Estate planning with a business in mind

By Brian Carter, CPA, Mauldin & Jenkins A family business can be a wonderful asset that not only supports multiple family members but also helps keep the various generations connected.

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Preparing your business for a hurricane

By David Pettinato, Esquire OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Storm season is quickly approaching. For over 25 years, I have been successfully advocating for my client’s rights for coverage under

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The evolving workscape

By Keisha Teague, senior vice president, Employee Benefits Division, M.E. Wilson The business landscape is constantly evolving, driven by the relentless march of technological advancements, demographic changes and the need

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CareerSource Tampa Bay hires director of youth programs

Anyone who was lucky enough to have had a summer job knows it can be a rite of passage giving teens some spending cash and a peek into the working

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Does your lawyer serve two masters?

By Anthony D. Martino, OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO, Attorneys at Law Say you or your company is being sued in a claim for which you have insurance. As part

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The office evolution

By Gilbert Broco and Drew Marshall, CI Group There is no doubt that since the pandemic started the way we work, and interact, in the office space has changed. This

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Three simple ways to lower your 2022 tax bill in 2023

By Brian Carter, CPA The end of 2022 has passed and 2023 is well begun, but it is not too late to bring down your 2022 income tax liability. A

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Stretchlab is now open in St Petersburg, South Tampa and Largo

If you have ever played a sport, or worked out regularly, the emphasis on stretching is paramount.  According to the Mayo Clinic, studies about the benefits of stretching have had mixed

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Career Clarity Pod opens a virtual door to help job seekers learn about new career pathways

 By John Flanagan, president and chief executive officer, CareerSource Tampa Bay When our One Stop Operator for CareerSource Tampa Bay, Paul Casebolt, first heard about virtual reality job training plans,

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The anatomy of a scam

By Roxanne Chance-Chin, Bank Secrecy Act Officer and Fraud Investigations Manager at The Bank of Tampa Businesses are tempting targets for fraudsters because they possess a wealth of information and

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The importance of the insurance expense in M&A

By John Weatherford, senior vice president, M.E. Wilson Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require a great deal of planning, due diligence and execution. One aspect of M&A

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Rich Man, Poor Man: A Tale of Two Athletes

By Michael Carr  The numbers are overwhelming. Currently, the average Major League Baseball, National Football League and National Basketball Association players’ salaries range from $3.26 million to $8.32 million, annually.

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