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7 Rules for Successful Delegation

7 Rules for Successful Delegation

IT’S A TWO WAY STREET

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

One of the hardest thing for any Type-A business owner to do successfully is to delegate. Some believe, “If you want it done right, you have to do it yourself!” They say, “Nobody can do it like I can do it.”  And this may be correct, but sooner or later you must...
Startups Must Hire Employees with the Entrepreneurial Mentality

Startups Must Hire Employees with the Entrepreneurial Mentality

“ARE YOU WILLING TO BET YOUR SALARY YOU CAN PRODUCE?”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Hiring people who are paid, whether or not they produce, has been the death of many startups. In the early days of growing your business with limited time, resources, and funds, you don’t want to hear, “I was there, pay me!” Paying for attendance, instead of...
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