by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
You often see line items on business plans for the cost of goods sold, also known as COGS. Most startups are painfully aware of the cost of goods. But there is another cost that is even more painful if it’s overlooked. That is the cost of sales. In today’s “scale fast... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
When we talk to young startups these days, we repeatedly hear them asking for the same thing — cash. It’s true that a certain amount of cash is necessary for any startup. But when we press them and ask if they have taken full advantage of their hidden resources, they... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
Michael & Bonnie contributed to an article written by Rombus Packaging Limited on the latest trends in retail packaging. To read the article, please visit Rombus Packaging Limited Who We Are Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey co-authored the... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
What is the best way to communicate an idea in today’s noisy climate? We had heard about Ryan Foland’s “3-1-3® Method” and interviewed him about this thoughtful, simple and effective communications tool. We recently caught up with Ryan at his office at UC... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
We often hear business owners say, “I don’t need to think about an exit strategy because I’m not going to sell my business anyway.” But they do. And here’s why: Your potential acquirer’s due diligence is the perfect way to organize your files. What kind of documents... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
It’s crazy that Alaska is more than twice the size of Texas but its largest city has only 304,000 people. It’s isolated from the rest of the country. Due to its weather, terrain and lack of adequate infrastructure, Alaska has the highest cost of energy in the nation...