entrepreneurship | The Barefoot Spirit

The Wright Brothers Followed Guiding Principles for Success

FIRST TO FLIGHT

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Entrepreneurship

The Wright Brothers came from humble origins to change history. It’s hard to believe as we cruise across the continent at 30,000 feet that the initial flight of man was slightly further than the wing span of most of today’s modern commercial aircraft. They built their...

Chambers of Commerce Provide the Building Blocks for a Healthy Economy

LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE HOME TEAM!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship, Event

Throughout the country, local businesses continue to provide the majority of employment and economic opportunity. Organized into local chambers of commerce, they seek to work together to maximize relationships between their members, provide environments conducive to...

Thanksgiving – A Time to be Thankful for a Culture that Supports Entrepreneurship

YOU CAN DO IT!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Lifestyle Blog, Political

We have so much to be thankful for in the United States, and Thanksgiving Day is the perfect time to express our gratitude. The economy appears to be improving, employment seems to be on the upsurge and home values have been on the rise. But there is something else,...

Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway Takes Flight

BUSINESS IS TAKING OFF!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton sits in one of America’s most high-end recreational destinations, surrounded by many successful businesses and retired entrepreneurs. Over the years it has garnered a stellar reputation for business and innovation, and...

ICSB Guest Blog Post

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We are not professors of entrepreneurship, but we are real-life successful entrepreneurs. Rather than retiring with our proceeds from the sale Barefoot Wines, we are devoting our lives to sharing what we have learned, often times the hard way, from our...