The Kaizen Team

Author profile for The Kaizen Team of Kaizen CPAs + Advisors. On this page you can see all the blog posts that The Kaizen Team have written.

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Subcontractor or Employee: Understanding Worker Classification

Deciding whether to classify a worker as an employee or subcontractor can be tricky—and getting it wrong could lead to penalties or compliance...

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How to be Prepared for a Worker's Comp Audit

In the United States, Workers' Comp is required in 49 of the 50 states, but here’s something you might not know: if your policy uses estimated...

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How Often Should You Get Financial Statements?

Wondering how often you really need financial statements for your business?Once a year might be enough to file a return—but it’s not nearly...

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How to Motivate Employees WITHOUT MANAGING

How do you motivate employees without constantly managing them? In this episode of Kaizen Time, Mark and Clay dig into what really drives team...

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Missed a Business Tax Payment? Don’t Panic—Start Here

It happens—your business misses a payment, skips a tax deposit, or files late. But what comes next doesn’t have to spiral. In this episode of ...

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Why Use a Third-Party Payroll Service in 2025?

In this episode of Kaizen Time, we’re diving into how payroll services have evolved—and why that matters for small businesses. Spoiler alert:...

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Employee Leave Laws Are Changing—Is Your Business Ready?

Employee leave laws keep changing, and missing an update can cost you. In this episode of Kaizen Time, we chat with Brian Bride, Director of...

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Think They’re a 1099 Contractor? You Might Be Wrong

Think hiring 1099 contractors instead of W2 employees saves you money? You’re not alone—but getting this wrong can cost you big time. In this...

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Maximize Your Business Travel Deductions & Save on Taxes

Are You Maximizing Your Business Travel Deductions? Business travel can be expensive—but are you making the most of those expenses at tax time?

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Save on Taxes with a Work Vehicle

Thinking about buying a vehicle for your business? Not all vehicles offer the same tax benefits! In this episode of Kaizen Time, hosts Mark...

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Where Did My Money Go? Profit vs Cash Flow

A lot of small business owners mix up profit and cash flow—and honestly, it’s an easy mistake to make. Just because your business is profitable

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5 Smart Money Strategies Every Business Needs in 2025

Want to keep more money in your business and stay ahead in 2025? These five smart financial moves will help you optimize taxes, boost savings,...

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How Amortization and Depreciation Can Save Your Business THOUSANDS!

Are depreciation and amortization just fancy accounting words? Maybe, but they’re also powerful tools for saving your business thousands. In...

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2025 Auto Shop Playbook: The Tactics You Can’t Afford to Ignore

In this episode of Kaizen Time, we break down five essential steps to make your auto repair shop more profitable in 2025. From streamlining...

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How to Make a Budget that WORKS in 2025

Think you’re too late to budget for 2025? Think again. Whether you're a business owner or just trying to stop your bank account from screaming,...

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The Big Changes to Salary and Overtime Laws

Payroll laws evolve constantly, and recent updates are bringing changes to salaried employee classifications and overtime rules. Staying...

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Should You Switch from a Single-Member LLC to an S-Corp?

Switching from a single-member LLC to an S Corporation (S-Corp) is an important decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some small...

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