The 10 Big “No-No’s”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Recently, while attending a Wine Industry Symposium, I had the good fortune to sit next to a fellow consultant, James J. Downes of BBK, an international business advisory firm. Over lunch, the conversation quickly got down to what we each thought were the biggest... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey
When we first drafted the Barefoot Wine label on a chalkboard in our Sonoma County farmhouse, we knew it was going to be a big success. The label was so simple to understand – a foot – and easy to pronounce – “Barefoot.” It was uncomplicated, basic, and... The advantages of being broke with a good idea
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
OK, you need some money to get started, but you can seriously reduce the amount if you take advantage of some of these suggestions. Every one of them worked for us: Start in the garage, a spare bedroom, even the laundry room the way we did. Go anywhere you won’t have... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
As the Barefoot Wine Founders, we learned a great deal about business in the 2 decades it took to grow a best-selling brand. We started in 1985 with no money and no knowledge of the wine industry. We were successful because we followed timeless philosophical...