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...
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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...
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...
It’s time to outsource your payroll, here’s why
You have a lot of faith in your accountant or accounting firm. As you well know, an in-house bookkeeper has a lot on his or her plate — adding...
How to pick an insurance carrier for your small business
You have a ton of responsibility as a small business owner, but there’s one thing that often gets lost in the shuffle when you’re starting out that...
How small businesses can cut costs & improve cash flow in a recession
Is there a recession coming? We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s always important for your small business to be ready for anything – which...
Should your small business buy property?
For most small businesses, it’s the dream to eventually own the building that your business operates out of. After all, historically real estate has...
Creating a foundation for small business growth
Growth is probably one of your goals this year for your small business – and if it isn’t, it should be. That said, not all growth is created equal....
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...