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by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
The first question we ask prospective clients is, “Why are you going into business?” This seems like an obvious first question, but most folks considering taking the big leap don’t really give it the attention it deserves. The answer can determine your strategy,... THIS IS A HARD HAT AREA
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
“How do you handle the unknown?” This is the #1 question we hear from students. They come from over 50 schools of entrepreneurship in the US and elsewhere who have heard us speak about what it is like to start a business and become a successful entrepreneur. Many of... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
First published on Entrepreneur.com on 07/29/2017 We were broke. We were looking for every way possible to save money even though we didn’t have any. We had no choice but to be resourceful when we started Barefoot Wines. It wasn’t long before we realized that... PROTECT YOUR EQUITY!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
These days it seems like most people believe that you can’t start a business without some sort of venture capital financing. Shark Tank, Silicon Valley, and most of the business publications underscore this popular premise. In fact, the business plan is now viewed as... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
We are delighted annually to be part of the U.S. Immersion Program of Nanyang University in Singapore. The program calls for students to visit businesses in Silicon Valley and the East Coast, with a trip to the Sonoma County wine country as well. This year we hosted... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
First published on Entrepreneur.com on 7/22/2017 Like most startups, we started out undercapitalized. The only “office” we could afford was our laundry room. We had extra space there because we couldn’t afford a washer and a dryer. Our first desk was an old door we...