While we’d love to work with everyone, we know that it’s not so simple.

If we onboarded every person who showed an interest in our services, we’d spend too much time trying to make them into the right fit, and we wouldn’t have enough time to provide quality service to the people we’re supposed to be here for. Plus, working with the wrong person isn’t beneficial to them either; signing a contract to pay for services that aren’t a good match for their business is no joke!

We acknowledge that our services are not the best solution for every business, much like how not every business is an ideal client for us. However, when working together is the right fit for both parties, we can come together to use monthly financial statements to monitor and grow your business, run your payroll efficiently while you maintain as much or as little control as you like, or both! Continue reading to learn about the technical components, values, and beliefs that it takes for us to be a good match.

Most small business owners, when dissatisfied with their payroll provider, will switch providers only during certain times. Some wait until the end of the quarter, while many others choose to wait until the end of the year. Here, we discuss the reasons why they choose to wait, even when they're in a bad situation with their payroll - and why they may not need to.

Running a business is a lot of work! When you're just getting started, one of the things you need to consider is owner's compensation - or how to pay yourself for your time and effort. How should you take the money? When should you start paying yourself? How much is too much or too little? We consider these questions here.

A common concern for small business owners is missing a payroll during the process of switching payroll providers. You know that your employees work hard, and they deserve to be paid on time!

What are the common reasons why payroll could be missed while switching? Let's walk you through it.

With so many businesses turning to COVID-related remote work over the past year and a half, employees are feeling as though they have fewer things tying them to a certain area. Because of this, many employees have begun to relocate. What does this mean for employers?

Minnesota Main Street Covid Relief Grants Program will grant $10,000 - $25,000 to several thousand Minnesota businesses that can prove a financial loss due to COVID-19. The selection process is random, and the online application portal will only be open for 10 days - are you ready?

Here, we'll cover what you need to have prepared, when the portal opens, and if you qualify.

Here comes the Main Street Covid Relief Grants Program! Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 will be given to Minnesota businesses that can prove a financial loss due to COVID-19. The selection process is random, provided the applicants are eligible, and we're looking at several thousand businesses being chosen.

The online application portal is set to open sometime in September for 10 days only - are you ready? Let's see if you're eligible.

NOTE: The application portal is open as of 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 2021. It will only be open for 10 days!

The ERC is a great COVID relief effort, so why aren't there more eligible small businesses applying?

In this blog post, we discuss what it is, how it's expanded, and if you're eligible. Most importantly, we talk about how CSI Accounting & Payroll has helped applicants in the past (and can help you as well!) - no hassles, no worries.

When you run a small business, you're usually working with a tight budget. This means that many small businesses tend to purchase supplies and services from large, national providers, even when they want to support their fellow small businesses.

Often, it's a misconception that national providers cost less than small businesses - or if they do, they certainly don't give you the same bang for your buck. We're here to walk you through the differences between the cost and value of larger companies versus small businesses when it comes to outsourcing your financial activities, such as accounting and payroll.

As the owner of an HVAC business, you know the importance of maintaining an accurate inventory and professional staff to satisfy your customers' heating, ventilation, and air conditioning needs. This is something that's critical year-round, so when do you find the time to settle down and handle your accounting and payroll? Have you ever considered outsourcing them to save you time and help you avoid costly mistakes?