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The Wright Brothers Followed Guiding Principles for Success

FIRST TO FLIGHT

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Entrepreneurship

The Wright Brothers came from humble origins to change history. It’s hard to believe as we cruise across the continent at 30,000 feet that the initial flight of man was slightly further than the wing span of most of today’s modern commercial aircraft. They built their...

Sales, the Job That Resists Automation

WOULD YOU BUY FROM A ROBOT?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Sales

Once again we have a flood of new grads hitting the job market. But now the concern is, “Will my job become computerized? Will I be out of a job?” Undergrads are asking the question a different way, “What job should I prepare for that won’t be replaced by a robot?”...

How to Teach Entrepreneurship – It’s the Wild West!

SALES, SALES, SALES - THE MISSING LINK

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Event

Schools and courses in entrepreneurship are popping up all over the country. Each school has a slightly different approach to teaching this relatively new class study. Some schools have a few specific courses, while others have full curriculums devoted to...

A College Degree Can Give You an Entrepreneurial Edge

SAY HELLO TO YOUR GARAGE – A PEP TALK FOR TODAY’S GRADS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

This year’s grads face serious employment challenges, but there’s probably never been a greater opportunity to create your own job. According to Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor, the job prospects look rather dim due to the economic down turn. He cites some...