by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Event
Barefoot Wine’s Founders Do Well By Doing Good The story of how Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey in 1986 launched a scrappy new brand that would transform the US wine industry is one of accidental opportunity and the vision and courage to seize it. “We fell into... TEST THE WATER BEFORE YOU JUMP IN WITH BOTH FEET!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
As long as your product is not in a specific market or retailer, it can’t be discontinued. Once you are discontinued you may never get back. You’ve got one shot. Take careful aim and hit just one bullseye at a time. The shotgun approach may get you more distribution... MAKE YOUR SIZE WORK FOR YOU
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
This is the second installment in a four-part series designed to encourage small start-ups by recognizing some of their inherent advantages. Small start-ups face a myriad of challenges. They are undercapitalized, unproven and have no market traction. They are up... SEND A SILENT AND POWERFUL MESSAGE: PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE HERE!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Many companies these days seem to think that they are giving their office staff some kind of a benefit by letting them dress any way they want. Business casual has become casual and casual has become downright scruffy. What happens when Mr. Big walks into your company... UNITED WE STAND!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
This is the third part in the series about the original Barefoot culture. Culture really sets the tone, boundaries, and expectations the team has toward your company, your mission and your product. We’ve saved the best for last because having a common cause and...