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...
Category: Exploring the Unknown
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....
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...
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....
Why Franchising Is a Great Option for New Entrepreneurs
The Myth of the “Self-Made” Entrepreneur Most people imagine an origin story when they think about starting a business. They picture the lone visionary. They envision the napkin sketch and the sleepless nights in...
Are You Ready to Be Uncomfortable?
The Early Emotional and Mental Realities of Business Ownership The Myth of “Ready” When people say they’re waiting until they’re “ready” to start a business, they usually mean they want to feel safe. They...
Why “Here Be Dragons”?
Back when maps were hand-drawn, cartographers would mark the edges of the known world with three simple words: Here be dragons. It was their way of saying, “We don’t know what’s beyond this point,...