by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Good ideas are like belly buttons – everyone has one – you have to push to get it going, then you have to run to keep up with it. It seems there is no shortage of great ideas. The real shortage is purchase orders. Many individuals and companies as well, focus on... WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Ever since the beginning of Return Desks and 800 numbers, companies have become more directly accountable to their consumers for quality and value. Before their existence, customers would just buy another brand if they were dissatisfied. Today most companies have a... Five Business Courtesies that Pay
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
The impression you and your company make on your buyers and business associates is what keeps them coming back – or not. Buyers don’t buy your product so much as they buy you! So, what do they think about you, your manners, and your values? How can you... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Lifestyle Blog
Check out this great movie presented by the Barefoot Wine and Bubbly Team. As the Founders of the Barefoot Wine brand, we forged a partnership with the Surfrider Association more than 15 years ago. Our new book, “The Barefoot Spirit”, chronicles the beginnings of the... 7 Tips to Maximize Your Human Resources
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Does your company regard its staff as a commodity, information as a currency, and operate on a need-to know basis? If so, you may be missing one of the primary advantages of Human Resources – good ideas. Some of the best ideas can come from your own people.... The Inexperienced Often Agree on the Wrong Path
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Does your company suffer from the “not invented here” syndrome? Many companies believe all the answers must originate from within. In fact, most good business principles have been in existence for a long time. Don’t waste valuable time and money expecting your people...