by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
First published on Entrepreneur.com on 09/02/2017 When we started Barefoot Wines, the big chain and box store buyers refused to put it in their stores unless we advertised heavily. You couldn’t blame them. We were unknown at the time. What made matters worse, we were... HOW DO YOU SPELL SUCCESS?
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
According to Forbes, 90% of all new businesses fail. Why is the rate so high with so many great ideas? Is something missing? Something basic? According to the Small Business Administration, businesses that survive over 5 years tend to survive over 10 years. Do they... “ARE YA FEELIN’ LUCKY, KID?”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Whether you are thinking about starting your business, you have already taken the plunge but are still pre-revenue, or your new business, struggling to make ends meet, one of the most important questions you need an answer to is, “When can I quit my job?” You know... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
Often the best ideas to solve problems, cut costs and improve sales come from your own people — but they never get to you. Why? Because you have inadvertently allowed your company’s structure to prevent them from doing so. Employees, vendors and customers are loaded... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
These days there are tons of companies that say they want their people to be more engaged, but are they giving them permission to do so? Yes: permission! It’s subtle, but powerful. Permission is a powerful idea in determining company culture. Are you giving your...