by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
“My idea is so great, I’m guaranteed success!” We see too many entrepreneurs falling in love with their products and kidding themselves into believing that their idea itself is all they need to make them a screaming success. Warehouses are filled... 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... YOU’RE WORTH MORE THAN YOU THINK!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We are always surprised by the number of startups that don’t use, or even know about, lines of credit. The first thing we hear is usually, “I need more money!” Sure you do. But the real question is how to get it. Today, with Shark Tank, Venture Capitalists, and term... “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... “I WILL GLADLY PAY YOU TUESDAY FOR A HAMBURGER TODAY” -WIMPY
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
When you start a business, it seems like the hype-type descend on you like the plague. You file for a license, a domain, or even a DBA, and bam! They are at your door! We went to a conference recently and one speaker actually advised the audience, “Ya wanna get rich?...