04 Compliance Cleanup That Protected the Business
How we helped a logistics company avoid $15K+ in penalties through fast, proactive compliance support.
The Challenge
Daniel, the owner of a small but growing freight brokerage, had no dedicated compliance process in place. He operated across three states, but his business licenses, annual reports, and workers’ comp filings were scattered and inconsistent.
When he received a state audit notice and multiple penalty warnings for lapsed filings, he was overwhelmed and at serious risk of suspension—and fines totaling over $15,000.
Our Approach
We deployed a Rapid Compliance Audit & Cleanup Plan to bring his business back into good standing and prevent future issues.
Compliance Health Check
We conducted a full compliance scan across federal and state requirements, identifying:
- 3 missing annual reports
- Expired business licenses in 2 states
- Late workers’ comp audit documents
- Mismatched EIN on several state files
Filing & Renewal Blitz
We immediately:
- Filed all overdue reports and license renewals
- Corrected entity and EIN mismatches
- Worked directly with state departments to request fee waivers and reinstatements
- Submitted required audit documentation for workers’ comp compliance
Compliance Calendar Setup
We implemented a monthly digital compliance calendar with automatic reminders, covering:
- Annual reports
- License renewals
- Insurance audits
- Business tax deadlines
We also trained his assistant to manage the calendar going forward.
The Outcome Within 30 days.
Daniel avoided $15,000+ in late fees, reinstatement penalties, and audit fines
His business licenses were reactivated
No further action was required from state regulators
He passed the workers’ comp audit with no adjustments
He now runs with a full annual compliance plan in place
The Takeaway
Ignoring business compliance can cost you real money, credibility, and growth. We make it easy to stay ahead of deadlines, filings, and audits—so you can stay focused on running your business.
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