Top Red Flags to Watch for in Business Expansion and Acquisitions
Looking to expand your business? Before you make any big moves, get familiar with the red flags! Buying a business or acquiring assets can be...
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Is an AI Accountant Any Good?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into nearly every facet of our lives. Today there are AI accountants, created and operated by...
How to Build a Labor Matrix and Why You Need It
Most automotive repair shops know about a cost pricing matrix, but what about a labor matrix? It isn’t too different but is essential to your...
How to Recession Proof Your Business
Are we heading into another recession in 2024 or 2025? There are signs, but even if that isn’t the case it never hurts to have a plan. Don’t be...
Maximize Your Real Estate Taxes with Cost Segregation
Your property is one of the most valuable assets your business may ever have. You are constantly building equity, but can you get even more out...
Lessons Learned from Business Failures
Don’t make the same mistakes as those before you, instead learn from their failings! We’ve seen hundreds of profit & loss sheets and know...
What is Profit First & Why Accountants Hate It
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz is a book that can be a game changer for any small business willing to put their profit first. In this episode...
How to Measure a Company's Growth
Do you know how much your company is growing? Is your small business making leaps and bounds or baby steps? Stop guessing and learn the real...
How to Build a Scalable Business
Too often businesses are focused on the here and now and that loses sight of the future. Grow your business in a safe in sustainable way with...
When to Switch From Doing Your Own Books to Hiring a CPA
Are you unsure if it is time to hire a CPA or accountant? How involved should that person be in your business? Is it worth the price? On this...
Evaluate Your CPA's Performance
It can be difficult to measure your CPA’s performance without an in depth understanding of tax. Fortunately, there are a few simple questions...
How Your POS System Impacts Financials
Your POS system should be the central hub of your business data, collecting information on every transaction. This data is essential for...
Should You Buy Real Estate for Your Business?
On this episode of Kaizen Time, we discuss the financial and strategic advantages of owning your own building. Learn how buying can be a smart...
3 Tax Strategies Your CPA Could Be Missing
What are the 3 Most Commonly Missed Tax Strategies that CPAs make? Keep an eye out for managing officer compensation in S corporations,...
What Has Changed With The Employee Retention Tax Credit?
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) helped many small businesses through a tough time, but what is happening with it now? We drill down...
What has changed with BOI reporting?
Uncertain future of Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOI) for small businesses. This episode of Kaizen Time discusses what BOI...
What Is the Difference Between Markup & Profit Margin
Ever wonder what the difference between markup and profit margin is? This episode of Kaizen Time addresses this common confusion, explaining...
How to Find & Cut Unnecessary Costs
Struggling to cut unnecessary expenses in your small business? This episode of Kaizen Time is packed with actionable tips to boost your bottom...