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Many Happy Returns : The Story of Henry Bloch, America's Tax Man by Thomas M. Bloch (2010, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470767774
ISBN-139780470767771
eBay Product ID (ePID)92456638

Product Key Features

Book TitleMany Happy Returns : the Story of Henry Bloch, America's Tax Man
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicGeneral, Personal Finance / Taxation, Business
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
AuthorThomas M. Bloch
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-021584
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal338.7/6165746092 B
SynopsisThe inside story of H&R Block's entrepreneurial founder Henry Bloch In 1955 Henry Bloch and his brother Dick founded H&R Block. Through a mixture of hard work and luck, they transitioned this Kansas City based bookkeeping business into a tax preparation firm just as the IRS stopped preparing tax returns for people., "I always wanted to do something different, something more than just a job, something to contribute to society." -Henry W. Bloch, cofounder and Honorary Chairman, H&R Block, Inc.Many Happy ReturnsIn 1955 Henry Bloch and his brother Richard founded H&R Block and forged an industry. Through a mixture of hard work, persistence, and luck, they transitioned their Kansas City-based bookkeeping business into a tax preparation firm just as the IRS scheduled to discontinue its free taxpayer assistance in the area. Two years later, with seventeen offices in three states, the Blochs proudly rolled out the slogan, "Nation's Largest Income Tax Service."Over the course of more than fifty years, H&R Block grew to become the largest commercial tax preparation firm in the world, with a vast web of more than 10,000 outlets and 100,000 associates. Along the way, Henry Bloch proved that someone with good instincts, fortitude, and a fervent desire to help others can achieve both success and significance. Many Happy Returns tells the compelling story of this company and its self-effacing, down-to-earth cofounder through Henry's son Tom, who worked alongside his father for nearly twenty years and interviewed him extensively for this book.Page by page, you'll gain an up close look at this successful organization-from how it was built to its thorniest challenges, most gut-wrenching defeats, and greatest triumphs. And you'll come across timeless lessons that can be applied to your own business endeavors. Many Happy Returns also explores the essential aspirations and indispensable philosophies of Henry Bloch, and provides fresh insights on the importance of social entrepreneurship and strategic philanthropy in today's society.Inspiring and informative, Many Happy Returns is the powerful story of a humble, benevolent, and determined man who achieved the American Dream. If you want to gain true success in both business and life, understanding Henry Bloch's journey can help you get there., The inside story of H&R Block's entrepreneurial founder Henry Bloch In 1955 Henry Bloch and his brother Dick founded H&R Block. Through a mixture of hard work and luck, they transitioned this Kansas City based bookkeeping business into a tax preparation firm just as the IRS stopped preparing tax returns for people. Over the course of more than fifty years, the company grew to become the largest tax preparation firm in the world, serving more than twenty million clients a year. Many Happy Returns tells the compelling story of this company and its founder through Thomas Bloch, Henry's son, who worked along side his father for nearly twenty years. Page by page, you'll discover the rich history of this successful organization, and how Henry Bloch's relentless focus on providing consistent quality at the lowest cost helped the company expand into the worldwide industry leader it is today. Explores the professional and personal life of one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the United States Written by one of the closest people to Henry Bloch, his son, Thomas Details fifty years of H&R Block's rich history, from its humble beginnings to the present day Reveals the hard-won and fresh insights straight from one of the most uncommon business leaders of a generation Inspiring and informative, Many Happy Returns is the true story of a man who achieved the American Dream.
LC Classification NumberHJ2351.8.B56 2010
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