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Voting Without an Education Is Like Driving Without a License

Voting Without an Education Is Like Driving Without a License

CRUISIN’ FOR A BRUISIN’

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

A friend of ours is a naturalized citizen from Canada. As such, he had to learn the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, US History, and especially the separation of powers and the built-in checks and balances. And all before he was allowed to become a US citizen and...
Five Strategies for Success in 2021

Five Strategies for Success in 2021

IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

December is upon us. It’s a very short month due to the holidays. It’s also a very strategic month …if played right. December is the time for closing out the year past and planning for the year ahead. This year, December is even more auspicious. The Perfect Storm The...
Six Good Reasons to be Thankful

Six Good Reasons to be Thankful

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We are one of the few countries in the word that sets aside one day a year to stop, take stock, acknowledge and celebrate the blessings for which we are thankful. No matter what your religion or philosophical belief, it is widely recognized that acknowledging what you...
Mercenaries to Missionaries

Mercenaries to Missionaries

I CAN IDENTYFY!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Specialization and divisions of labor have long been touted for their efficiency. But does their very existence promote isolation, competition, and a lack of cooperation? Any successful company culture is based on a team approach to satisfy the customer, keep the...
Like Ghost Writing, Business Audio Theatre is By the Word

Like Ghost Writing, Business Audio Theatre is By the Word

PLAYWRITING AND PRODUCTION

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Business Audio Theatre is a new way to preserve legacy, build brands, and create engagement. It is an audiobook of the founders stories presented through seminal scenes that depict their history, pivotal moments, and guiding principles. The storytelling dialogue is...
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