Understanding Business Taxes: The Map Gets Bigger
Before We Set Sail Before we dive into the waters of business taxes, a quick note. I am not a lawyer, accountant, or tax advisor. The information in this article is meant to explain...
Author: Sean
Reflection
My wife posted this picture on Facebook the other day to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary. When I looked at it, I saw two kids who had just gotten married. And it made me...
Understanding Business Taxes: A New Owner’s Guide
Business ownership opens doors most people never see, including how taxes actually work. This article examines common tax concepts that business owners navigate. This is not advice but territory worth understanding before the journey...
The Lessons We Thought We Outgrew
Here Be Dragons usually leans into metaphors. Maps. Warnings scribbled in the margins. The places where certainty runs out, and judgment has to take over. This post is a little different. I’m not abandoning...
Provisioning for the Journey: What Egyptian Breakfasts Teach Us About Setting Out Into the Unknown
Morning on the Nile didn’t begin with fanfare. It began quietly. A bit of river breeze. The shuffle of sandals on packed earth. A loaf of heavy bread. A cup of thick, familiar beer....
When the Safety Net Moved and No One Told Us
America wasn’t built by corporations. It was built by people who owned things. Shops. Trades. Farms. Small operations where work and ownership lived under the same roof. If you wanted stability, you didn’t apply...
When Even Apple Isn’t Safe
A Here Be Dragons exploration of job security, risk, and the quiet work of building your own path There are moments when the ground shifts under the entire working world. Sometimes it’s a recession....
Choosing Your Business Structure: Mapping the Terrain Before You Set Sail
The conversation about business structures can feel unfamiliar. It’s a bit like sailing off the edge of the known world. One moment you’re excited about starting a business, and the next you’re lost in...
Veterans and the Next Mission: Transitioning to the Private Sector
I started to think more about my clients after Veterans’ Day this year. Some have left military service, and others are considering it in the future. They all had a lot in common. Leaving...
The Scout’s Compass and the Entrepreneur’s Map
Lessons from Scouting that apply to business — preparation, resilience, and teamwork. Introduction: Following the Trail Into the Unknown The first High Adventure trek I led as an adult was a 60-mile paddle trip....