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Is It Time to Make Up or Break Up With Your Management Team?

Is It Time to Make Up or Break Up With Your Management Team?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article

This Valentine’s week, as you examine significant relationships in your life, take a close look at your company’s management team. Are the views of those operating your business still in line with your company vision and mission? “As a company grows, a...
​It’s a New Year, So Get Out Your Pruning Shears

​It’s a New Year, So Get Out Your Pruning Shears

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Blog

Pruning is an art form with a science behind it. Any good gardener knows that skillful and timely pruning increases the strength and yield of your plant. Pruning can determine the direction of growth and suppress disease. But you have to do it! Now is the time to take...
It’s New Year’s … So Get Out Your Pruning Shears

It’s New Year’s … So Get Out Your Pruning Shears

JUST PRUNE IT!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Pruning is an art form with a science behind it. Any good gardener knows that skillful and timely pruning increases the strength and yield of your plant. Pruning can determine the direction of growth and suppress disease. But ya gotta do it! Now is the time to take a...
Do You Need More Money – Or Improved Relationships?

Do You Need More Money – Or Improved Relationships?

“WE’RE GOING TO RAISE YOUR CREDIT LIMIT”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

A common lament we hear from startups is, “If I only had more money!” or, “I would have succeeded but I was undercapitalized,” or even, “I ran out of money!” But what is money but trust in the form of investment? Someone is taking a risk on you. Money without trust...
Startups Must Hire Employees with the Entrepreneurial Mentality

Startups Must Hire Employees with the Entrepreneurial Mentality

“ARE YOU WILLING TO BET YOUR SALARY YOU CAN PRODUCE?”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Hiring people who are paid, whether or not they produce, has been the death of many startups. In the early days of growing your business with limited time, resources, and funds, you don’t want to hear, “I was there, pay me!” Paying for attendance, instead of...
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