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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

High school graduation is almost here and Career Days are upon us. This is when young people are expected to focus on college, career, and beyond. It seems like parents, relatives and other adults are always asking young people, “What are you going to do when you...

The 9 Essential Elements of Mentoring

PASS IT ON

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We’ve all had mentors who, one way or another, have encouraged us to live up to our potentials. Perhaps they recognized a natural talent in us that they wanted to help elevate. Perhaps they wanted to see us get ahead. We may have lost touch with our mentors, but we...

Wine Industry Expo

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Event

Ideas, information and predictions will be presented by some of the most experienced members of the wine and grape industry at the Wine Industry Expo on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Stay current on the latest developments in...

7 Lessons Taught in College but not in the Curriculum

Learn How to Learn!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

If you are thinking about running your own business, stay in school. Many of the skills learned surviving the college experience can be just as important as what they teach you in the classroom. Just to get through 4 years of college requires disciplines and mindsets...

7 Keys to Advice Management

THEY’RE ON THE CLOCK!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We have always recommended seeking the advice of experts, but your approach will make it either affordable and effective, or expensive and unproductive. Most advisors work by the hour, so be careful you don’t run up the bill unnecessarily. Make sure you are paying for...