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Why You Need to be Thinking About Exiting Your Business (Even If You’re Never Going to Sell)

TIME IS MONEY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Organize your files We often hear business owners say, “I don’t need to think about an exit strategy because I’m not going to sell my business anyway.” But they do! And here’s why: Your potential acquirer’s due diligence is the perfect way to organize your files....

Time to Dress For Success – Again!

“YOU LOOK SHARP!”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Many years ago, President Jimmy Carter upset men’s business fashion when he fancied himself as a “Peanut Farmer” and wore jeans in the White House. The fad took off! Ever since, it’s common to see CEOs and conference speakers wearing sport coats and jeans. Fashion...

Give Your Problems the Deep Six!

BELIEVING IS SEEING!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

These days we’re not supposed to call them “problems.” Now they’re “challenges.” But no matter what you call them, every day we entrepreneurs seem to face a new one, from putting out small fires to tackling ongoing threats to our business. All problems have this in...

5 Key Elements of Productive Business Relationships

IT'S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

As you conduct your business, you will find a myriad of folks you will interact with, and their cooperation and support are crucial to your success. Simply having a killer product at an unbeatable price just isn’t good enough to guarantee success. You must gain the...