I HAVE TO DO THAT?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Once the afterglow of the launch wears off, and once the business plan takes a back seat to the cash flow projection, you discover what the real work is in your new business. We call it the “real” work because it generally takes more time and focus that anything you... PEAS ON THE PLATE TRUMPS PIE IN THE SKY!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Even before the launch, and even before the funding, many start-ups suffer from infighting over who gets what and under what circumstances – as if the launch, proof of concept, and the achievement of positive cash flow are all a given. They’re not! In... “I RAISED TWICE WHAT I ASKED FOR!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
A day doesn’t pass without news of a new startup that has raised more than they asked for. Yes, Crowd Funding is a viable alternative to Banks and VC’s, but it comes with some subtle dangers! Some businesses can’t raise funds any other way. The Banks and VC’s won’t... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
By SCOTT STEEPLETON NEWS-PRESS CITY EDITOR March 7, 2013 5:59 AM When he returns to Santa Barbara for a speaking engagement this week, Barefoot Cellars co-founder Michael Houlihan will be treading familiar territory. He attended City College 1965-67 and it was... YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT, BUT IF YOU TRY SOMETIME, YOU JUST MIGHT FIND, YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED – MICK JAGGER
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
The right business for you is a combination of opportunity, preparation and resources. It’s more of a discovery than a choice. You will not have the world of all possibilities to choose from, but if you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, you can identify the...