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7 Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA – Part 2

7 Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA – Part 2

HOW TO HIRE AN ENTREPRENEUR

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship

  How do you spot the candidate with entrepreneurial DNA? Here’s part 2 of our discussion on the 7 things to look for during the interview. 4. Resourcefulness. Ask them how they solved a professional problem when they lacked the time, support, or funds they...
7 Ways to Improve Your Business Communication

7 Ways to Improve Your Business Communication

SIT DOWN, DON’T STAND UP

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship

Thanks to tweets, texts, posts, and very short attention spans, we have become a society constantly looking for the shortest way to communicate a thought. That may be fine for the captions on a cute kitten picture, or texting your friend a remark, but it’s...
John F. Kennedy was Assassinated 50 Years Ago

John F. Kennedy was Assassinated 50 Years Ago

"ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY” - JFK

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Political

This week we remember the assassination of John F. Kennedy, one of our most popular presidents and one of our youngest presidents. He was elected by a razor thin margin of the popular vote, but quickly united a divided nation. Kennedy’s dashing image, eloquent...
Building a Relationship is More than Texting and Friending – Part 2

Building a Relationship is More than Texting and Friending – Part 2

SHAKE HANDS AND COME OUT WINNERS!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

In this virtual world we spend so much time in, it’s easy to believe texting and friending are relationship building. They’re not. Genuine lasting and dependable relationships take time and physical presence. High touch beats high tech every time. Your physical...
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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