You’ve grown your business, take pride in a satisfied customer base, and have increased profitability year after year -- what’s the problem with that? As the poet Biggie Smalls once so eloquently rapped, “Mo money, mo problems.” While it’s obviously the goal to succeed as a business - and profitability is part of that equation - here’s how too much profitability can hurt your business -- and where you can get the help you need.

It has been a privilege to help many wonderful Minnesota small businesses reach their goals and grow their companies. Your success has given CSI owner, Brian Paulson the platform to help other accounting and payroll firms come up with better ways to serve their clients through his work with the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA).

Communication is Key to a Successful Business

Your accountant should be an excellent communicator, one who listens, educates and makes sure that you understand your financial responsibilities as a small business owner.

Are you and your accountant on the same page? Consider the following statements to evaluate your accountant’s communication skills:

Decision to Change Accountants

Contrary to popular belief, changing accountants for your small business does not have to be difficult, time-consuming, or awkward. With the right approach, changing accountants can be easy; so don’t compound any issues by delaying the process.