Author: Ed Barton

The 10 Best Books For Overthinkers

As a business owner, you are faced with myriad daily issues that require your focused attention. Some of these decisions are significant, and others are minor. In every case, you are required to analyze and think through the implications of those decisions before you make them. Two elements can arise in that environment – overthinking… Continue reading The 10 Best Books For Overthinkers

Fire It Up by Reggie Smith – A Brief Book Review

Understand your audience If you’re looking to fire up your audience, you must understand them first. That’s where Reggie Smith comes in. In his book, “Fire It Up,” Smith lays out a simple but effective framework for understanding who your audience is and what they want. By truly understanding your audience, you’ll be able to… Continue reading Fire It Up by Reggie Smith – A Brief Book Review

How Long Can The IRS Collect Back Taxes?

Are You Getting All Your Deductions?

What is the statute of limitations for the IRS to collect back taxes? The IRS statute of limitations or Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) for the IRS to collect back taxes varies depending on the tax return. For instance, if a tax return is filed on time, the statute of limitations is generally three years… Continue reading How Long Can The IRS Collect Back Taxes?

Is There An Inheritance Tax In Florida?

What are Inheritance and Estate Taxes Inheritance taxes are paid by the individual heirs who receive inherited property. While there is no Federal inheritance tax, some states treat inheritance as income and will tax the recipient of an inheritance. The decedent’s estate pays estate taxes before the estate assets are distributed to the heirs. Florida… Continue reading Is There An Inheritance Tax In Florida?

Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni – Book Review

I’ve spent years in professional services and higher education- for most of my career. Getting Naked summarizes everything that is wrong with traditional approaches to selling “expertise.” I’ve heard Patrick speak in person several times, and each time walk away with something new and transformative. This book is another masterpiece in a long line of… Continue reading Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni – Book Review

The True Believer by Eric Hoffer – Book Review

The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements It is amazing that the author was a stevedore on the San Francisco Waterfront. The book covers the key elements and approaches to mass movements and fanatical followings. The insights into the leadership characteristics, personalities, and twentieth-century movements of Fascism, Communism, Nazism, Indian independence, FDR,… Continue reading The True Believer by Eric Hoffer – Book Review

Wealth Without Risk by Charles Givens – Book Review

What is Charles Givens’ philosophy on wealth and risk management Charles Givens was a leading expert on wealth and risk management, and his philosophy was centered around a few key principles. First, he believed that wealth should be viewed as an end in itself, not merely as a means to acquiring even more wealth. Additionally,… Continue reading Wealth Without Risk by Charles Givens – Book Review

Friction by Roger Dooley – Book Review

Well written and well researched, Roger Dooley wrote a masterpiece of insights into consumer behavior in “Friction.” One of the better business books I’ve read in the last few years, Dooley provides a window into the sources of intentional and unintentional friction in transactions, relationships, and consumer behavior that drive our behaviors. His insights provide a collage… Continue reading Friction by Roger Dooley – Book Review

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