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7 Tips to Maximize Your Human Resources

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Does your company regard its staff as a commodity, information as a currency, and operate on a need-to know basis? If so, you may be missing one of the primary advantages of Human Resources – good ideas. Some of the best ideas can come from your own people....

Hire the Old Guy

The Inexperienced Often Agree on the Wrong Path

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Does your company suffer from the “not invented here” syndrome? Many companies believe all the answers must originate from within. In fact, most good business principles have been in existence for a long time. Don’t waste valuable time and money expecting your people...

7 Tips to Attract and Keep Good People

Build a Team

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Your people are your most valuable asset. When you are a start-up, they are critical. They represent your company to your customers, vendors and your associates. When your people interact well with each other, they will make your workplace productive and satisfying on...

3 Tips for Start-up Producers

Essentials to Survive and Grow

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

As much as you may love your product and know that everyone else will love it too, you still need to master these three essentials to survive and grow. 1) Cash Flow Management Reduce your costs by how you buy. Extend your credit by how you pay. Get paid faster by how...