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Norway’s University of Science and Technology at Trondheim Sparks the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Norway’s University of Science and Technology at Trondheim Sparks the Entrepreneurial Spirit

MIXING IT UP!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Entrepreneurship, Event

Every year the students at Norwegian University of Science and Technology mix it up to encourage entrepreneurship. NTNU is Norway’s largest technical institute with over 29,000 students engaged in the sciences and technology; along with a thriving...
Halloween – Different Strokes For Different Folks

Halloween – Different Strokes For Different Folks

DíA DE LOS MUERTOS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Event, Lifestyle Blog

As we travel throughout the world, it’s interesting to see how different cultures celebrate Halloween. In the U.S. it’s mostly ghosts and goblins, vampires and gore with trick or treat, costumes and parties. In certain Latin American cultures, they have a holiday that...
The President Salutes Millennial Entrepreneurs

The President Salutes Millennial Entrepreneurs

“A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE NATION’S ECONOMY” – PRESIDENT OBAMA

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Entrepreneurship, Political

Last week President Obama made a stop at Cross Campus’ innovative collaborative space. It is a start-up hub that brings together entrepreneurs, start-up teams, freelancers, venture capitalists, and creative professionals. More and more of these hubs are popping up all...
Setting Priorities is Essential to Goal Achievement

Setting Priorities is Essential to Goal Achievement

ALL THE BOXES ARE NOT THE SAME SIZE

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Lifestyle Blog

With the advent of computers, we began to see icons for everything. All these cute little logos were the same size. Most were for programs and applications, but one was inevitably for settings. Even though the settings button was much more important than any of the...
Keynote Speakers Set the Tone for Your Conference

Keynote Speakers Set the Tone for Your Conference

A POSITIVE NOTE!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Event

We have been honored to be keynote speakers for a wide variety of clients from conventions to conferences to symposiums. Since we deliver keynotes regularly, we are often asked, “What is a keynote speaker, and what is the best way to find them?” A keynote speaker in...
Integrity Trumps Everything

Integrity Trumps Everything

YOUR WORD IS YOUR BOND

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship

We can’t have a cop on every corner or a regulator in every office. At some point we must rely on the people we hire, do business with, and buy products or services from. When we cannot depend on on these people, we look to terminate the relationship and search for...
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