The Shutdown Hurts Small Business and Start-Ups
WHY IS CONGRESS STILL GETTING PAID?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | October 5, 2013 | Business Blog, Political
The recent government shutdown is hurting our economy at every level. Whatever your politics, the inability of our elected officials to come to terms with each other within the entire year before the shutdown deadline has demonstrated the ultimate in misplaced priorities to the world. We are just now emerging from the worst recession in […]
10 Ways to Keep Millennials
THEY'VE GOT TO LIKE YOU!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 28, 2013 | Business Blog
There’s some debate about the birth years of the Millennial generation, but generally they were born between 1980 and 1995 – basically, the first generation to come of age in the new millennium. There’s also some debate over whether they should be called Gen Y or Millennials, but there’s no debate that they represent a […]
All About Wine Radio Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 25, 2013 | Business Blog
We had the pleasure of being interviewed on All About Wine with host Ron Hunt. To listen to the interview please visit All About Wine
AM1230 WSBB Morning Show Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 23, 2013 | Business Blog
We were interviewed by Stetson University on AM1230 WSBB. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below.
Tech Opens New Doors for Startups
INFORMATION IS POWER
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 21, 2013 | Business Blog
More than 15 percent of small businesses are planning to hire in the near future, and 25 percent plan to put out a significant capital outlay, reports the National Federation of Independent Business. Businesses are experiencing growth, and current trends help fuel that growth toward success. Capitalize on the latest movements and position your products […]
Freedom Day USA – A Big Thank You to Our Military Service People
A DAY TO GIVE BACK
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 14, 2013 | Business Blog, Lifestyle Blog
No matter our political opinions, we all benefit from the sacrifices of our military service people. But when was the last time you said thank you? That was on the mind of Dr. Martin Marino, owner of West Virginia’s largest dental chain, when he founded Freedom Day USA. His idea was to provide FREE services […]
Back to School – Back to Entrepreneurship
GARAGE BUSINESSES RULE!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 7, 2013 | Business Blog
The prospects for self-employment have never been brighter. Information is at your fingertips. Rents, labor, and interest rates are at an all-time low. Big corporations, stifled by their own structures, outmoded compensation plans and legal constrictions, are hungry to acquire new and innovative ideas from the outside. The prospects are great and the opportunity is […]
The University of Tampa Speaker Series
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 6, 2013 | Business Blog
We will be speaking at The University of Tampa Sykes College of Business Entrepreneurship Center on Wednesday, September 25 2013 at 7:30-9 am EST. Please view the flyer below for more information. To purchase tickets to the event, please visit Event Brite
C-E-O (Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization) Interview
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 5, 2013 | Business Blog
We were interviewed by Michael Luchies of C-E-O (Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization). To view the interview, please visit YouTube. We also will be their keynote speakers at C-E-O Annual National Conference in Chicago, IL October 31 to November 2. Visit the organizations website to register for this event.
Jeff Hayzlett Book Club Google Hangout
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | September 4, 2013 | Business Blog
We had a fantastic time doing a Google Hangout with our friend Jeff Hayzlett, who has featured our book, The Barefoot Spirit, in his book club. To watch the Google Hangout video, please visit YouTube
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