GET YOUR PEANUT IN FRONT OF THE ELEPHANT
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
The first question we ask prospective clients is, “Why are you going into business?” This seems like an obvious first question, but most folks considering taking the big leap don’t really give it the attention it deserves. The answer can determine your strategy,... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
First published on Entrepreneur.com on 07/29/2017 We were broke. We were looking for every way possible to save money even though we didn’t have any. We had no choice but to be resourceful when we started Barefoot Wines. It wasn’t long before we realized that... PROTECT YOUR EQUITY!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
These days it seems like most people believe that you can’t start a business without some sort of venture capital financing. Shark Tank, Silicon Valley, and most of the business publications underscore this popular premise. In fact, the business plan is now viewed as... “HOW FAR BEFORE WE RUN OUT OF GAS?”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
It’s not about the data. It’s about what questions you have that can be answered by the data. Startups especially must ask the right questions, and ask them often, just to survive. We have seen many businesses fail because they didn’t know what questions to ask, or... “LET’S POSTPONE THAT MAJOR PURCHASE!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
A small business owner recently asked us if we thought Washington’s indecision over the health care issue could affect her business. Our answer was not the one she wanted to hear. It has been the public’s willingness to commit to the purchases of new cars,...