The Top 5 Challenges to Going Global
YOU MEAN OUR TRADEMARK IS NO GOOD OVER THERE?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 26, 2015 | Business Blog, Entrepreneurship
As our world gets smaller, more and more entrepreneurs are going global. But just what does that mean in terms of entrepreneurship? Sure, it seems easy enough when you market through e-commerce. It’s almost a given that you will be selling internationally as the internet seems to be boundless. But what if you are selling […]
Asia’s Ozone is Polluting Western US
POLLUTION KNOWS NO BORDERS
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 19, 2015 | Business Blog, Environment, Political
Over the past three years, Ian Faloona of UC Davis and several other atmospheric scientists have been picking up increased readings of lung-damaging ozone from their monitoring stations along the extreme edge of the Pacific coast. The stations are over 5000 feet up and far enough to the west that they are not measuring ozone […]
Grape Encounters Radio Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 17, 2015 | Business Blog, Interview
We were interviewed on Grape Encounters Radio by host, David Wilson. To listen to the interview, please visit Grape Encounters Radio
Send Your People a Valentine
“YOU MEAN SO MUCH TO ME!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 12, 2015 | Business Blog, Company Culture
This is a great time of year to show your people how much you care. It’s still the beginning of a new year and what you do now will set the tone for many months to come. By now, last year’s reports are finally in. Find something positive in those reports that you can share […]
Business Rockstars Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 9, 2015 | Business Blog
We were interviewed on Business Rockstars by host, Ken Rutkowski. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below.
Critical Mass Radio
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 9, 2015 | Business Blog, Interview
We were interviewed on Critical Mass Radio by host, Ric Franzi. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below.
More Than Money Radio Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 9, 2015 | Business Blog, Interview
We were interviewed on the 770AM More Than Money Radio show by hosts Dave & Faisal. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below.
University of Lethbridge Teaches Marketing and Management with Real World Experience
LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 5, 2015 | Article, Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship, Event
This week we were the Executives in Residence at one of Canada’s premier universities, the University of Lethbridge, with campuses in Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge. In addition to delivering keynotes to several hundred students, faculty, and business leaders, we are also speaking to individual marketing and business management classes about the lessons we learned […]
The Lethbridge Herald
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | February 4, 2015 | Article, Business Blog
We were the featured story The Lethbridge Herald. To read the article, please click HERE
7 Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA – Part 2
HOW TO HIRE AN ENTREPRENEUR
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | January 29, 2015 | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship
How do you spot the candidate with entrepreneurial DNA? Here’s part 2 of our discussion on the 7 things to look for during the interview. 4. Resourcefulness. Ask them how they solved a professional problem when they lacked the time, support, or funds they needed. Listen for how they used their imagination, asked for help, […]
Sign Up for a Free Consultation
“Thanks for the great essay on packaging. You always have the most practical advice and detailed info.”
– Stephanie Schull, Kegelbell
“Awesome, thanks, guys! Exceptionally useful, practical advice.”
– Tim Grosse, e2 Energy Advisors
“Fantastic job!”
– Stephen Key, Author, Columnist & Speaker
“I love your weekly blog reports! Perfect amount of info, not over packed…”
– Eric, Owner, Dorton Studios
“Thanks for sending Michael and Bonnie….good stuff!”
– Craig Hettrich, President, Renaissance Executive Forums of Sacramento
“Always interesting and helpful.”
– John Taylor
“You guys sure bang out great content consistently! Nicely done.”
– Kim Hoyer, X Factor
“Their practical insights and communication tips have already proven useful in my career, and I continue to enjoy their relevant newsletters.”
– Melodie Stairs
“Great Newsletter!”
– Epi Ludvik Nekaj, Founder & CEO – Crowdsourcing Week
“Awesome!”
– Jonah White