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Does the very thought of preparing your own taxes give you a headache? Get to know the man who is responsible for helping more than 20 million taxpayers with this dreaded annual burden. Many Happy Returns tells the compelling story of the unlikely American hero through Henry's son Tom, who worked alongside his father for nearly twenty years and interviewed him extensively for this book. As a budding entrepreneur, Bloch could barely eke out a living. Discover how he started his company from the bottom up, and get a rare look at the inner dynamics of one of the most well-known brands in America. Along the way, you'll also meet some of the people who shaped his philosophy on business and life, and receive invaluable tips on entrepreneurship from the man whose hard work, vision, and pioneering spirit set the standard for those seeking true success. As much a personal story as a business story, Many Happy Returns offers intimate details about Henry Bloch's belief in the importance of mentoring and giving back. Once you've read this story of struggle and success, you'll never feel the same about April 15th!

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Publié par	Ascend Books
Date de parution	30 septembre 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780990437529
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	5 Mo

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THE STORY OF HENRY BLOCH, AMERICA’S TA X M AN

THOMAS M. BLOCH INTRODUCTION BY HENRY BLOCH

Copyright © 2014 by Thomas M. Bloch ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing from the publisher.

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Contents

Dedication Introduction by Henry W. Bloch Author’s Note Chapter 1:A Chip Off the Ol’ Block Childhood Lessons Without a Road Map Henry’s Deductions Chapter 2:Heaven Can Wait Off to War A Lucky Bastard Henry’s Deductions Chapter 3:Three Nobodies with an Idea A Tradition of Trailblazers Carrying on the Entrepreneurial Spirit Henry’s Deductions Chapter 4:Taking the Plunge The Plan The Start A New Partner Henry’s Deductions Chapter 5:Made in Heaven The Courtship The Union The Family Henry’s Deductions

9 11 15 19 21 25 27 29 32 37 38 39 44 47 49 51 53 56 59 62 63 64 67 69 72

Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Chapter 8: Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Chapter 12: Chapter 13: Chapter 14:

A Blockbuster Idea This Tax Thing The Birth of an Industry Henry’s Deductions New York , New York The Second Season Henry’s Deductions Building Blocks Entrepreneurship 101 Henry’s Deductions Going Places Like a Family Going Public Henry’s Deductions Learning to Soar Little Details The Best Ideas Henry’s Deductions Setbacks and Comebacks The Aftermath Rebounding A Dreadful Diagnosis Acquisitions and Adjustments Henry’s Deductions A Bad Dream Heartbroken Henry’s Deductions Gains and Losses Transitions A Transformation Mourning Henry’s Deductions From the Sidelines Change in Direction Henry’s Deductions

73 74 79 82 83 85 88 89 90 94 95 96 116 120 121 122 124 126 127 129 132 135 137 142 143 144 146 147 150 153 155 157 159 161 164

Chapter 15:A Taxing System Tax History Tax Policy The Ideal Tax System Henry’s Deductions Chapter 16:Opening Doors The Bloch School The Bloch Scholars A Debt to Society Henry’s Deductions Chapter 17:Making an Impression Giving Back Henry’s Deductions Chapter 18:And Then Some Secrets of the Successful Entrepreneur Building the Winning Team Thriving in the Changing Marketplace Creating a Responsible and Dynamic Business True Success Henry’s Deductions Chapter 19:Building a Foundation A New Bloch Hall Henry’s Deductions Chapter 20:Life Marches On A Neuroscience Institute is Born Life Without Marion A Decent Man Henry’s Deductions NotesHenry’s Deductions Acknowledgments About the Author Index

165 166 168 172 176 177 178 180 183 185 187 192 193 195 198 200 201 203 206 206 207 210 212 213 215 216 219 222 223 227 231 233 235

Dedication

To the bright memory of Marion H. Bloch, a kind, beautiful, and loving woman who was a constant source of inspiration to her family. Without her, this book would never have been written. Mom, you shall never be forgotten.

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