by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
There’s much talk these days about the business plan, yet the sale-of-the-business plan seems to get little attention. Right now is the time to discuss the eventual transition and the due diligence checklist. Planning ahead for your potential acquirer’s required list... 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... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
Everybody in the consumer products business knows how important the winter holidays are to retail sales. But wait, there’s more, a whole lot more! In fact, the entire year can be divided up into at least nine selling seasons. Each one can have special significance for... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
Business owners want to know, “How do I raise more money?” We ask, “Why do you need more money?” The answer is usually, “To pay my bills” or “To grow my business.” But we have found that more money may not be the answer.... by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Article
Every day we hear companies, organizations, and institutions say they want to hire people with entrepreneurial DNA. They all say they want an entrepreneurial culture where their employees are engaged and empowered. But do they really? You can hire the best. You can...