TREAT YOUR VENDORS LIKE YOUR CUSTOMERS
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
The salespeople who call on your business have much more to offer than the products and services they represent. They are a gold mine of information and are in a position to significantly help your business. In this series, we have examined the guiding principles that... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Entrepreneurs Michael Houlihan + Bonnie Harvey Co-founders,Barefoot Wine Sonoma County, CA What brought you together?We met at a rhythm and blues dance club, and discovered that we both wanted to move to the wine country, and had an interest in business. Sarcasm and... 4 WAYS TO EXTEND YOUR CREDIT
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Ever wonder what goes through a creditor’s mind when they decide whether or not to give you credit? Creditors, like suppliers, vendors, and bankers who extend credit to you, are a bit anxious and for good reason. They don’t know how you’ll behave when times are tough.... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Getting Barefoot With Michael Houlihan ’63 When Michael Houlihan ’63 and his partner Bonnie Harvey launched their Barefoot Cellars wine business in 1986, the pair was sorely lacking many things – most significantly knowledge of the wine industry and money. But... HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Our grandparents called it “The Golden Rule.” Our parents told us to “Put yourself in the other guy’s shoes.” We call it “How would you like it?” But it’s all the same concept of fair play. Unfortunately, in our fast-paced, highly competitive business environment,...