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The Soft Skills That Boost Entrepreneurial Success

The Soft Skills That Boost Entrepreneurial Success

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article

Silicon Valley has become Main Street Disneyland for international technopreneurship worldwide. The top international universities that teach entrepreneurship in its various forms all pay homage to Silicon Valley. They want to immerse their students in this wondrous...
5 Ways to Make the New Year HAPPY !

5 Ways to Make the New Year HAPPY !

PRACTICE, SMILE, REPEAT

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

For the next few weeks, you’ll hear a lot of folks wishing you a Happy New Year! And you, like us, will no doubt wish them the same. Everyone wants something better for themselves and others, and hopes that a fresh start is possible in the coming year. So, this is the...
Happy Holidays to One and All!

Happy Holidays to One and All!

WHAT A GREAT YEAR!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Before we get all excited about the year ahead, we thought we’d take this opportunity to share some of our highlights of the past year. We’ve been blessed with many new opportunities, new friends, and positive developments! Sustainability is Spreading As you may know,...
Zoie Reams Proves You Can Succeed with Hard Work, Dedication and Determination

Zoie Reams Proves You Can Succeed with Hard Work, Dedication and Determination

FROM SOUTH CHICAGO TO CARNEGIE HALL!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

When we were building the Barefoot Wine Brand, there were too many long days and sleepless nights. We often went without breaks, even on the weekends which was the best time to visit the stores, do tastings, and work nonprofit fundraisers. We were exhausted! At the...
Clear the Decks for the Year Ahead

Clear the Decks for the Year Ahead

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We are what we call “architectural determinists.” We don’t know if there is such a term, but it aptly describes our belief that our attitude, behavior, and odds of success are, to a great extent, heavily influenced by our physical environment. Michael originally...
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