There are some times in life when you simply must have the best. Generic substitutions can be useful under the right circumstances but when it comes to matters that can influence your physical or financial well-being, excellence must be pursued. Choosing an accountant can be one of the most important decisions you make. They must have elite qualifications and take the utmost care in scrutinizing your financial situation to make sure your economic future is rock solid. At Congdon & Company, a full-service accounting firm located in Sarasota, their motto is “all matters of accounting and taxation,” and they could not be more passionate about exceeding all of your expectations.
Have you had the experience of visiting a “big box-store” type accounting firm? As you wait for your number to come up you’re not sure if you are there for a driver’s license renewal or an extra-large order of fries. You forgot that you walked in seeking an accounting professional who would provide individualized attention to your financial matters. At Congdon & Company personalized approach is at the forefront of every client-accountant interaction. Dr. Jodie Congdon explains the philosophy behind their business model this way, “We strive to provide superior service, and focus on helping business owners achieve success through a complete understanding of the financial aspects of their industry/business. We take a pro-active approach to taxation, and spend a great deal of time tax planning to ensure each client is benefiting from all areas of tax law which applies to them.” You never have to feel like you are “just another number” at Congdon & Company. They provide the added reassurance you need to put your accounting and taxation needs in the hands of professionals and forego unnecessary stress and worrying on your part.
Jodie and her associates have taken pride in providing exemplary service to their clients since 2010, which is when they began their long and profitable relationship with the International Barter Exchange. Through mutually beneficially partnerships with many different IBE members, Congdon & Company love the perks they’ve discovered in both business and personal dealings. Recently, they were able to receive VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) services from Netwurx Technology Group, another IBE member with whom they trade. They enjoyed the cash savings they were able to receive on this large purchase by utilizing IBE. Personally, Jodie has enjoyed the benefits of IBE by using Pharmedico Pharmacy and saving hundreds of dollars on prescriptions. For Congdon & Company, IBE has saved both time and money, all while bringing in new business to their doors, a marketing department’s dream situation. Additionally, Jodie feels the other merchants really value and understand the ease in which trades are made so business dealings are very enjoyable.
The question is not if you need a good accountant, but rather how quickly can you make the phone call and arrange a consultation with Congdon & Company to ensure this tax season, and everyone after is effortless on your part. And, as we will always need accountants in our lives, utilizing valuable IBE trades for their services could save you thousands of dollars in the long term, all while receiving robust and principled accounting services from Congdon & Company.
Old-fashioned pharmacies easily conjure images of yesteryear. Pharmacies soon became the hub of the town, expanding their medicinal supplies to include sundries and hygiene products.Many included a countertop in back where ice cream shakes were handspun. As the holidays would near, glass display cases contained knick-knacks, perfect for that last minute gift. Today, a quick trip into one of those large pharmacies predominantly looming across the street from an equally large pharmacy can be daunting. Whereas you once encountered charm, a sterile environment teeming with far too much merchandise overwhelms the senses. And the service in the pharmacies where you hardly catch eye contact with the actual pharmacist is underwhelming. If you are worried you’ll never have a positive pharmacy experience again, do not despair. Pharmedico Pharmacy is ready to customize your medicinal needs, while providing the friendliest service in town.
For Dr. Dat Nguyen, years of being in the pharmaceuticals business had given him insight into the rise of giants like Walgreens and CVS. He saw his positions within companies like these focusing less on medicine and more on retail, something that watered down his years of education and training. He longed to serve his clients with a true compounding pharmacy where he could get to know his customers by name. Soon after, Pharmedico Pharmacy was born, and a growing clientele have been spreading the word about this specialty pharmacy.
Dat enjoys his role as Pharmacist and owner of his popular location on Lockwood Ridge Blvd. He is proud to say, “Personalized medicine that is still handmade with a mortar and pestle” is something they practice every day. Compounding is the method in which individualized medicines are prepared for each client. Rather than a size fits all methodology, the pharmacist works closely with physicians to prepare medicines for their clients’ exact needs. If you are somebody who dreads taking pills or the side effects that often accompany them, then compounding is important to you.
In addition to the full-service pharmacy, Pharmedico Pharmacy offers an extensive line of medical supplies, yoga classes and medication therapy management. Dat insists “all vitamins are not created equally” and recommends the vitamins they sells at Pharmedico as being of “higher quality, already in an activated form,” something not found at most other pharmacies.
Although fairly new to the IBE family at just under five months, Pharmedico Pharmacy has already seen an uptick in clientele referred to them specifically for their compounding services. Once the word spread among the IBE community that he had such a specialized product, the buzz began. Dat was pleasantly surprised at how rapidly the IBE family gathered to welcome him and his staff, and to try out the services of the pharmacy. Additionally, he was very happy to use his IBE currency in lieu of cash with fellow IBE member, Congdon & Company. He was encouraged by how easy the transaction was and cannot wait to see the savings add up in the future. He is certain that the benefits of IBE will continue to unfold.
We have all shared the experience of inquiring into some place new. Perhaps it is the restaurant in town that is all the rage with signature drinks and tableside salad service or maybe you are inquiring about a popular yoga studio, complete with goats or puppies to make workouts a little sweeter. As you ask Google to find a website, those couple seconds of wait-time send your mind into overdrive. Will this be the most fabulous restaurant you’ve ever visited? Is this yoga studio as wonderful as all of your friends are claiming on social media? Once you set your eyes on the website you are literally making up your mind on whether to look, or dive right in with your dollars. First impressions are lasting, and an eye-catching website is crucial to gaining a customer’s interest and eventually their investment in your product. Does your website have the pizazz it needs to stand out in today’s lightning fast world?
At Sande Caplin & Associates, they are passionate about website design and development. Creating visually stimulating websites for the past 15 years has given them insight into how to bring new business to their clients utilizing the latest technologies and artistic designs. They understand that most merchants are not building their customer base through foot traffic alone. In fact, the brick and mortar model has become extinct in many cases and a fabulous website is the modern merchants “storefront.” Whether you are strictly operating online or have a presence in a mall or free-standing building, your website tells your customer everything they need to know about you and it had better be impressive.
In a town like Sarasota, where high-end products and services are expected by consumers who want the very best, your business has to shine. A stunning website with captivating visuals and quick-moving graphics is key to keeping your potential client’s eyes on your products. At Sande Caplin & Associates, they spend hours beforehand getting to know their customers and the objectives they have for their websites. From the critically-acclaimed Sarasota Film Festival to Twinkle and Rock Soul Radio, and The Swordfish Grill, all the heavy-hitters come to Sande Caplin & Associates for their website design and development. They know that the team at Sande Caplin & Associates will deliver a first-class website that will impress even the most discriminate shopper.
As a member of the International Barter Exchange community for the past 10 years, Sande Caplin & Associates love the diversity found within the organization. From restaurants, doctors, plumbers, car repair and eyeglasses, they love the perks of the program. They have enjoyed Disney World trips and exciting performances at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center thanks to the IBE program. As a direct result of IBE, Sande Caplin & Associates has built websites for other members including Roots Landscaping, JR Glass & Mirror, Fahrenheit 10, and Duff’s Buffet among others, at full IBE trade. They love the ease and convenience in which bartering between merchants occurs and still marvel at not only the clients, but also the friendships IBE has helped forge throughout the years.
Sande Caplin & Associates is not only the premiere website designer in Sarasota and the surrounding cities, but also a great friend of many charities in the area. They partner with the local non-profit organization, The Blessing Bags Project, along with The Swordfish Grill annually to provide a meaningful Christmas complete with toys and a visit from Santa for underprivileged children in the area. Sande Caplin & Associates also sponsors “Giving Back,” in which they choose a local charity to honor and raise funds for at an event which consistently sells out year after year.
You need a remarkable website to entice today’s busy shopper to spend their hard-earned dollars with you. Sande Caplin & Associates will transform your website into a head-turner.
