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How to Recession-Proof Your Business

How to Recession-Proof Your Business

We’ve got an overheated economy and a bear market. IF we reach a recession this year, is your business ready?

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Improve Your Tire Store Profit Margin With These Simple Steps

If you're not sure why your tire store profit margin matters, let us break it down for you:

Cook County Minimum Wage is on the Rise July 1

Cook County Minimum Wage is on the Rise July 1

Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Cook County will increase for tipped employees and non-tipped employees that work for any employer...

Augusta Rule: How to Master this Tax Loophole

Augusta Rule: How to Master this Tax Loophole

The Masters Tournament, held in Augusta, Georgia, is one of the most prestigious PGA golf tournaments. It’s so widely attended that people will rent...

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The Past, Present, and Future of Cloud-Based Accounting

Cloud-based accounting is a process in which you use an internet-based system to access your accounting from anywhere at any time. Three things are...

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Are You Doing Enough to Ensure Check Fraud Protection?

Contrary to popular belief, businesses are still susceptible to check fraud, as it remains one of the most prevalent methods of attack on businesses....

Eliminate Phishing

Eliminate Phishing With Secure File Sharing for Business

How secure is your business? There's a good chance that it isn't as secure as you may think. According to research, companies in the United States...

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How Automated Onboarding Improves Your Bottom Line

In a job market that has significantly more job openings than talent to fill them, it is essential that your talent acquisition and onboarding...

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Our Team Has Grown! Kaizen Merges With SCL CPA PC

Kaizen CPAs & Advisors is excited to announce the merger with SCL CPA PC! Effective January 1, 2022, both firms will operate under the Kaizen name.

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Streamline Benefits Enrollment: Digital Tools, Expert Tips & Retention

In today’s digital world, streamlining your benefits enrollment process is a must for any growing business. Online benefits enrollment is no longer...

Time is Money: The Benefits of Time and Attendance Tracking Software

Time is Money: The Benefits of Time and Attendance Tracking Software

If your small business is growing rapidly and adding more employees, it's probably time to think about a better solution for tracking time and...

Human Capital Management Solutions for Scaling Businesses

Human Capital Management Solutions for Scaling Businesses

The goal for every small business is to scale, and many are noticing significant potential past their current growth point. This means hiring more...