by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
We are delighted annually to be part of the U.S. Immersion Program of Nanyang University in Singapore. The program calls for students to visit businesses in Silicon Valley and the East Coast, with a trip to the Sonoma County wine country as well. This year we hosted... 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
Behind many seemingly outside problems are inside solutions. But with your ire focused on the other guy, you can easily overlook what you can do to mitigate the situation. “It’s not our fault,” becomes the order of the day with its cousin, “There’s nothing we... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Every company wants to stay relevant and be in the forefront of their industry. This requires an imaginative staff creating new solutions and thinking outside the box. But first you need to change your company culture. This is easier said than done. A positive company... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
We like the way Jim Canfield of Renaissance Executive Forums defines the various stages of business growth. They provide a convenient classification that helps us recognize and appreciate the goals and challenges of each level of progression. Here we apply his staging...