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Reach an Agreement, Don’t “Cut a Deal”

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

What’s the Deal with Deals? There’s a new four-letter word that has become ubiquitous in our lexicon. It’s all over the news feeds and headlines. We hear it every day on the evening news. What’s the word? Deal! The word “deal” has been used for years to describe...

Maximize Communications Technology to Avoid Misunderstandings

“THAT’S NOT WHAT I MEANT!”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Today we have many methods of communications. But which ones are the most appropriate for what kinds of communication? When should we use in-person, video conferencing, phone, email, or text? Some folks favor one form over another, but each has its place and should be...

Inventors Must Demonstrate a Market Before They Get Paid for Their Idea

I GOT A GREAT IDEA – PAY ME …NOT!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We have met many inventors with great ideas who think they should get paid just for coming up with the idea. There’s a ton of patent attorneys out there who gladly take money to file a patent, ostensibly to license it to the big guy who can’t live without it. They’ll...