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by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Our friends Larry and Laura Martin of Food and Wine Trails are a creative and energetic entrepreneurial couple who have inspired us for years. When the airlines decided to sell seats direct on the internet, they were faced with reinventing their travel agency... PROFESSIONAL OR IMPERSONAL
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Sales
Sometimes you can do everything right and still lose the sale. Why? Because the buyers simply don’t like you or your approach. Sometimes in an effort to be professional we can be read as mechanical, sterile, and heartless. Sure, it’s a thin line between too much... YOUR CALL MAY BE RECORDED
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Customer Service
You’ve done everything right as a producer. You’ve given your customer compelling advertising, stellar reputation, and third-party endorsements to put them in a positive state of mind even before they purchase your product or service. They anticipate a rewarding... EXPERIENCE TRUMPS EDUCATION
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship
Today’s college graduates face increasing competition for the fewer jobs that are out there. We often are asked by college students, “What do I have to do to get hired?” Many students chase the courses that seem to align with a particular profession hoping that their... NO JOBS WITHOUT SALES!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
From the outstanding musical, “The Music Man” to the hilarious movie, “Used Cars,” people in the sales profession have long been saddled with an unfair stereotype. Yet, without sales, few businesses would succeed. Our economy relies on hundreds of thousands of...