Thought Leadership
Commentary and analysis from executives and contributors on leadership, strategy and market conditions across the region.
Contributed by Taylor K. Ranker, II, CEO and Personal CFO, Questmont Virtual Family Office At Questmont Virtual Family Office, we’ve decided to stick with one of our standard New Year’s Resolutions: to save our friends and clients more in taxes than ever before by discovering and implementing cutting-edge tax strategies. When evaluating tax strategies, we … Read more
Contributed by John Hill, co-founder and managing partner, Hyde Park Capital You have dedicated your whole life to building up your own company. You are proud of what you have accomplished and are looking for opportunities to maximize value. You might even dream of one day selling it to a private equity firm or a … Read more
Contributed by Troy Atlas, Storm Shielder in chief, Home Safety Solutions Tampa Bay is no stranger to the threat of hurricane season. Yet, the 2024 storm season was a stark reminder of the unpredictable and potential devastation of these forces of nature. As a region uniquely positioned in the path of major hurricanes, Tampa Bay … Read more
Philanthropy is not simply about spontaneous generosity—it’s about creating lasting change. A change that reflects your personal values and makes a tangible difference. In 2024, our community demonstrated remarkable generosity, uniting to support those affected by devastating hurricanes. These challenges highlighted the importance of strategically planning philanthropic giving to address both immediate needs and unforeseen … Read more
A study comparing major insurance company preventive care offerings to competing offerings. Health insurance premium costs have increased an average of 31% over the past five years. This significant price increase has prompted companies to develop a range of new care delivery models, focused on reducing the visit costs. To illustrate this point, this analysis … Read more
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In today’s digital economy, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on technology to maintain operations and foster innovation. This dependence highlights the importance of selecting the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) to oversee critical IT infrastructure. For organizations across Tampa Bay, choosing an experienced, reliable and trustworthy MSP is not just strategic – it is … Read more
The West Coast of Florida recently experienced back-to-back hurricanes, four weeks ago. The storm surge from Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the Tampa Bay area and then, just two weeks later, the Tampa Bay area faced hurricane-force winds and flooding from Hurricane Milton. Homes and businesses suffered devastating water and wind damage from both hurricanes. … Read more
Business valuations can cripple the day-to-day of any business. They are expensive and time-consuming. A business valuation not only considers the historical financial information of the company but also looks at the projected future revenues and expenses of the company to determine a fair market value. Of course, every business owner I have encountered believes … Read more
Contributed by Elizabeth Shauger, director with Mauldin & Jenkins As 2024 comes to an end, many of us will reflect on the blessings and challenges this year has brought. It is also important to look at your finances at this time of year and get ahead with your tax planning. Doing it now means you … Read more
