Here is a simple truth I believe in: When businesses invest in their communities, everyone thrives. Below are four ways I’ve prioritized community impact for our company. Involvement with Non-Profits Businesses are often catalysts for positive change within their communities. One of the most impactful ways to make a difference is through partnerships with nonprofit […]
Avoiding Stagnation: Running a Business for Today, Not 2006 For leaders planning their next stage of growth, relevance is not passive. It requires continual adjustment, thoughtful experimentation, and a willingness to evolve. Stagnation is the silent threat every established business faces. The temptation to rely on what has always worked can be strong, especially when […]
Reaching a 20-year milestone in business is both humbling and energizing. What began as straightforward bookkeeping services has evolved into high-level Controller expertise. The path has not been linear. It has required growth, recalibration, and a willingness to see beyond the role I originally defined for myself. These are three big lessons the past two […]
Twenty Years of Growth – Without Burnout As I reflect on our journey, what stands out isn’t just how much we’ve grown, but how we’ve grown. Not through frantic sprints or unsustainable hustle, but through a strategic approach grounded in relationships and collaboration. Our experience has reinforced something I believe deeply: business success does […]
Anniversaries aren’t just about looking back, they’re about preparing for what’s next. As a company well beyond the “set-up” phase, we’re focused on the same challenges many growing businesses face. These are the areas guiding our thinking as we plan for the future: Scaling with Purpose Growth brings both opportunity and complexity. We’re committed to […]
When I speak with other professionals, the term “thought leadership” often comes up. To me, being a thought leader isn’t just about knowing your field inside and out, it’s about being able to think strategically and communicate in a way your clients can actually use. We’ve all heard from experts who clearly had extensive knowledge […]
How Modern Tools and Solutions Keep Our Practice Efficient, Secure, and Client-Focused Running and growing an accounting firm today means more than just crunching numbers. Yes, we are in the numbers business, but technology is important for our team and clients. It’s about integrating technology that makes life easier for our team and delivers a […]
On the Road to 20 years of serving small businesses, one thing stands out above all else: our culture. It’s not just a set of words on a wall, but the living, breathing foundation that shapes every client interaction, every team meeting, and every solution we deliver. With business and community impact at the heart […]
Over nearly two decades, Blazej Accounting has worked with all kinds of businesses – from Professional Services (medical doctors, dentists, lawyers), Real Estate, Construction, Non-Profits, B2B Services (landscaping, event planning) and Restaurants. Each has a unique story, and took advantage of different expertise of our services, but what’s interesting is that the lessons they taught […]
As I noted last month, the planning for Blazej Accounting began 20 years ago when my Director of Finance position was relocating to Florida and relocating our family was not an option for my family. The planning to begin Blazej started…. I remember when someone said, “Just think Cheryl, you are a CEO.” I remember […]
