OUTSOURSE RESOURSE
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Most startups fail because they have too much overhead and not enough sales – period! In fact, in The Barefoot Startup, we advise our clients to outsource everything but sales, accounting, and quality control. Overhead expenses are earned by sales, not the other way... 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, Interview
Last month I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, the founders of the world’s most popular wine brand, Barefoot Wine . What’s most humbling is that they had absolutely no idea what they were doing at first. From the start, with... SALES STOPPERS ABOUND!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Our new clients were excited when their new consumer product was approved for one of the outlets in a big national chain. They were thrilled with their “success” and were entertaining visions of their product taking off in the multi-store chain. They would sell in... 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...