Making the Most of Small–Business Tax Deductions If you’re a small–business owner, tax season may feel daunting. The federal tax code and supporting documents are nearly 70,000 pages long, and you just want to make sure you’re saving as much money as possible. But how likely is it that you’ll do so? Over 93% of […]
Read MoreHow Mindset Shapes Your Child’s Future Growth mindset, the idea that achievement is due to hard work and effort and not just natural ability, is a hot concept these days. With an abundance of research from Carol Dweck and Angela Duckworth, science has a lot to tell us about how children learn and why teaching […]
Read MoreManaging the Managers Back in 2011, the Harvard Business Review published an article called “First, Let’s Fire All the Managers.” It listed the cons of management, like inefficiency, costliness, an increase in “calamitous” decision making, slower response time, and the disempowerment of lower–level employees. Then, it advocated for an entirely new kind of company: one […]
Read MoreWinter Celebrations Around the World Winter is a time for festive joy when celebrations culminate to carry us through the gloomy weather and keep us cheery about ringing in another year. Sometimes it’s hard to look outside our own traditions because we love them so much, but there’s a whole world out there full of […]
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Mike On Thanksgiving Day, tables across America creak under the weight of platters of cranberry sauce, green beans, rolls, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie. Above it all towers the day’s crown jewel: a steamy turkey, fresh from the oven. As much of an institution as that turkey is, […]
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Mike Happy October everyone! We’re well into football season, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the Ohio State Buckeyes do this year. October is also an important month because … CONTINUE READING How Henry Ford Innovated His Industry As entrepreneurs scale their businesses, there is a lot to focus on: […]
Read MoreWhere to Vacation for Peak Fall Colors Humans have built some pretty spectacular things on this planet, but there’s nothing quite as stunning as the simple perfection of a tree. They’re beautiful year-round, but fall is the time when trees don their best dresses, lining the nation’s highways and hills in eye-catching shades … CONTINUE […]
Read MoreStubbins Watson & Bryan Active vs. Passive Recovery Whether you’re a runner, a weightlifter, or a cyclist, the twofold feeling that follows a hard workout is the same: pain and exhaustion. Sore muscles can make every movement difficult, and the discomfort that comes with stretching your arms, legs, and back will soon have you hunched […]
Read MoreStubbins Watson & Bryan The First Automobile Road Trip The first great American road trip took place in 1903. It was accomplished by automobile enthusiast Horatio Nelson Jackson and former bicycle racer and gasoline engine mechanic Sewall Crocker. They started their trip in San Francisco and intended to finish in New York City; it was […]
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