MAKE YOUR RESOLUTION A TRADITION
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Before New Years arrives with all the resolutions we’re bound to make and break, we thought we would share a tool we have used over the years to help us achieve our goals. We call it our Goal Book. It’s pretty simple really, just a 3-ring binder that takes 5½ by 8½... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Sometimes all we can see is what’s missing, what needs fixing, and what’s wrong. Although we should strive for improvement in whatever we do, we need to take time out and really take inventory of the good things in our lives. Yes, imperfections may stick out like the... TELL YOUR CUSTOMERS WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Outside contracted services do things for us that are beyond our skill set or are best done by a specialist. One frustration we, as customers, typically face is not knowing what is expected of us to get the most out of these services. If you are in a service business,... WOW! SHE’S HUSTLATIVE!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We have a friend in Chicago who uses a self-styled word to define the quick moves a person uses to accomplish the task at hand. He calls it “hustlative.” It stuck with us as a great descriptor for this critical attribute. It can be the difference between success and... “DIA DE LOS MUERTOS”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Halloween has popped up in both our personal and business lives. Bonnie’s mother and Michael’s father were both born on Halloween. Somehow, we discovered we had this in common within an hour after we met. Also, the concept for the Barefoot wine label was developed at... PASS IT ON
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We’ve all had mentors who, one way or another, have encouraged us to live up to our potentials. Perhaps they recognized a natural talent in us that they wanted to help elevate. Perhaps they wanted to see us get ahead. We may have lost touch with our mentors, but we...