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Can I afford an accountant for my small business?

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...

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AI in the workplace

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...

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What can you do when you have a bad-fit accountant?

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...

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A small business owner considers whether to hire an office manager to handle back-office tasks.

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...

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Diversify your team.

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....

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Stressed small business owner in a white shirt sitting at a desk, holding his head in frustration while looking at a laptop and printed financial documents—representing confusion or overwhelm around business finances.

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...

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An accounting team and a small business should be a good fit for one another.

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...

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A small business owners get some of the best advice from her accountant.

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...

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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...

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The Profit First method puts profit before expenses.

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...

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Plan with your accountant throughout the year—rather than waiting until end of year—to reach your goals and avoid unwanted surprises.

Why you shouldn’t wait until ‘crisis mode’ to hire an accountant

Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. It’s February (or maybe even March), and you’re scrambling to get some poor, beleaguered accountant to get...

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A payroll provider ensures your people get paid accurately and on time gives you peace of mind. Properly-paid employees are happy employees.

It’s time to outsource your payroll, here’s why

You have a lot of faith in your accountant or accounting firm. As you well know, an in-house bookkeeper has a lot on his or her plate — adding...

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