Eric Joern

Author profile for Eric Joern of Kaizen CPAs + Advisors. On this page you can see all the blog posts that Eric Joern has written.

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Markup and Profit Margin: How Auto Repair Shops Can Price Smarter

Think You’re Pricing Right? You Might Be Losing Money Running an auto repair shop isn’t just about fixing cars—it’s about making real money. But...

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Is Your Accountant Silent? The Hidden Cost of Poor Communication

You’ve got cars in the bays, a solid team of techs, and steady work coming in. So why does it feel like you’re still guessing when it comes to your...

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Smart Moves to Make Your Auto Repair Shop More Profitable in 2025

Running an auto repair shop isn't just about turning wrenches—it’s about running a business that thrives. And guess what? The shops that dominate the...

Choose the best software for your auto repair shop in 2024.

The Best Auto Repair Shop Software Packages in 2024

Do you feel like the software at your shop is slowing you down? What is the best software and is "the best" what is really best for you? Choosing the...

How to price parts for auto repair shops

How to Price Parts for Auto Repair Shops

In some ways, pricing for auto repair shops should be easy, right? You have your costs of parts, you have the cost of labor, and you then calculate...

Supply chain issues aren't always bad for auto repair shops

Supply Chain Issues Aren't Always Bad for Auto Repair Shops

Why auto repair shops often benefit from uncertainty in the supply chain — and how to make sure your shop is one of them. Supply chain issues have...

auto repair shop P&L

How to Organize Your Auto Repair Shop Income Statement

Out of all of the important components of accounting that your auto repair shop needs to thrive in today's market, an income statement is among the...

auto repair shop accounting

Must-Have Features in an Accounting Software for Auto Shops

Accounting software for auto shops isn't just nice to have, it's a must-have. However, without adequate accounting knowledge, even the best software...

automotive shop payroll

Why Shop Owners Are Outsourcing Their Automotive Payroll

In the past, auto shop owners had to create their own payroll and accounting processes from scratch. Without an established framework for handling...

auto repair shop tax deductions

7 Auto Repair Shop Tax Deductions to Save BIG Money

Did you know that most businesses lose out on a significant amount of money each year by neglecting to take advantage of tax deductions? In fact, you...

auto repair shop accounting

Are You Making These Costly Auto Shop Accounting Mistakes?

Simple accounting mistakes can impact your auto shop more than you realize. Rather than having additional funds at the ready to allocate towards...

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