Accounting for Restaurants 101: 3 Things to Know if You're Just Getting Started
Accounting for restaurants: is it different from accounting for other industries? Well, yes and no. There are certain practices that universally...
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The 5 Best Business Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read: 2023
In his book The E-Myth, Michael Gerber says, “You need to work on your business, not ‘in’ your business?” The general idea is that you need systems...
How can I afford to pay for an accountant or CPA firm?
Running a small business is hard work, you need a team of folks in your corner – and at the top of that list should probably be an accountant. We say...
How will AI replace my CPA?
2023 is the year of AI. From ChatGPT to Midjourney, it’s rapidly becoming apparent that artificial intelligence will integrate into nearly every...
What can you do when you have a bad-fit accountant?
Getting the best outcome at tax season is dependent on a few things, but there’s one that really sticks out: being on the same page as your...
Too big or not big enough? When to hire in-house accounting help
As a small business owner, you probably already do quite a bit of accounting, and you know how hard that work can be. When it starts to become a...
Why some of our team is overseas
The world is shrinking, especially when it comes to business. These days it's not uncommon to have branches of your company exist outside the US....
The 3 BIG Reasons Business Owners Fire Their Accountant
No one wants to fire their accountant. Or, maybe more accurately, it takes an awful lot to fire your accountant. Why? Well, a few reasons. It’s a...
Who isn't a good fit to work with Kaizen?
Some CPA firms take everyone, and we mean everyone. That’s never worked for us. We’re looking for a specific type of client. We know what you’re...
Need advice? Why an accountant might be the best advisor you aren’t using (yet)
Running a small business is hard. While some decisions might be easy, there are so many times when it feels like just a little bit of advice from...
Accounting Onboarding: What to Expect in the First 90 Days
Starting with a new accounting firm can feel overwhelming. At Kaizen, our structured accounting onboarding process guides you through the first 90...
Why we’re a pro Profit First CPA firm
Most CPA firms don’t encourage the Profit First model, here’s why we do. Profit First is a book written by Mike Michalowicz on how to properly budget...