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Tradies in Business Podcast (Australia)

Tradies in Business Podcast (Australia)

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

M&B were interviewed on “Tradies in Business” (Australia podcast) by hosts, Warrick Bidwell and Nicole Cox. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below:          
Strategic Allies Come in all Ages, Creeds, Styles and Languages

Strategic Allies Come in all Ages, Creeds, Styles and Languages

USE WHAT YOU’VE GOT TO GET WHAT YOU NEED!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Early stage businesses have to go through some unexpected contortions, make some unanticipated sales, and welcome the help of unlikely allies – just to survive! Survivors will testify that keeping an open mind and not missing any opportunity to reduce the need...
Fueling Deals Interview

Fueling Deals Interview

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

M&B were interviewed on “Fueling Deals” by host, Corey Kupfer. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below:                ...
Discrimination Against Older Job Applicants is Illegal — and it’s Bad for Your Bottom Line

Discrimination Against Older Job Applicants is Illegal — and it’s Bad for Your Bottom Line

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

The ad says, “Recent College Grad.” Another says, “Digital Native.” Still another says, “Looking for a Cultural Fit.” Most recent college grads are under 30. Most digital natives were born after 1980. A cultural fit in a company of predominately younger employees...
Brand Growth Strategy Requires Strategic Allies and a Home Court Advantage

Brand Growth Strategy Requires Strategic Allies and a Home Court Advantage

HIT THE ENEMY WHERE THE ENEMY IS NOT!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Be a “big fish in a small pond,” they say. We would add to that, “Start with a pond you already know,” and “make friends with some other big fish in that pond.” In other words, choose your battles and your battleground. Make sure you know the terrain. And develop some...
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