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Stop Single-Use Plastic Pollution by Leveling the Playing Field

Stop Single-Use Plastic Pollution by Leveling the Playing Field

SEEING IS BELIEVING

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

The European Union finally voted this week on a proposition that’s been on the table since May 2018. It’s a proposition to ban single-use plastics. How this finally happened at this highest level of European government is a testament, in our opinion, to...
Preoccupation with the Launch Can Sink Your Entrepreneur Ship

Preoccupation with the Launch Can Sink Your Entrepreneur Ship

DON’T BE LIKE THE SPANISH ARMADA

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Just because you launched your business don’t think that’s the key to success. The Spanish launched 1,000 ships … and they all sunk in a storm! So what exactly does success look like? If you’re a ship, it’s getting safely in to port. But where’s port? And how do you...
A College Degree Can Give You an Entrepreneurial Edge

A College Degree Can Give You an Entrepreneurial Edge

SAY HELLO TO YOUR GARAGE – A PEP TALK FOR TODAY’S GRADS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

This year’s grads face serious employment challenges, but there’s probably never been a greater opportunity to create your own job. According to Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor, the job prospects look rather dim due to the economic down turn. He cites some...
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