“MY IDEA IS SO GREAT, I’M GUARANTEED SUCCESS!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We see too many entrepreneurs falling in love with their products and kidding themselves into believing that their idea itself is all they need to make them a screaming success. Warehouses are filled with great commercial products that never got to store shelves.... ARE WE THERE YET?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We like the way Jim Canfield of Renaissance Executive Forums defines the various stages of business growth. They provide a convenient classification that helps us recognize and appreciate the goals and challenges of each level of progression. Here we apply his staging... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
This Valentine’s week, as you examine significant relationships in your life, take a close look at your company’s management team. Are the views of those operating your business still in line with your company vision and mission? “As a company grows, a... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Blog
Pruning is an art form with a science behind it. Any good gardener knows that skillful and timely pruning increases the strength and yield of your plant. Pruning can determine the direction of growth and suppress disease. But you have to do it! Now is the time to take... MAKE FRIENDS IN “LOW” PLACES
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
When you are from an industry, it’s easy and natural to follow best practices, established policies, and time-honored conventions. Being from outside the industry, it seemed logical to seek advice from the people actually doing the physical work. This turned out to be...