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Sharing My Story – From the Back Office to the Front Row
I’ll be honest: I never pictured myself growing into a “public figure.” When I founded Aragon Tax Return Services, my dream day was helping families with taxes, crunching numbers, solving financial puzzles, and making sure every detail was just right. The idea of putting myself out there, especially in a big, public way, wasn’t just uncomfortable, it was almost unimaginable. My comfort zone? Firmly behind the desk, not in front of a crowd. But here’s the reality check: If I w

Manuel Aragon
Jul 153 min read


How Life’s Struggles Forge Unbreakable Strength
Life has a way of testing our mettle. I mean we all face heated moments, the kind that make you melt or form you into something completely unrecognizable. The kind of fire that can burn a house down in minutes and demolish everything you once loved, and sometimes, just sometimes, it feels like it's actively trying to break you. We've all been there, standing amidst the rubble of shattered dreams, questioning everything we thought we knew. But it's in these very moments, these

Manuel Aragon
Jul 93 min read


Ready to Go Beyond the Shoebox? – Why Every Business Needs a Bookkeeper to Thrive
As a business owner myself, I know firsthand how easy it is to let financial organization slip down the priority list. Between innovating, serving clients, and building for the future, it’s tempting to treat bookkeeping as an afterthought, just another pile of receipts to deal with “someday.” But over the years, I’ve learned that true growth and peace of mind start with strong financial foundations. Sometimes, that means bringing in help to scale properly

Manuel Aragon
Jun 253 min read


The Smartest Way to Save Money and Stress as a Small Business Owner
Running a small business is exciting, you get to be your own boss, create something new, and serve your clients and customers. But with all the big dreams and hard work, there's also something that can be a bit confusing and even scary: taxes.

Manuel Aragon
May 214 min read


Meet My Alter Egos: Money Manny, the Bookkeeper and Mr. Aragon, the Accountant
My fellow hustlers, entrepreneurs, and innovators! It’s me, your friendly guide through the world of entrepreneurship. You’re probably juggling a million things right now: perfecting your pitch deck, chasing down leads, maybe even figuring out how to make your ramen budget stretch just a little bit further, like me. Trust me, it’s real with a growing business. And somewhere along the way, I realized that to truly level up my game, I needed to get a handle on the cash.

Manuel Aragon
May 133 min read


The Hard Truth About Leading and Following Is That It Isn’t Always Glamorous
Life has thrown me some serious curveballs. I learned pretty quick that things aren't always fair, and sometimes we must figure stuff out on our own. That’s where the difference between a leader and a follower was etched in my soul, not from some textbook, but through my hidden scars.

Manuel Aragon
May 124 min read
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