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American Business Ethics are Based on Good Business

American Business Ethics are Based on Good Business

NO SHORTCUTS TO THE BANK

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We are often asked to speak about the financial advantages of American entrepreneurial practices when we speak to people in emerging markets. Even though some American entrepreneurs may have forgotten, it is our ethics that ultimately give us the edge. Compare this to...
Grape Encounters Radio Interview

Grape Encounters Radio Interview

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

We were interviewed on Grape Encounters Radio by host David Wilson. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below.        
Know the Difference Between Customer Service and Complaint Resolution

Know the Difference Between Customer Service and Complaint Resolution

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization recently posted one of our blogs on their website on how to “Know the Difference Between Customer Service and Complaint Resolution.” To read the blog, please visit the Entrepreneurs’ Organization website. Who We Are Michael Houlihan and...
Millennials Want a Positive Company Culture

Millennials Want a Positive Company Culture

FUN AT WORK?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Seems like every week there’s a new report out on Millennials. The latest one from the management consulting firm Accenture is an eye opener. 60% of the 2015 grads in the survey said they would take a pay cut to work for a company that had a “positive social...
Entrepreneurs’ Organization – 7 Ways to Improve Your Business Communication

Entrepreneurs’ Organization – 7 Ways to Improve Your Business Communication

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization recently posted one of our blogs on their website about “7 Ways to Improve Your Business Communication.” To read the blog, please visit the Entrepreneurs’ Organization website.   Who We Are Michael Houlihan...
Saving Customers and Reputation Trumps Efficiency

Saving Customers and Reputation Trumps Efficiency

By the Book May Mean Goodbye

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Customer Service

You’d think that saving customers and protecting your company’s reputation would be more important than rigid adherence to cookie-cutter scripts and standard policies. They may promise efficiency but ignore special situations. But for many companies,...
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