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...
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
When we built the Barefoot Wine brand, we lived and died on the latest Nielsen ratings. So if you are in the packaged goods space, you want to pay careful attention to the latest Nielsen report “How and Why Sustainability is Gaining Momentum with...
FOOTING THE “BILL”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
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...
THE UNSUNG HEROS
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Once again, the Holidays are upon us. Family and friends gather together, and you are showing your gratitude to your employees and customers alike. But wait, aren’t we forgetting someone here? This is a great time to thank your vendors. That’s right, your vendors, the...
CUT & PASTE, AND THE LIKE WHAT? BIRD
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Long before the advent of the smartphones permanently attached to the end of our arms, we had to use our brains to solve problems. We had to give our undivided attention to a book or a lecture to discover a solution. Our brains had to function! We’d be forced to...
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We had the honor of presenting to the MBAs at the University of San Francisco. Professor Thomas Maier gives a unique class on business modeling, research, and development where students form into teams and become their own virtual “consulting” firms. But that’s where...
