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Ah damn, expenses just piling on... Isnt there like a software service that can replace the accountant? Thanks for the info though! Much appreciated! Where in

Ah damn, expenses just piling on... Isnt there like a software service that can replace the accountant? Thanks for the info though! Much appreciated! Where in Florida are you based? I was looking for moving to Austin or Miami or Jacksonville actually

davismwfl 5y ago
I am in Central Florida on the east coast, south of Daytona Beach. This puts me close to Orlando and Jacksonville and I can get to Tampa 2 hours and Miami in 4 if I drive. I am also just an hour flight from Atlanta (or Miami if I want). But where I am I cut costs down even further, so I am probably another 10-20% cheaper then Jacksonville depending on what you compare. Jacksonville is a good option, still inexpensive overall, decent city life & start up scene, easy to find employees and has good investors. Miami is also awesome, little better weather IMO cause I hate temps below 40, but cost is a little higher; still low compared to most major cities however. Austin is also a great place, lived there when I was in Texas, though it has changed a bit since I was there, still is a cool place with a great balance across things. Both states are income tax free which is always nice too. There are services you can use, like waveapps, or Quickbooks. You use their accounting software and they have certified accountants that will help you every quarter/year with taxes etc. They both offer payroll services for a small fee too. Difference is they aren't your tax advisors, they just will do what you ask and they aren't necessarily looking out for you the way a private accountant would who gets to know your business. I've used both, but still hired an independent accountant to make sure I didn't totally ball things up.
- austinvsmiami 5y ago
  Davis I think I spoke with you on another thread here on HN regarding miami vs austin haha! I remember you! Thanks again for answering my questions!

davismwfl 5y ago

I am in Central Florida on the east coast, south of Daytona Beach. This puts me close to Orlando and Jacksonville and I can get to Tampa 2 hours and Miami in 4 if I drive. I am also just an hour flight from Atlanta (or Miami if I want). But where I am I cut costs down even further, so I am probably another 10-20% cheaper then Jacksonville depending on what you compare. Jacksonville is a good option, still inexpensive overall, decent city life & start up scene, easy to find employees and has good investors. Miami is also awesome, little better weather IMO cause I hate temps below 40, but cost is a little higher; still low compared to most major cities however. Austin is also a great place, lived there when I was in Texas, though it has changed a bit since I was there, still is a cool place with a great balance across things. Both states are income tax free which is always nice too. There are services you can use, like waveapps, or Quickbooks. You use their accounting software and they have certified accountants that will help you every quarter/year with taxes etc. They both offer payroll services for a small fee too. Difference is they aren't your tax advisors, they just will do what you ask and they aren't necessarily looking out for you the way a private accountant would who gets to know your business. I've used both, but still hired an independent accountant to make sure I didn't totally ball things up.

austinvsmiami 5y ago
Davis I think I spoke with you on another thread here on HN regarding miami vs austin haha! I remember you! Thanks again for answering my questions!