KAIZEN TIME
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Is Bigger Business Actually Better? What Smart Growth Takes
This episode of Kaizen Time delivers practical financial insight for small business owners weighing growth. Discover whether bigger is truly...

How Often Should You Measure KPIs for Profit and Productivity?
This episode of Kaizen Time gives small business owners actionable financial advice on how to track and use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)...

How to Foster Productive Remote Employees
This episode of Kaizen Time explores how small business owners can successfully manage remote employees—a growing challenge in modern...

What Does Kaizen Mean and Why It Matters
Kaizen isn’t just our name. It’s our philosophy. In this episode of Kaizen Time, Eric Joern shares how the Japanese concept of “continuous...

Should You Expand or Upgrade? How & Why Use ROI to Decide
Return on Investment (ROI) is more than just a number. Profit today doesn’t guarantee tomorrow’s big expansion or upgrade will be worth it. The...

Why Use Applicant Tracking Software
Is your hiring process costing you great candidates?In this episode of Kaizen Time, Brian Bride shares how applicant tracking systems (ATS),...

No Tax on Tips or Overtime? What Employers Need to Know for 2025
The “no tax on tips or overtime” change sounds straightforward, but it’s not. Brian Bride explains how the new deductions in the One Big...

Small Business in 2025: Is This the New Normal?
What’s really going on with the economy in 2025—and what should small business owners expect next? From shifting consumer habits to interest...

How to HIRE & KEEP Young Talent in Your Company
Struggling to find young hires who are both capable and motivated? Clay Hamlin joins Mark Valleskey to talk candidly about the challenges—and...

The Surprising Truth About Jobs and a Slowing Economy
The headlines say the job market is softening—but what does that really mean for your business?In this episode, we unpack why more available...

How AI Is Changing Small Business Accounting
In this episode, we dive into how AI is transforming small business accounting. Today’s tools go beyond automation—they help improve accuracy,...

Small Business Tax Wins (and Letdowns) in the One Big Beautiful Bill
Congress finally passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, and while the headlines are focused on tips and overtime, there’s a lot more under the...

Why Private Equity Deals Are Slowing Down in 2025
Private equity deals aren’t dead—but they’re definitely slowing down. In this episode, we unpack what’s happening behind the scenes in 2025:...

What Fewer IRS Agents Means for Your Small Business
What fewer agents means for audits, notices—and your tax strategy The IRS may be shrinking its workforce, but that doesn’t mean your small...

How HR Software Saves Companies Thousands
Managing HR isn’t just about payroll—done right, it could save your business thousands. Curious how? In this episode, we look at how smart HR...

NEW Self-Service Payroll Features That Save You BIG
What’s New in Payroll: Smarter Features, Fewer Headaches In this episode, we dig into the latest payroll features and updates that help small...

Are Credit Card Fees Killing Your Profits?
Are credit card processing fees eating into your profits? They’re often one of the largest operating expenses for small businesses, but there...