2025 Auto Shop Playbook: The Tactics You Can’t Afford to Ignore
In this episode of Kaizen Time, we break down five essential steps to make your auto repair shop more profitable in 2025. From streamlining...
How to Make a Budget that WORKS in 2025
Think you’re too late to budget for 2025? Think again. Whether you're a business owner or just trying to stop your bank account from screaming,...
The Big Changes to Salary and Overtime Laws
Payroll laws evolve constantly, and recent updates are bringing changes to salaried employee classifications and overtime rules. Staying...
Should You Switch from a Single-Member LLC to an S-Corp?
Switching from a single-member LLC to an S Corporation (S-Corp) is an important decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some small...
Plan for a Year of Tax Savings: Strategies for Small Business Owners
Every year people and business owners alike make plans to turn things around… but how? Over the years we’ve seen thousands of tax returns and...
How Your HSA Could Provide You a Triple Benefit
Unlock the power of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in this episode of "Kaizen Time," part of the Blood, Sweat & Business podcast. Hosts Eric...
Charitable Giving: Feel Good, Save Big!
Let’s talk about how giving back can give you more than warm fuzzies—it can help your business too! In this episode of Kaizen Time, part of the...
Working with Subcontractors: Do It the Right Way
What are the best practices when working with subcontractors? Some may come into your business to do work, but others may be representing you....
Essential Year-End Payroll and Tax Moves for Big Savings
As the year wraps up, it’s crunch time for payroll and tax adjustments! In this Kaizen Time episode, Brian Bride, Director of Payroll...
Top Red Flags to Watch for in Business Expansion and Acquisitions
Looking to expand your business? Before you make any big moves, get familiar with the red flags! Buying a business or acquiring assets can be...
How to Manage Your Downtime
Small Business owners don’t get much downtime, but what about when it does happen? Clay Hamlin, a partner at Kaizen CPAs, discusses the steps...
Is an AI Accountant Any Good?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into nearly every facet of our lives. Today there are AI accountants, created and operated by...
How to Build a Labor Matrix and Why You Need It
Most automotive repair shops know about a cost pricing matrix, but what about a labor matrix? It isn’t too different but is essential to your...
How to Recession Proof Your Business
Are we heading into another recession in 2024 or 2025? There are signs, but even if that isn’t the case it never hurts to have a plan. Don’t be...
Maximize Your Real Estate Taxes with Cost Segregation
Your property is one of the most valuable assets your business may ever have. You are constantly building equity, but can you get even more out...
Mandated Retirement Funds: How to Remain Compliant
What are Mandated Retirement Funds and how do they affect your small business? Brian, Director of Payroll Operations, breaks down how each...
What Are Paid Leave Laws and Why Do They Matter?
What are employee paid leave laws and why do they matter? Brian, Director of Payroll Operations, goes through the ever-changing world of...
How to Save Big with Employee Self-Serve
What is Employee Self-Serve? It sounds great and to be honest, it is! When employees are hired on, you can save by having new hires enroll...
