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Tax tricks for business owners
Hey Reader,
Last week one of the charities we contribute to, New Story, came to our team call to share about what they do. Their goal is to end global homelessness through innovative building and partnerships.
This weekend my older boys and I are going on a trip to visit one of their recently built communities in Mexico.
The work they do is amazing and innovative. I really love the intersection of the startup mentality and hustle with the care of a non-profit.
WHAT I'M READING
The Steve Jobs archive
Steve Jobs was talented and successful and controversial. No matter what you think of him as a person, there is a lot we can learn from him and the way he thought. I loved this memo he wrote to himself to remind him of how much he as gained from the work of others. It's a good reminder for all of us!
FROM TWITTER
10 tax hacks for business owners from Mitchell Baldridge
There is so much to be gained by understanding the intricacies of the tax code, but it's mind numbing and insanely convoluted. I loved these hacks for the simplicity and impact they have.
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Thanks for reading this week,
Nathan
Nathan Barry
I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
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