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Florida has become a hotspot for person and business investment fraud, with losses amounting to over $311 million in 2023, ranking the state third nationally in total losses. The Southern District of Florida was among the top five federal districts for securities and investment fraud offenses, recording 23 cases in the fiscal year 2023.

Back in the day (which is only about 10 or 15 years ago), you had to go in person or send a trustworthy representative if you wanted to invest in property. Before making the final decision, you had to travel to the site, meet with agents, and dig through paperwork. 

Startups move fast. One day you’re building a product in your basement. The next, you’re juggling vendor payments, payroll, and office rent. Growth is exciting. But it also creates chaos. That’s why a streamlined financial process matters more than ever.

I still laugh when I think about the first major project I almost lost. Back in 2016, a fintech startup hired me to redesign their entire app interface. Two weeks into the project, the CEO called me at 10 PM: "We have investors coming tomorrow. Can you make everything look... better by morning?" After a minor panic attack, I remembered a resource a design buddy had mentioned over beers the previous weekend: Icons8.

In the healthcare technology and services industries, staying ahead of competitors isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Whether you're marketing an Ambulatory EHR platform or expanding your Oncology Billing Services, understanding where your competitors are gaining ground—and how—is critical.

Selling your startup is exciting. It might feel like validation for all the late nights, investor calls, and product pivots. However, when the interest turns serious and acquisition talks begin, that excitement can quickly turn into stress if you are not legally prepared.

Running a SaaS business is no walk in the park. There’s always something happening—whether it's product development, acquiring new customers, or scaling up. And then, of course, you need to keep everything running smoothly. 

In most workplaces, employees will need to use a variety of tools in order to do their job. Whether that’s accountants using laptops or plumbers using blowtorches, it’s crucial that you take certain measures to ensure these tools are kept in good condition.

When you invest in assets like real estate, stocks, or collectibles, your primary goal is likely to make a profit. When that profit materializes through a sale, the government wants a cut. That cut is called a capital gains tax—a levy placed on the profit you make from selling an asset that has appreciated in value.