WITH PROPER CARE, YOUR EMPLOYEE WILL BLOSSOM
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
No matter what business you think you are in, you wind up in the personnel management business. Your first hires will require a great deal of your time and energy with no guarantees. Your way may conflict with their previous way of doing things. For the most part,... GOING MY WAY - NEED A LIFT?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
One of the most effective and often over-looked resources to build and grow your business is strategic alliances. “Partnerships” with other businesses and organizations who benefit by your success can help you meet your bills, get the word out about your company, and... WOULD YOU WORK FOR YOURSELF? WOULD YOU BUY YOUR OWN PRODUCT?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
When you build a house, the foundation must be laid strong and straight. If it’s not, the framers try to make up for it. When they can’t, the drywall guys try to make up for it. When they can’t, the painters try to make up for it. When they can’t, you’re going to have... TEST THE WATER BEFORE YOU JUMP IN WITH BOTH FEET!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
As long as your product is not in a specific market or retailer, it can’t be discontinued. Once you are discontinued you may never get back. You’ve got one shot. Take careful aim and hit just one bullseye at a time. The shotgun approach may get you more distribution... YOUR BRAND HAS MORE THAN ONE PURPOSE
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
By focusing on your customer, and not your big time competitors, your small start-up has the opportunity to address the market with creative and relevant products. In this series we have examined some of the powerful advantages of being small, undercapitalized and...