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...
small business operations
Working with Subcontractors: Do It the Right Way
What are the best practices when working with subcontractors? Some may come into your business to do work, but others may be representing you....
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...
How to Manage Your Downtime
Small Business owners don’t get much downtime, but what about when it does happen? Clay Hamlin, a partner at Kaizen CPAs, discusses the steps...
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...
What is the Future of Work & Small Business
No one knows exactly what business is like in the future, but one thing is for sure… it will NOT be the same as it is today. The workplace and...
Give Your Business a Competitive Advantage
There is plenty of competition out there and to stay ahead you need a competitive advantage. What is yours? How to do you determine what that...
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...
Create and Leverage Strategic Partnerships
It is likely your small business is already working with strategic partners, but there are MANY more out there. Strategic partners have the...
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...
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...
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...
How to Smoothly Transition Ownership of a Small Business
Unsure where to start with transitioning your small business? There are four main options for transitioning a business: selling to a private...
Why Small Businesses Need Insurance
Kaizen Risk Management dig into why insurance is essential to any business. We discuss how different coverages can protect you from financial...
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...
Why You NEED Workers' Comp
What is workers’ comp and why does it matter? The guys at Kaizen Risk Management delve into the importance of workers' compensation, covering...