by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We love to celebrate companies that are making a deposit by making a difference. When we get asked by entrepreneurship grads, “What business should I go into?” Our answer is always, “Find a business that addresses, mitigates, or helps people and companies survive the... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Last month at O’Hare International in Chicago, we were waiting at the gate for our flight back to San Francisco. We thought we’d use the time to discuss our upcoming article on entrepreneurship. We were looking for another example of an entrepreneur who is... 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... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
All startups agree on one thing: They need more money. Over the past decade, we’ve worked with many startups. Even though we offer three decades of hard knocks business experience and a ton of contacts, what do you think is the first thing they want from us? You... JUST A PEST OR BEST OF FRIENDS?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Salespeople have been given a bad name. It is depicted in The Music Man, the musical decrying the manipulating tactics of a salesman selling horns in a town where no one needed them. It’s portrayed in old movies like Used Cars, where unsuspecting folks are tricked...