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Entrepreneur – Startups That Overlook the Cost of Sales … Fail!

Entrepreneur – Startups That Overlook the Cost of Sales … Fail!

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

You often see line items on business plans for the cost of goods sold, also known as COGS. Most startups are painfully aware of the cost of goods. But there is another cost that is even more painful if it’s overlooked. That is the cost of sales. In today’s “scale fast...
How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Startups have been told by investors, advisors and the media to “scale fast!” The idea is to dominate your space, crush the competition, and become an acquisition target as quickly as possible. You’re even told to “fail fast!” Seems like everything is fast, fast,...
Soft Skills Can Result in Hard Cash!

Soft Skills Can Result in Hard Cash!

BE FRIENDLY; PAY LESS!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

A big part of our “Barefoot Startup” movement is being, well, friendly! You may have the world’s greatest app, most awesome hardware, or must-have consumer product, but the colder your attitude, the higher your price of doing business! Instead of crying about how much...
7 Techniques to Overcome Adversity –  Don’t Let Fear Stop You or Force Rash Decisions

7 Techniques to Overcome Adversity –  Don’t Let Fear Stop You or Force Rash Decisions

“FOR GOD’S SAKE, DON’T PANIC!”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

FDR said at his 1932 inauguration, deep in the great depression, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” It’s only natural to feel anxiety, uncertainty, and apprehension when you think of possible negative consequence of any business venture. It’s easy to...
​The 3 Core Competencies Entrepreneurs Must Master to Succeed

​The 3 Core Competencies Entrepreneurs Must Master to Succeed

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...
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