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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:...

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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...

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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...

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How an Employee Tool Reimbursement Program Benefits You and Your Team

Attracting and retaining skilled employees is crucial for small business success—especially in industries where workers invest heavily in their...

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What to Do When the Economy Shifts: Advice for Small Business Owners

What’s your small business financial strategy when the economy gets unpredictable?In this episode of Kaizen Time, we talk about how to stay...

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How Tariffs Will Affect Small Business

How Tariffs Impact Small Businesses: Pricing, Profit Margins & What to Do Next Tariffs are back in the headlines—and they’re hitting small...

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How 1099s Help Your Small Business Save Money

What’s the big deal about 1099s and why should small business owners care? In this episode of Kaizen Time, Mark sits down with Pierre to get...

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Why Your Accountant Never Gets Back to You

In this episode of Kaizen Time, we tackle a pain point many small business owners know all too well: getting radio silence from their...

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How to Prevent a Tax Surprise in Your Small Business

Why do so many small business owners get blindsided at tax time?In this episode of Kaizen Time, Eric Joern unpacks what really leads to...

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Subcontractor or Employee: Understanding Worker Classification

Deciding whether to classify a worker as an employee or subcontractor can be tricky—and getting it wrong could lead to penalties or compliance...

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How Often Should A Small Business Get Financial Statements?

Wondering how often you really need financial statements for your business?Once a year might be enough to file a return—but it’s not nearly...

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Fix the Profit Leak: How Auto Repair Shops Can Catch Unbilled Parts

Are unbilled parts quietly draining your auto repair shop’s profits? In this episode of Kaizen Time, part of the Blood, Sweat & Business ...

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How to Build a Team That Motivates Itself

How do you motivate employees without constantly managing them? In this episode of Kaizen Time, Mark and Clay dig into what really drives team...

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Missed a Business Tax Payment? Don’t Panic—Start Here

It happens—your business misses a payment, skips a tax deposit, or files late. But what comes next doesn’t have to spiral. In this episode of ...

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Maximize Your Business Travel Deductions & Save on Taxes

Are You Maximizing Your Business Travel Deductions? Business travel can be expensive—but are you making the most of those expenses at tax time?

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Save on Taxes with a Work Vehicle

Thinking about buying a vehicle for your business? Not all vehicles offer the same tax benefits! In this episode of Kaizen Time, hosts Mark...

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5 Smart Money Strategies Every Small Business Needs in 2025

Want to keep more money in your business and stay ahead in 2025? These five smart financial moves will help you optimize taxes, boost savings,...

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How Amortization and Depreciation Can Save Your Business THOUSANDS!

Are depreciation and amortization just fancy accounting words? Maybe, but they’re also powerful tools for saving your business thousands. In...

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