DiMercurio Advisors is proud to partner with Get Up and Go Kayaking to provide franchisees with exclusive support for all their tax and accounting needs. With a strong foundation in small business and entrepreneurship, our dedicated Get Up and Go Kayaking Service Team knows exactly what it takes to help you succeed.
On this page, you’ll find a variety of resources designed to simplify your financial journey as a franchisee. From step-by-step guides and templates to essential tips for managing payroll, sales tax, and bookkeeping, everything here is tailored specifically for Get Up and Go Kayaking franchise owners. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to streamline your processes, we’re here to make it easy.
If you’re new to the franchise world, figuring out the next steps can feel a little like paddling upstream—but don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Below you'll find a straightforward list of things you'll want to do in order to get set up the right way, plus some helpful resources from our Learning Center.
We recommend Xero for our Get Up and Go Kayaking franchisees!
If you’ve brought us on board to handle your accounting, we use Xero as the go-to platform. While QuickBooks Online is also a solid option, we’ve found Xero to be more user-friendly, especially for franchisees who are newer to accounting. As such, the resources on this page have been designed with Xero in mind. If you're using another platform, many of the tools and templates here can be adapted to fit your setup; just be prepared to make some extra adjustments.
Think of a chart of accounts as the master list that organizes all your financial transactions into categories. For Get Up and Go Kayaking franchisees, we use a standard chart of accounts tailored to your business. This ensures your financial reporting stays consistent and aligns perfectly with what your franchisor needs.
In Florida, most services aren’t subject to sales tax—but here’s the catch: the tours you sell are an exception. Since your customers use your equipment and supplies during their tours, the state classifies this as “equipment rental.” That means your tours are subject to sales tax.
Whether you’re a sole proprietor managing payroll for yourself or have a team of 2 or 200, we ALWAYS recommend using a reliable payroll provider. As one of Gusto’s largest regional partners, we’re proud to extend their premium services to all our clients. With Gusto, payroll becomes seamless, accurate, and stress-free—no matter the size of your team.
Xero and Gusto work together effortlessly, making it simple to record all your payroll transactions accurately. An integrated system like this helps minimize errors and ensures your financials are always spot-on—with almost no effort on your part.
Check out Gusto’s support page for step-by-step instructions on integrating your accounts. It’s quick, easy, and a game-changer for managing payroll.
When integrating Xero with Gusto, it’s essential to map payroll transactions correctly for each role in your business: Owner, Admin, or Tour Guide. Assign these roles to employees in Gusto when you add them, as this ensures your payroll data is organized and accurate in Xero.
Why does this matter? Properly mapping roles helps distinguish fixed costs (like owner salaries or admin expenses) from variable costs (like tour guide wages tied to bookings). This level of detail gives you clearer insights into your financials, allowing you to track costs effectively and make better business decisions.
