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Small Business Creates the Most Jobs and Does Most of the Training

Small Business Creates the Most Jobs and Does Most of the Training

LESSON #1: AIM, DON’T BLAME!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Last week was National Small Business Week. Every year at this time the North Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida celebrates with an awards luncheon singling out small business owners in their region who are outstanding. This...
Terms That Can Hurt Your Business and Undo Your Good Will

Terms That Can Hurt Your Business and Undo Your Good Will

“IT’S ALL ABOUT ME!”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

You won’t get too much argument against the proposition that an excellent customer experience results in return customers, loyalty, and even advocacy. But few owners are aware that the terms their own people use can sour their hard earned customers on an otherwise...
Be an Entrepreneurial Job Applicant – A Message to Grads

Be an Entrepreneurial Job Applicant – A Message to Grads

EMPLOYER OR CUSTOMER?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

If you are a recent college grad, you may be hitting the employment market about now. You may think you are searching for a job, but maybe you should be searching for a “customer.” “I need to pay my bills,” you say, or “I need some security,” but by changing the...
Organizations That Say They Want an Entrepreneurial Culture Need to Walk the Talk

Organizations That Say They Want an Entrepreneurial Culture Need to Walk the Talk

THE FERTILE GROUND

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Every day we hear companies, organizations, and institutions say they “want to hire people with entrepreneurial DNA.” They all say they “want an entrepreneurial culture where their employees are engaged and empowered.”  But do they really? You can hire the best. You...
Label Damage Screams “Damaged Goods” to Your Customer

Label Damage Screams “Damaged Goods” to Your Customer

IT’S ONLY A SCRATCH!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

In the packaged consumer goods industry, the condition of your label telegraphs the condition of your goods. Even though it has nothing to do with what’s inside your package, your consumer will avoid purchasing any product with a damaged label or package. And it makes...
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