How Tariffs Will Affect Small Business

Picture of The Kaizen Team The Kaizen Team · May 15, 2025

business strategy
How Tariffs Will Affect Small Business
How Tariffs Will Affect Small Business
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How Tariffs Impact Small Businesses: Pricing, Profit Margins & What to Do Next

Tariffs are back in the headlines—and they’re hitting small businesses where it hurts. In this episode of Kaizen Time, Eric Joern explains how recent tariff hikes can drive up product costs and impact your pricing strategy—especially if your business depends on imported goods, like auto repair parts. Learn how to manage shifting costs using a pricing matrix and get proactive financial advice to help your business stay profitable in an unpredictable global economy.
Building Trust Through Better Questions

Building Trust Through Better Questions

Picture of The Kaizen Team The Kaizen Team: · February 12, 2026

Strong teams aren’t built through better instructions. They’re built through better conversations. Trust grows when leaders slow down, listen...

business strategy
Tax Issues That Can Land You in Jail

Tax Issues That Can Land You in Jail

Picture of The Kaizen Team The Kaizen Team: · February 05, 2026

Most tax problems don’t lead to jail. But some absolutely can. In this episode of Kaizen Time, we get clear on the difference between honest...

tax strategy
The Cost of Growing a Team

The Cost of Growing a Team

Picture of The Kaizen Team The Kaizen Team: · February 02, 2026

Growing your team changes more than your payroll total. In this conversation, we talk through the real cost of adding employees, from payroll...

payroll + hr + compliance