Purse Strings Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 20, 2014 | Business Blog, Interview
We were interviewed on Purse Strings by host, Maria Reitan. To listen to the interview, click the play button below.

What it Takes to be a “Good” Boss
SHAKING THE TREE FROM THE TOP
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 18, 2014 | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship
October 16th was Boss’s Day. Traditionally it was established to show appreciation to your boss for being kind and fair throughout the year. Of course there are differing opinions about the appropriateness of the celebration based on people’s experiences with their current and former bosses. Nevertheless, the holiday has been gaining in popularity since it […]

The President Salutes Millennial Entrepreneurs
“A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE NATION’S ECONOMY” – PRESIDENT OBAMA
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 11, 2014 | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Entrepreneurship, Political
Last week President Obama made a stop at Cross Campus’ innovative collaborative space. It is a start-up hub that brings together entrepreneurs, start-up teams, freelancers, venture capitalists, and creative professionals. More and more of these hubs are popping up all over the country. We have spoken at the Syracuse Tech Garden in Upstate New York, […]

Manager Mojo Podcast
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 8, 2014 | Business Blog, Interview
Bonnie was interviewed on Manager Mojo by host, Steve Caldwell. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below.

The Whole World Looks to the United States as the Cradle of Entrepreneurship
YOU CAN DO IT!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 4, 2014 | Business Blog, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship, Event, Political
As we travel throughout the world and speak about our entrepreneurial experiences and the lessons we’ve learned, we were surprised to discover that the United States is viewed by our international audiences as the cradle of entrepreneurship. Of course, there is leading-edge entrepreneurship in many countries, but none have quite the public cultural support for […]

The CEO Show
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 1, 2014 | Business Blog, Interview
We were recently interviewed on The CEO Show by Robert Reiss talking about reinventing an industry through hardship, hustle, and heart. To listen to the interview, please visit The CEO Show Podcast

Setting Priorities is Essential to Goal Achievement
ALL THE BOXES ARE NOT THE SAME SIZE
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 27, 2014 | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Lifestyle Blog
With the advent of computers, we began to see icons for everything. All these cute little logos were the same size. Most were for programs and applications, but one was inevitably for settings. Even though the settings button was much more important than any of the other buttons because it could really cause havoc to […]

Hotels Should Provide Discounts for Water Savers
USE LESS -PAY LESS
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 20, 2014 | Business Blog, Environment, Lifestyle Blog, Political
We do a lot of traveling for our speaking engagements, and lately, no matter what hotel we stay in, we get a notice in the bathroom that says something like, “Please help us conserve water by hanging up the towels you wish to reuse. If you would like them replaced, leave them on the floor.” […]
Business Rockstars Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 17, 2014 | Business Blog, Interview
Michael & Bonnie were interviewed on Business Rockstars by host, Ken Rutkowski. To listen to the interview, please click HERE. You will need to fast forward to about the 21 minute mark to get to the start of the interview. To watch the YouTube video version of the interview, please click the play button below. […]

7 Ways to Pay for Performance
SEND 'EM A MESSAGE!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 13, 2014 | Business Blog, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship
If you are paying your people right, the non-producers can’t afford to stay and the producers can’t afford to leave. No employer wants to keep people who just attend work but don’t contribute, and no one wants to lose someone who is a great producer to a better paying job. But how do you determine […]
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