SALES! IT’S WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We talk a lot about the Barefoot Spirit. But exactly what is the Barefoot Spirit in essence? It is sales! Period! Presales before you open your doors; growth supported by sales; overhead justified by sales; new team members oriented with sales process maps;... “HOW FAR BEFORE WE RUN OUT OF GAS?”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
It’s not about the data. It’s about what questions you have that can be answered by the data. Startups especially must ask the right questions, and ask them often, just to survive. We have seen many businesses fail because they didn’t know what questions to ask, or... 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... IT TAKES MORE THAN MONEY!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
One of the wisest questions any startup could ask is, “What should I be looking for in an investor?” Wise startups assume they have some say over whom they will accept money from, rather than being in the desperate position of being lucky to get any investor. When you... I HAVE A GREAT IDEA; PAY ME!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Many people have a simplistic view of how to make money on their idea. They think that if it’s good enough, someone will buy it. We have come to realize, finally, that it’s not about the idea, it’s about the business that sells the idea. The idea might be for a great...