The 10 Big “No-No’s”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Recently, while attending a Wine Industry Symposium, I had the good fortune to sit next to a fellow consultant, James J. Downes of BBK, an international business advisory firm. Over lunch, the conversation quickly got down to what we each thought were the biggest... The 4 Pillars of a Positive Company Culture
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Some people think “culture” is what you get in your yogurt. So called “company culture” starts from the top and permeates throughout your organization. The attitudes, principles, philosophies and values of owners like you and your managers shape the decisions,... The Seven Sales
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
You may have a great product at a great price, and people may really want it, but that doesn’t mean you can get it to them. If your product is sold in retail stores, like most consumer goods, it probably has to go through conventional distribution channels. In order... The advantages of being broke with a good idea
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
OK, you need some money to get started, but you can seriously reduce the amount if you take advantage of some of these suggestions. Every one of them worked for us: Start in the garage, a spare bedroom, even the laundry room the way we did. Go anywhere you won’t have...