It seems like everyone wants to do business online these days. We live in a world where commerce is accessible globally with the click of a button, and the possibilities for business owners are endless — but let’s not forget the value of doing business face to face. The Sarasota community is extremely business-friendly and offers plenty of resources for small ...

Entrepreneurs need to pay special attention to their retirement planning. When budgets are tight and you're working hard to grow your business, it can be tough to imagine parting with a few extra dollars to save for retirement. But with some careful planning now, you can put yourself in a good position later for tax benefits and a reasonable retirement fund — even ...

They say the only thing that stays the same is that nothing will ever stay the same. This is definitely true in business, and the K&A family has been evolving! Now that we’re elbow-deep into 2015, we have some exciting updates to share. A new member joined us at K&A in the fall. We’re so happy to welcome Kathrine Lupo to the team! Kathrine is a Stetson ...

If you run a business in Florida, there’s a chance that you qualify for certain sales tax exemptions. According to the Florida Department of Revenue, products or services that you purchase with the intent to resell are often exempt from sales tax. But what does this mean, exactly? Let’s say you run a hair salon. You probably buy plenty of hair styling products ...

It’s only January, but you may already be growing weary of all the tax season talk. Don’t tune out, though - the tax code is more complicated this year than ever, and it’s important to stay informed so you can maximize your tax refund (or minimize your payments) without risking an audit. The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, definitely adds some stress ...

If you run a small business, you have a lot to think about: sales, expenses, taxes, and more. If you hire workers of any kind — such as full-time or part-time employees, temporary employees, or independent contractors — you also need to make sure that you're complying with the applicable labor laws. Labor laws were created to prevent companies from taking ...

Planning for a wedding can prove to be quite the mind-boggling experience. There’s a lot to consider from choosing invitations, locating a venue, picking out flowers and cake designs, finding “the dress,” and figuring out which guests to sit where. The last thing a bride is going to want to contend with is what tax issues she needs to address after ...

Millions of families find that they need two wage-earners in order to buy a home, pay the rent, go on vacations or simply, maintain the family budget. In most communities, two-working-parent families are the norm in American Society. Day Care is a necessity, now more than ever, especially since many grandparents find themselves working past the ages of 65 and 70 and no ...

This country is made up of small businesses, whether they’re of an independent consultant nature or a family-owned trade and/or service. Americans favor small businesses much more than large corporations because of what they represent: hard-working individuals who are honest, genuine, supporters of the community, and treat their customers like family. As a small ...

There’s something to be said for Small Business Owners … they are creative individuals not afraid to take risks and are living their dream with passion. Our country is made up of thousands of those like minds, now more than ever, and they are making our country stronger and more viable. Stepping out in the very beginning is not only a test of the ...