SCIENCE IS REAL!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Why is it suddenly necessary for tens of thousands of scientists to march on Earth Day and implore us to take climate change seriously? Why do they have to insist that there is no debate and that the signs are already here? They obviously think we need a strong... CHEAP GAS
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
When we heard the auto industry’s recent request for lower federal miles per gallon standards, we were stunned! They argue that since gas is so cheap, and there is such a demand for low MPG trucks that the 2025 Standards are too costly to achieve. There was no mention... MAKE FRIENDS IN “LOW” PLACES
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
When you are from an industry, it’s easy and natural to follow best practices, established policies, and time-honored conventions. Being from outside the industry, it seemed logical to seek advice from the people actually doing the physical work. This turned out to be... “IT’S FOR YOU!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Personal business experience has proven to us that face-to-face meetings are the most productive for breaking the ice with a new prospect. The human face has at least 43 muscles that act in consort to produce over 20 expressions. If you see a negative one while you... ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
In this digital age, when so much is sold on line, we are in a race to the bottom pricewise. All we want to know is, “Where can I get it for less?” Once manufactures get swept up in that game, the features and benefits of their products seem to get reduced to a set of...