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6O .ON EUSSI 20 BEST SMALL BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY APPS IN 2021 GETTING TO KNOW YOU: AVI GENUTH CONSIDERING FLORIDA RESIDENCY? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

10 SUPRISING FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION IN FLORIDA NOTEABLE QUOTABLES: A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 20 Best Small Business Productivity Apps in 2021

PAGE 5 Getting To Know You: BRSNG Member Spotlight

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WELCOME BACK

We can all agree that 2020 was a year we won't soon forget and maybe even parts of which we'd likely not want to remember.

We faced a global pandemic that tested our ability to adapt and move forward with business and life, while keeping our family, friends and colleagues safe.

Despite the unusual and unprecedented circumstances, 2020 was still a successful and rewarding year for BRSNG. Reflecting back on our first year as a community business networking group, we are so proud of what has been accomplished in such a short time. Some highlights: Although Covid-19 hindered our ability to meet in person, we quickly pivoted to monthly Zoom meetings and even enjoyed a few virtual happy hour events.

Our membership grew steadily over the year and we are proud to say we are 50 strong as of today! BRSNG members are professionals from across all industries and verticals, who have collaborated, shared references and supported each other in awe inspiring ways.

More than $125,000 in revenue has been generated amongst the group this year, with average referrals being approximately $1750 We launched NETWORKING Magazine, A go to guide for business networking in The Boca Raton Synagogue community We are grateful for the support we have received from our members, the community and the Rabbinic leadership at Boca Raton Synagogue.

As we enter 2021 and begin our second year in formation, we are filled with renewed excitement for what the year ahead has in store for BRSNG. And since there's no better way to make an entrance than with a fresh look, we proudly present the newly updated NETWORKING Magazine 2021!

Gila Stern

Marc Bienenfeld

Editor-In-Chief & Co-Chair 561-929-6536 gila.stern@sparxiq.com

Editor & Co-Chair 305-778-4744 Mbienenfeld@blsfinancial.com

The Benefits of Divorce Mediation in. Florida

PAGE 8 Considering Florida Residency? What you need to know.

PAGE 10 10 Surprising Facts About Social Security

PAGE 13 Looking Ahead: 2021 Perspectives

PAGE 14 Upcoming Events

PAGE 15 Member Directory

CONTRIBUTORS Tzvi Sher Avi Genuth Gila Stern Marc Bienenfeld Deborah Beylus

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20 BEST SMALL BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY APPS IN 2021 Prepared by Gila Stern

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Slack is a communication app that has gained loads of popularity in recent years.

It allows people to send any form of technological communication with an instant notification on the recipients’ mobile device or computer. There are a number of aspects of Slack that help keep conversations organized and everyone involved updated.

As a mobile task manager, Shortcuts is the app that will truly save you time and keep you and your team productive. It lets you create tasks, with a number of template options and shortcut customizations. Some of the tasks that you can simplify with Shortcuts are directions to the next calendar item, custom speed dial lists, and even opening your playlist.

Slack is free for small groups and available to larger groups for a small fee between USD $6.67 and $12.50 for each participant.

Shortcuts is free for download, but comes with in-app purchases.

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Evernote is a note-taking app that is considered one of the best note-taking software. Evernote comes in mobile, as well as computer format, allowing users to simply write down notes, lists, and other information at any time. Evernote comes with organizational aspects that keep your notes easy to find and accessible.

ZOOM Video conferencing capabilities is a must for small businesses this day in age. Zoom is hands-down the best app for holding meetings with your team or clients from anywhere. Zoom provides great video and audio, as well as a number of essential conferencing features that are easy to use.

With Zoom, you can host conference calls, run your meetings, film webinars, and more.

Free features include unlimited meetings with up to 100 participants. Added features are available for between USD $14.99 and $19.99 a month.

TOGGL PLAN Toggl Plan (formerly known as Teamweek) is a project management app that allows managers the ability to monitor the productivity of their team. Use planning tools, checklists, reminders, and more to track how projects are going and how your team is doing.

Toggl Plan is free for teams of up to 5 people, with paid plans that begin at USD $8 per user a month.

The app is free for basic use, with more features for business use ranging from USD $7.99 to $14.99 a month.

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24ME Every business needs a calendar, and 24me should be that calendar. The app combines your different schedules and helps you to access them in one place. Keeping everything in one plce will help your productivity exponentially, helping you to be on time, efficient, and to get things done.

24me is free to download but offers in-app purchases.

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TODOIST Everyone in business knows they need a to-do list. It keeps them focused, helps them remember everything they need to get done, and helps them to keep track of what they’ve accomplished, as well as what still needs their attention.

Todoist is a to-do list in app form. It allows you to get your to-do list organized and provides you with reminders as each task comes up in your schedule.

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Distractions are one of the biggest killers of productivity in the workplace.

Toggl is the best app to help with time management and prevent distractions.

The features on Toggl include timers, reminders, project dashboards, and more.

POCKET

Grammarly is a grammar checking app that ensures you are providing content to your audience that is free of errors. The program integrates with your computer or mobile device, letting you know when you have spelling and grammar errors and making it simple to fix them.

CLOUDCONVERT This file conversion app allows users to convert files from Windows to Mac, and vice versa. It can cause a lot of frustration when trying to open a file sent in a different format, but CloudConvert makes it simple.

Use the app with a free plan that comes with limited functionality or pay for a package subscription that includes all options.

Toggl is free for up to 5 people, and for larger groups the monthly feel is between USD $10 and $20.

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Grammarly is free for the basic program, with extra features costing between $11.66 to $15 a month.

This app is free for a basic checklist, and for additional features costs USD $3 a month.

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Pocket is an app that lets users bookmark content for a later time.

News articles, videos, and blog posts often distract people from doing their work. Instead of having to give attention to interesting or even essential content right away, people can use Pocket to save content for their lunch break or after work. This keeps them focused on the job at hand and able to give their attention to the content when their work is done.

CONNECTEAM Connecteam is a team management app that lets you communicate, operate, and train your employees all from one place.

This app will essentially streamline your team management, allowing you to conduct on-boarding, daily communication, time tracking, project scheduling, and more.

With the employee time clock you can track work hours, take care of scheduling, and ensure all team processes and communications are happening as they should be. You can even create courses for training. This app allows for seamless team management, making things simple for them and for you.

Pocket is free for a limited amount of sources, with monthly membership of USD $4.99 and an annual membership of USD $44.99 for unlimited sources.

Connecteam begins with a free plan and upgrades to USD $29 a month for up to 200 users.

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GOOGLE DRIVE Google Drive is the best file storage app out there, with up to 15GB of free storage for almost everything you need, including documents, videos, and email. It is simple to access and well-organized, making it the best choice for storage needs.

Drive is free for up to 15GB of storage, with additional storage plans starting at USD $1.99 a month.

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SAP SUCCESSFACTORS This HR app was designed with a simple goal; to boost productivity. It allows you to connect your employees with one another, ensuring they all receive key information and processes.

After the free trial, SAP SuccessFactors costs USD $84.53 for each user per year.

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CAMSCANNER Scanners allow businesses to save money and be eco-friendly. Creating digital versions of paperwork and sharing them through email is beginning to be an essential component of business in the digital age. CamScanner lets you use your smartphone as a scanner instead of having to use a bulky piece of machinery. You can use your phone to scan items and save them in any format.

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CamScanner is a free download, with cloud storage of 200M. For more storage and features, the cost is $4.99 to $9.99 a month.

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MINDMEISTER This mind mapping tool is great for the entrepreneur or team member that needs a visual representation of their thoughts and ideas. Mindmeister lets users create flowcharts, collaborate with others, craft color-coded mind maps, and develop their thoughts with a number of visual presentation features.

Mindmeister is free for 3 mind maps.

Unlimited mind maps and additional features costs between $4.99 and $12.49 a month.

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HOOTSUITE If you use social media in your small business marketing, Hootsuite is an essential tool. This social media manager lets you schedule posts, create content, monitor numerous accounts, view your stats and analytics, and more. You’ll be able to manage your social media accounts with ease, providing you with a simple form of marketing.

Hootsuite has a free 30 day trial, After that, Hootsuite costs between USD $29 to $599 a month.

Expensify works as a cloud-based business accounting system that is designed to manage expenses and transactions using real-time data processing. The platform allows businesses to maintain different summaries of various accounts along with date calendars to keep track and maintain transparency. Expensify effectively uses different ratios, including debt-to-income ratios, to maintain a healthy balance. The powerful tools on it help track travel expenses by calculating the amount of time spent by a user on a particular project or by calculating the miles that personnel has traveled.

For international travel, the system easily converts currencies and provides accurate records by using purchase receipt photos or copies.In addition, automating the entire expense calculation process can save time and physical resources. It automatically integrates the application with financial institutions and credit cards processors to avoid manual data entry. Compatible with all Android and iOS devices.

Pixlr is an image editor that works for basic graphic design, which is something that every business can use. There are features that are pre-formatted, allowing anyone to perform the graphic design work needed.

Pixlr is free for the basic features, with additional templates and functions for $5 a month.

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MINDFULLNESS Many people are discovering the importance of mindfulness and mediation as part of their daily routine.

Mindfulness is an app that allows users to take a step back from their day, focus, breathe, learn mediation techniques, and take the time to relax.

Mediation sessions range from simple to longer and more in-depth, letting you take the time you need each day to practice mindfulness. Encourage your team to use Mindfulness app in order to keep them in top mental shape and ready to focus each day.

The app is free to download but includes in-app purchases.

Sources: 1. https://omnihotline.my/blog/best-productivity-apps-2021 2. https://www.softwareadvice.com/accounting/expensify-profile/

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU:

AVI GENUTH

Business Development Executive, WeDry US WHAT DO YOU DO? I run WeDry US, a restoration business - we deal

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR CAREER?

with water, fire and mold damage remediation.

This may sound cheesy, but I truly enjoy helping

This can be from a plumbing issue, a hurricane,

people. It is immensely gratifying to come on the

an air conditioning issue or any other problem

scene when someone is going through a difficult

that can affect a home.

situation and be able to rapidly get them to a place of calm and normalcy.

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT IN YOUR FIELD?

WHY DO YOU FEEL YOUR SERVICES ARE NEEDED?

There are several things that differentiates us from

I'm in a unique position regarding the necessity of

other restoration companies in the area. One thing

my services for a few reasons. One, Florida is one of

we do is direct billing to the insurance carrier. Over

the few states in the country that mandates that

90% of the work we do is through an insurance

any contractor performing mold remediation

claim and we can alleviate a lot of financial

services must have a state license. This means that

hardship from our clients by not having them lay

other contractors are legally not allowed to

out any money for our services.

remediate mold without a license. Another reason

Another thing that makes us is our strong

Florida offers us a lot of potential business is

commitment to transparency and communication

hurricanes and tropical storms that visit us

with our clients. Many contractors have a well

regularly, Once a person has water intrusion

deserved reputation for not coordinating properly

damage, they need us to tarp their roof, extract

withy their clients.

pooled water and remove all moisture from the

We are proud of how communicative we are.

property. That said, most of our work comes from

That would all be pretty useless if we did not

basic plumbing and A/C problems, as well as

provide professional, skillful and knowledgeable

minor electrical and kitchen fires.

service - which I am very proud to say we do!

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"IT IS IMMENSELY GRATIFYING TO COME ON THE SCENE WHEN SOMEONE IS GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT SITUATION AND BE ABLE TO RAPIDLY GET THEM TO A PLACE OF CALM AND NORMALCY." TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S COMMITTMENT TO THE BRS COMMUNITY We are very happy to be a part of BRSNG, not only because it gives us the opportunity to market to the community, but because it gives us a chance to refer work to other professionals in the BRS family.

We have provided services to several members of the community and I'm happy to say that they were very pleased with us!

We are also proud to have sponsored an episode of "Behind The Bima" and look forward to other sponsorship opportunities to help the shul.

LASTLY, WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING OUTSIDE OF WORK?

Photographs provided by Avi Genuth.

Top Photo Avi proudly representing WeDry at a conference Bottom Photo Avi with his two children.

More than anything, I love spending time with my children. We love to play at the park, go swimming, go for walks and feed the turtles together, I also enjoy fishing, baking bread and shooting sports.

Learn more about WeDry US at www.wedryus.com or call 855-WEDRY-24

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THE BENEFITS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION IN FLORIDA

BY DEBORAH BEYLUS

It is universally agreed that when possible, allowing parties to make their own decisions that impact their own family with the assistance of a family mediator is much better than having a judge tell everybody what to do.

Without question, the greatest benefit to the divorce mediation process is that it gives the parties involved a chance to resolve their case by themselves, without submitting their case to a third party judge whom they barely know.

The divorce mediation process, because it is a negotiation, gives the parties a chance to seek a win-win resolution or to come up with alternative resolutions that benefit everyone involved. Litigation, while necessary in certain cases, is indeed a win-lose proposition. In effect, there can only be one “winner” or “loser” in trial. Trial is an exercise of loss of control by the parties. A judge is making decisions for their family’s future. Settlements reached in mediation tend to have a higher compliance rate, and ultimately have a higher perceived fairness by the parties involved as compared to a trial.

There are additional benefits of divorce mediation which include: A feeling of self-control and freedom during the process.

An opportunity to emotionally “vent” in a safe place.

Openly discuss child time sharing A time and place to consider alternatives and successful win-win resolutions.

An opportunity to reduce trauma for children and show them that you and your spouse were able to engage in constructive conflict resolution.

Mediation is not a perfect entity and does have some potential drawbacks. Some of the potential drawbacks include: Legal rights and responsibilities can be pushed aside or ignored.

If there is a power imbalance between the parties and their respective attorneys, then an unfair agreement may be the result. This is especially true if one of the parties is proceeding pro se (without an attorney.)

Mediation does require two to tango. So if either party chooses not to fully participate, then the end result will be a failed mediation.

The opposing counsel may discover weaknesses in their case while at divorce mediation and have a chance to remedy the flaws before trial.

To see if mediation is appropriate for you, call Deborah Beylus at South Florida Mediation Services at 561-789-0710.

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CONSIDERING A CHANGE OF RESIDENCY IN FLORIDA?

BY FAITH GORMAN, TAX DIRECTOR – DASZKAL BOLTON Florida means sunshine, sandy beaches, and yearround recreation. but it also means lower taxes for individuals who do not pay state income tax and for businesses that benefit from one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the country, according to the Tax Foundation. The combination of great weather and tax climates, plus the 2017 tax law’s limitation on state and local tax deductions has caused record numbers of “refugees” from high tax states, including New York, Connecticut and California to name a few, to flee to low or no tax states like Florida. This exodus has only been exacerbated by health concerns about COVID-19’s grip on highly populated, dense cities.

Residents considering such a move to Florida would be wise to discuss what is required in order to establish residency in Florida with a tax professional who specializes in state and local tax law and who has experience working with state auditors in this new era.

RESIDENCY AUDITS

Together, you can determine realistictime horizons, set

Well before COVID-19 ravaged state budgets, residency audits were serious investigations withserious consequences. Today, the impact of the pandemic has depleted state revenues dependent on sales and income and spiked health care and other expenses beyond states’ rainy-day fund projections.

goals, and plan your Florida residence strategy. Ideally, planning occurs over a twelve to eighteen-month period; during this time, you can beactively building your residency case in Florida using our Residency Checklist excerpted below whichguides taxpayers on relocation strategies related to your tax position.

Why is this important? Does it really take that long to establish residency?

States concerned about deepening budget crises have ramped up their audit resources to investigate high net worth individuals, who may owe taxes as well as interest and penalties to their previously domiciled state.

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According to CNBC, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo blamed “wealth flight” for hisstate’s $2.3 billion revenue shortfall in 2019. Governor Cuomo is now projecting $13.3 billion revenue shortfall (compared to 2020 projections) due to COVID. Auditors from New York and other high tax states are scouring real estate purchases and other publicrecords to uncover potentially damning evidence. They have also become quite clever in their investigations; there are well-publicized cases of auditors from California, Connecticut and New Jersey using taxpayers’ gym memberships, dry cleaning expenses and dates of veterinary bills to prove taxpayers’ lack of intent to sever ties in their resident state.

FLORIDA'S HOMESTEAD LAW One of Florida’s most well-known tax breaks is its homestead exemption on a primary residence.Property owners who can prove residency benefit from an exemption of up to $50,000. This point ofpride for Floridians (along with no state income tax) is written into the state’s constitution.

While the Homestead law is both a magnet for new Florida residents seeking property tax savings, it is also a treasure trove for auditors investigating taxpayers’ residency. It is also considered one of the country’s most complicated tax policies.

For example.

You must live in your Florida residence for one full year before claiming homestead protection, claims cannot be prorated.

You cannot rent your primary residence for more than 30 days in two consecutive years unless you have a military exemption Ownership must be by a person or a trust not a corporation.

Florida tax officials diligently track primary residence claims with a special focus on rentals such asAirbnb and VRBO, which could put the coveted homestead exemption’s financial incentive at risk forhomeowners.

Loss of the exemption may also negatively impact homeowners insurance, creditorprotection on the home and even a personal income tax audit. New Florida residents, whether full orpart time, should explore the detailed requirements for homestead exemption with their state andlocal tax advisor.

ESTABLISHING FLORIDA RESIDENCY Filing for a Florida Homestead Exemption is an excellent way to begin establishing your Florida domicile. Residency auditors consider the objective statutory requirement to spend at least 183 daysoutside of your former residential state and use subjective intent to determine your domicile.

Our team of State & Local Tax experts routinely counsels taxpayers on transition strategies when considering a residency change. We have created a Florida Residency Checklist providing practical suggestions to help you prove intent.

Checklist examples: Maintain documents supporting a change in residency such as moving and storage receipts,plane tickets, termination notifications for telephone and utilities, details on purchases for new home; Register to vote; Relocate your artworks; Change your estate planning documents; Join social, athletic and religious organizations; Retain Florida based professional services such as doctors, dentists, and accountants.

These recommendations are important first steps towards organizing your case to demonstrate intentin your new home.

There are other ways to protect yourself and to mitigate penalties if accused ofwillful intent to evade state taxes. In the end, changing state of domicile is more than meeting thearbitrary but statutory time-test but rather proving your intent to live in the new state.Now is a good time to speak with our financial professionals who dedicate their practice exclusively tostate and local tax issues. They have the knowledge to help you establish residency and theexperience of working with auditors from various states to mitigate and resolve residency disputes.]

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10 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT

SOCIAL SECURITY By Carol Lasek, CLU, CHFC, Partner, Bienenfeld, Lasek & Starr, LLC & Marc Bienenfeld, CPA, Financial Advisor

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It’s no secret.

The Social Security system is complex. Even the Social Security administration admits it.

The good news is the contents of the Social Security Handbook are available online and updated regularly.

But there is even better news. We have shared the answers to your questions, or at least to the top 10 we are frequently asked in our office.

Here are the 10 surprising facts about Social Security: It’s no secret.

1.Your SS ID: Your ID is unique to you and is never assigned again to anyone else — ever. Since the first social security number was issued sometime in mid-November 1936: more than 453 million numbers have been issued; Social Security claims it has enough numbers to last several more generations without changes to the system.

2. Retirement Benefits: According to research conducted by the Federal government, Social Security retirement benefits comprise more than one third of the income of Americans age 65 or older.

3. Your Age: Did you know you can choose the age at which you collect social security? Age 62 is generally the earliest you can collect Social Security retirement benefits. However, you can increase your benefits substantially by delaying retirement or receipt of Social Security benefits up to age 70.

4.The Point System: Social Security works on a point system. To receive Social Security benefits, you must accrue 40 credits (most people earn about four credits per year) or at least six credits within the last 13 calendar quarters.

5. Taxing Your Benefit: Paying taxes on your Social Security benefits? There is that possibility. Up to 85 percent of your benefits could be taxed, depending on your income. The income limits haven't changed for decades but our wages have gone up which increases the probability you may possibly owe taxes on your benefits.

6. Corrections of Earnings Record: The Social Security Administration is a well-oiled machine. But like any system, there can be glitches and errors. Your earnings record is an up-todate account of your recorded income. If there are errors on the record, you only have up to, “3 years, 3 months, and 15 days after the year in which the wages were paid or the selfemployment income was derived” to make the correction by completing the Request for Correction of Earnings Record.

Checking your account once a year is a good proactive measure with long term benefits.

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7. Your Gross Salary Base: Your salary is not the only factor in the social security equation but is one of three factors which determine the amount of your social security benefit at retirement. How is your salary for social security benefits determined? It’s based on your top 35 years of earnings. If you have worked less than 35 years, the years you did not work are counted as zeros. The other factors are the number of years you worked and paid into the system and the age at which you decide to receive benefits.

8.Spousal Benefits: There are many different scenarios. Here are a few: If you are married, never worked and you turn 62, you could be eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse’s benefits if your spouse is receiving Social Security disability or retirement benefits. If you are divorced but were married at least 10 years, and are currently not married, you may be entitled to the same benefit. If your spouse dies, you may be eligible for survivor’s benefits which may be 100% of your deceased spouse’s social security benefits.

9. The Medicare Connection: Conventional wisdom is Medicare is automatic and free. Here is the official word: “Some people get Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) automatically and other people have to sign up for it. In most cases, it depends on whether you’re getting Social Security benefits.” There is generally no premium for Medicare Part A, the hospital insurance, if you are 65 or older. However, there is a premium for part B, the medical insurance, and that premium is deducted automatically from your social security check. The standard Part B premium for 2020 is $144.60 but there could be a small adjustment for higher incomes.

10. Annual Raise: Yes! The monthly benefit check does increase annually, though the percentage is anything but standard and varies from year-to-year. For 2021, the raise is 1.3%; in 2020, it was 1.6%. Your maximum earnings subject to Social Security tax was also increased in 2021 from $137,000 to $142,800. One thing did remain the same: the tax rate which is 7.65% for employees and 15.30% for those who are self-employed.

Social Security is everyone’s concern; but it is our business.

To Continue the conversation, contact Marc Bienenfeld, CPA, Financial Advisor at Bienenfeld, Lasek & Starr, LLC:

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LOOKING FORWARD We recently asked BRSNG members what their professional hopes and goals are for 2021. Here's what a few of them had to say

"In 2021, South Florida Jewish Cemetery hopes for an end to the pandemic. We hope to continue

"I believe the first 6 months will

to grow in our ways to show

continue to be a strong sellers

compassion and warmth to our

market and a great time to sell

grieving families, as well as continuing to educate the greater Jewish Community about Halachic burial."

- Deena S. Borzak South Florida Jewish Cemetery

while buyers are fighting through

"While COVID caused a huge disruption and a full closure of the courthouses throughout the state, I hope that with the COVID vaccine roll out, we will be able to resume regular

limited inventory and low interest rates. June/July '21, I anticipate things starting to turn, more properties hitting the market, interest rates rising back to "more normal" rates and shifting

court activity and start to make up for

to a balanced market before

lost time in 2021."

hitting 2022 is a buyers market.

- Daniel Oppenheimer The Oppenheimer Law Firm

Now is the time to transact.

- Yosef Shayowitz Lokation Real Estate

"In 2021, we'll continue to

"What was thought of as an idea

grow our client base, offering

and dream a year and a half ago,

top of the line concierge IT

has turned into the most

support. We are also excited

incredible networking group

to announce we're now

either of us have participated in.

offering surveillance systems as well as audio-visual services to both residential and business clients."

- Carmi Gross Greenlight Tek

Our hope for 2021 is that our members continue succeeding in making a huge impact personally and professionally in our community and beyond."

- Gila Stern & Marc Bienenfeld, Co-Chair BRSNG

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Upcoming Events All meetings begin at 8am and are held in the Boca Raton Synagogue Sephardic Beit Midrash or via Zoom Video Conference.

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Membership Meeting February 3, 2021 Membership Meeting

March 3, 2021

Membership Meeting

April 7, 2021

CARING SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE WHO

Senior Options has been providing concierge care management services to the South Florida community since 2005. Our Aging Life Care Professionals oversee and

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coordinate care for older adults and people with disabilities whose loved ones live near and far.

YOUR LOCAL EXPERT ON AGING WELL Shari Geller, MSW, CMC President 561-372-8026 I shari@senioroptionsfl.com

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Member Directory (as of 1.12.21)

Member Directory Accounting Services

TOVA CHAIT, CPA Echelon CFO, LLC 561-768-5363 tova@echeloncfo.com

SHLOMO HALBERSTAM, CPA

TZVI (STEVE) SHERR, CPA

ILANA WITTELS

Prime Consultants

Dazskal Bolton LLP

347-522-1745 shlomo@primeconsultants.us

954-551-4980 Ssherr@dbllp.com

Beyond Bookkeeping Services Corp.

201-280-0153 bbscorpnj@icloud.com

Business Services & Solutions

Media / Branding

Consulting

Catering / Corporate Catering

GILA STERN

GORDON HAAS

TODD & NAOMI COHN

SPARXiQ

Haasco Marketing LLC

Cinnaholic

561-929-6536 gila.stern@sparxiq.com

908-313-0246 ghaas.gecc@gmail.com

561-617-7277 cinnaholicboca@gmail.com

Member Directory Computer/IT Services

Web/App Development & Design Services

CARMI GROSS

RHEA COHEN

STEPHEN PLOTSKER

Greenlight Tek

Web Design & Marketing

Noora Digital

561-702-6500 cgross@greenlighttek.com

561-715-3115 rheacohenwebdesign@gmail.com

212-882-1557 stephen@nooradigital.com

Financial Advisory & Insurance Services

Wealth Management/Insurance

Special Needs Planning

Employee Benefits

MARC BIENENFELD, CPA

RANDY REICHENBERG

STEVE ABRAMS

Bienenfeld, Lasek & Starr LLC

Stifel Financial Corp.

Aflac

954-689-9517 mbienenfeld@blsfinancial.com

561-982-2700 Reichenbergr@stifel.com

561-213-5257 Steven_Abrams@us.aflac.com

Member Directory Healthcare

Home Health Care

Care Management

SAL ABADY

JOSEPH (JB) BENSMIHEN

SHARI M. GELLER, MSW, CMC

Auracal Senior HomeCare

Visiting Angels

Senior Options

561-212-7911 salabady@gmail.com

561-289-9495 jbensmihen@gmail.com

561-372-8026 shari@senioroptionsfl.com

Dentistry

DR. GIL BLOOM

DR. MARC (MORDY) GOLDENBERG

DR. CRAIG LUSTMAN

Wendroff & Bloom Dental

Goldenberg Orthodontics

Kids United Pediatric Dentistry

617-584-8553 dgbloom@gmail.com

561-756-9227 info@goldenbergorthodontics.com

561-483-9334 hello@kidsunitedsmiles.com

Member Directory Internal Medicine

Pediatric Medicine

Emergency & Pediatric Medicine

DR. AARON KLEIN

DR. Y. AARON KAWEBLUM

NATALIE AKERMAN, FNP

Boca Care Concierge

Boca Del Mar Pediatrics

East Boca Family Care

561-955-5847 aklein@brrh.com

561-573-8993 akaweblum@aol.com

347-432-1063 eastbocafamilycare@gmail.com

Physical Therapy

ANDREW HAUPTMAN

TREVOR MEYEROWITZ

DR. YITZCHOK KOLODNY

Physical Therapy Now West Boca 561-327-4252 westboca@physicaltherapynow.com

Preferred Physical Therapy 561-542-0600 tmeyerowitz@gmail.com

Therapy on Wheels 561-666-CARE ptonwheels@gmail.com

General & Addiction Psychiatry

Lymphedema Therapy

Medical Billing

DR. AKIVA M. DAUM, MD, FAPA

PAMELA COHEN, PT-CLT/LANA

AYELET MAY

The Daum Difference 954-755-2885 drdaum@kimmelpsychology.com

LymphaTx 561-392-5131 PCohen@lymphatx.com

Medical Billing 646-404-4414 ayelet613@gmail.com

Member Directory Legal Services

Mediation

Labor / Employment Law

Immigration Law

DEBORAH BEYLUS

STUART SILVERMAN

JESSICA WEISS, ESQ.

South Florida Mediation Services

Stuart M. Silverman, PA

Weiss & Moy, PC

561-789-0710

561-289-9319 smslawfirm@gmail.com

602-380-2772 jessicaw@weissiplaw.com

info@southfloridamediationservices.com

Personal Injury Law

Class Action Law

DANIEL OPPENHEIMER The Oppenheimer Law Firm

ALEX SHKOLYAR Kanner & Pintaluga

JULIAN HAMMOND Hammond Law, P.C.

888-677-7796 do@opplawfirm.com

646-644-4999 Ashkolyar@kpattorney.com

310-601-6766 hammond.julian@gmail.com

Member Directory Non-Profit

Funeral/Cemetery

Disability Services

Dental Surgery Education

DEENA BORZAK

CHERYL SARAGOSSI

DIANA BRONSTEIN, DDS

South Florida Jewish Cemetery

Stand Among Friends

Smile Faith Institute

561-264-4364 dborzak@sfjc.org

561-297-4402 cheryl@standamongfriends.org

267-391-9294 brabins@msn.com

Event Planning

Misc.

ALEX BERGER

JUSTIN ROSENTHAL

Brilliant Events by Alex

CEI

561-414-9358 alex@brillianteventsbyalex.com

415-910-9910 chai2u2@yahoo.com

Member Directory Real Estate Services

Residential

Residential Property Mgmt

YOSEF SHAYOWITZ

Mortgage Services

BAR GAFRI

NEIL SISKIND

Lokation Real Estate

Nightlight Management / Nightlight Vacations

Hypotec Inc.

561-299-0113 yosefsellsflorida@gmail.com

646-866-4419 NightlightmanagementFL@gmail.com

561-908-4342 barg@hypotec.com

Home Inspections

Construction Services

JAY ZUSSMAN

GIL STEIN

AVI GENUTH

Golden City Home Inspections

Hercules Roofing

WeDry US

561-451-6008 goldencityhomeinspections@gmail.com

561-955-9889 gil@herculesroofing.com

845-641-5540 avi@wedryus.com

Member Directory Real Estate Services (Cont.)

Home Services & Solutions

MATIEL BUCHNIK

ELIZABETH PILKINGTON

ISAAC HERSH

Mosquito Hunters of South Florida

Beautiful Kitchen & Baths, LLC*

BlindsPros

561-270-6422 mattbuchnik@mosquitohunters.com

516-395-6363 liz@customkosherkitchens.com

561-413-0060 info@blindspros.com

Commercial Services

ZEV HERMAN Superior Lighting zev@superiorlighting.com

*Designer for Team Tripp Construction FL License No CGC 024637

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ABOUT BRSNG DEVELOP I INTERACT I GROW I CONNECT

MISSION: The Boca Raton Synagogue Network Group (BRSNG) is committed to providing excellent opportunities to develop business connections and growth enhanced with Jewish values through interaction with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders in a relaxing, social and professional setting.

ABOUT US: The BRSNG is a quality forum for respected professionals to create circles of influence. The Group strengthens relationships among our community’s Jewish professionals through education, networking and communal and philanthropic engagement. The BRSNG provides opportunities to expand your professional and social circles while making a meaningful difference within our community.

The Rambam says that the highest form of Tzedakah (Charity) is to help establish someone in Business.

The BRSNG will create the avenue where people will have the opportunity to fulfil this mitzvah. Not only by helping other professionals expand their circle of influence but also by donating portions of membership fees. As a member of The BRSNG, your annual membership fee of $180 will be allotted toward events and a donation to Tomchei Shabbos or The Rabbi’s discretionary fund. (We are a registered 501c3 organization and your contribution is tax deductible.)

By bringing together the business professionals of the BRS Community in a sophisticated, exciting and supportive environment, that is based on common Jewish heritage, values and spirituality, we endeavor to help BRSNG members make great contacts, leading to great business opportunities.

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