Tax Preparation, Insurance, Payroll, Medicare and Business Advisement in Jamestown NY
Benjamin Franklin’s timeless wisdom—“Rather go to bed supperless than rise in debt”—still holds weight centuries later. Back in 1739, it was common to place a meal on credit at the local tavern. You’d eat well that evening, but if you couldn’t settle … [Read more...] about Rather Go to Bed Supperless than Rise in Debt
It may be difficult to imagine people procrastinating during Benjamin Franklin's day. We imagine people in the 1700s full of initiative and progress from the vast amount of citizens forging into the wilderness to create homes on their pursuit of … [Read more...] about Never Leave That Till Tomorrow Which You Can Do Today
“It has been said that nothing is true in life but death and taxes. This has always been true since civilizations have been in existence. The first known civilization in Mesopotamia required citizens to pay taxes in kind. The citizen would have to … [Read more...] about Death and Taxes
Old Wisdom for Modern Times Knowledge is power, this was true in 1758 and is still true today. Education is an essential component to success in life, business and anything else that we approach from day to day. Franklin spoke these words saying … [Read more...] about An Investment in Knowledge Pays the Best Dividends
Old Wisdom for Modern Times Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac; 1758 Creditors do have better memories than debtors. That was true in Franklin's time, but it is also very accurate today. It can also be said that they have better memories … [Read more...] about Creditors Have Better Memories Than Debtors
"A fool and his money are soon parted."Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac; 1757Benjamin Franklin Quite literally, this quote says you need to be smart with your money; otherwise, you will lose what you have. This may seem like an obvious … [Read more...] about A Fool and His Money
