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7 Rules for Couples in Business

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

“There are 5.5 million family owned businesses in the US. They generate 57% of our nation’s GDP. They employ 63% of the workforce, and they create 75% of all new jobs,” according to Sheila Neisler of Catalyst Marketing Company, specializing in helping family owned...

Successful Hiring takes Preparation, Permission and Patience

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,...

Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses Before You Start Your Business

YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT, BUT IF YOU TRY SOMETIME, YOU JUST MIGHT FIND, YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED – MICK JAGGER

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

The right business for you is a combination of opportunity, preparation and resources. It’s more of a discovery than a choice. You will not have the world of all possibilities to choose from, but if you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, you can identify the...