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by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We want to thank many of you for your concern about our welfare during the Wine Country fire storms. Fortunately, we, are home, and our small west Sonoma County town were spared from the flames. The fires were just 8 miles east of us. We are blessed to be able to... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
First published on Entrepreneur.com on 10/12/2017 Having built the wine brand Barefoot, we learned a few things about branding consumer products. Get your product in front of the folks who will benefit from it. Be clear about what you are selling. Distinguish your... “FOR GOD’S SAKE, DON’T PANIC!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
FDR said at his 1932 inauguration, deep in the great depression, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” It’s only natural to feel anxiety, uncertainty, and apprehension when you think of possible negative consequence of any business venture. It’s easy to... NOW OR LATER?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
If you’re going to be an entrepreneur, you’d better get used to being told “No!” No is the last thing you will hear before you get a “yes!” But how many times do you have to hear “no” before you get discouraged? And what can you do about this fact of life that comes... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Nowadays it seems like everybody wants to work from home and make six figures in six months. The internet marketing folks are quick to pander to those who are believers. They also are quick to take advantage of impatient and inexperienced views of what it really takes... WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Our 97-year-old friend, Don, built the P-51 Mustang fighter planes during WWII. This was the airplane that really made the difference for the allies because of its speed, range, and fire power. Don knows quite a bit about aircraft and has worked with it his whole...