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Bench eBook: Our Most Asked Entrepreneur Tax Questions— Answered by Experts
This was an eBook made as a resource for people who signed up for a webinar during Global Entrepreneurship Week. I wrote the copy, explored original research, and provided guidance on design elements.
Government Agencies Compete in a Work-from-Home World
COVID-19 has created unique challenges for employers, but it’s also offered unique opportunities. Nowhere is that more evident than in the area of remote work.
Comedian William Lee Martin Takes His Texas-Bred Jokes to the World
From the Fort Worth area, Martin has carved out a niche as a middle-of-the-road cowboy
Sporting a cowboy hat, creased blue jeans, a shiny belt buckle, and a confident strut, comedian William Lee Martin is a presence. He commands the stage, telling stories like a goofy friend who just wants to make you laugh after a long day.
Among Us: The Growing Role of Gaming in Marketing
There are an estimated 213 million mobile gamers in the United States alone. Here’s a look at why Among Us has surged in popularity and five tips to successfully implement gaming into your marketing strategy.
Personal Branding and How to Build It
An article on how small business owners can improve their personal branding, featuring examples and interviews with other folks who are doing amazing work.
What impacts my credit score? (And how to improve it)
Your credit score has a major influence on your life. That one little number can help you secure more credit, which can lead to obtaining a credit card with more favorable terms, a car loan or a better mortgage rate (or any mortgage at all).
Tove Lo on Coming Back from Surgery and the Stupidity of Censorship
An interview with musician Tove Lo during SXSW in Austin, TX.
How the mortgage process works
Buying a home is a major accomplishment. Though the closing process and mortgage payments can appear to be overwhelming, with some research, preparation, and patience, you’ll come out the other side looking great and be set up for success throughout your mortgage.
7 Halloween movies to inspire your home’s holiday decor
Halloween is a great time to show off your style. You can create an expansive world in your own home with decorations, become an entirely new person (or creature) with your costume choices, and get creative with the candy you hand out to trick-or-treaters. But sometimes, you simply want to curl up, watch a Halloween movie, and be transported into a universe that is magical and, for some, horrific. Whatever your holiday style, we’ve got you covered.
7 personal finance lessons to learn from pro athletes
This shouldn’t come as a surprise: professional athletes make a lot of money. The stars of each league will likely earn far more than most of us ever will — but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from them. Through their actions, pro athletes dish out some pretty valuable personal finance lessons. From budgeting to planning to side hustles, they’ve experienced it all. And luckily, they’re willing to share their experiences.
Creative Risks, Trapped Mice, and Social Media Negativity with Will Wood
Will Wood isn't like most musical artists. He incorporates standup comedy into his shows. He writes songs about topics most people overlook, like the life of a mouse that's been trapped. And he hates social media — even as it's brought him tons of new fans and millions of new listens.
On Board the Elissa
An inside look at one of three tall ships in the world, including a first-person narrative, research, and interviews.
Pun, Pun, Pun
Lend us an ear and we’ll give you more corn!” That’s how the emcee greeted the jovial crowd at the very first O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships. And now, 40 years later, the annual Pun-Off is still going strong. Shucks, how could you not be a-maized by that?
Hands On
Soon after you arrive at the Science Mill in Johnson City, west of Austin, you’re greeted by a wave. It isn’t a friendly staff member saying hello, though you’ll en-counter that, too. Instead, it’s a 30-foot robotic hand made from more than 500 stainless steel triangles.
How to Build an All-Star Thought Leadership Roster
If you’re in the beginning stages of rolling out your company’s thought leadership program, or simply want to grow its presence, start with finding the right people for your roster.