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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...

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Kaizen CPAs team members celebrate their participation in VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2024.

KAIZEN CPAs Attends VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo

We had an amazing time at this year's VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo, an event for Automotive Professionals! Our team had the opportunity to connect...

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Pass through entity taxation cans save business owners thousands.

Understanding Pass-Through Entity Taxation: Save Thousands in Taxes

Pass-through entity taxation is a concept that might sound complex at first, but it's actually a game-changer for small business owners. In this...

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Learn key tips and strategies to maximize your profit when selling a small business.

What to know before selling a small business

Are you thinking about selling your business? If retirement is on your horizon, you're not alone. At one time, many small business owners are...

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End of the year financial planning is critical for a successful new year.

End of the Year Financial Planning

Over the last several weeks, we’ve laid out how you can plan for growth and staffing at the end of the year. Now, we’re going to give you the final...

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Discover the difference between bookkeeping and advisory services for your small business accounting needs.

Bookkeeping vs Advisory Services

For the most part, a tax return or a financial statement will look similar no matter who prepares it. That’s not to say that bookkeeping isn’t...

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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...

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Auto repair shops run well with the right accounting practices.

Accounting Tips for Auto Shops

Not only do we have real life experience working in the industry, but we do accounting for a fair number of auto shops, and in that time, we’ve...

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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...

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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...

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tire store profit margin

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: What is it? In the simplest terms, your profit margin...

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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...

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