...
Why you shouldn’t wait until ‘crisis mode’ to hire an accountant
Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. It’s February (or maybe even March), and you’re scrambling to get some poor, beleaguered accountant to get...
What does your accounting firm actually do for you every month?
Hiring an accounting firm is one of the smartest things you can do for your business. At least that’s what people say, but is it true? What do those...