11 STEPS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR VACATION
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Some people have to be forced to take vacation. Some even feel guilty or “irresponsible.” Others rack up unused vacation time for its monetary value. Still others see honor in putting their job ahead of a timely break. Whatever your reason for not taking regular... MAKE YOUR SIZE WORK FOR YOU
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
This is the second installment in a four-part series designed to encourage small start-ups by recognizing some of their inherent advantages. Small start-ups face a myriad of challenges. They are undercapitalized, unproven and have no market traction. They are up... SEND A SILENT AND POWERFUL MESSAGE: PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE HERE!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Many companies these days seem to think that they are giving their office staff some kind of a benefit by letting them dress any way they want. Business casual has become casual and casual has become downright scruffy. What happens when Mr. Big walks into your company... UNITED WE STAND!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
This is the third part in the series about the original Barefoot culture. Culture really sets the tone, boundaries, and expectations the team has toward your company, your mission and your product. We’ve saved the best for last because having a common cause and... CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STAFF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ARE ESSENTIAL
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
A company survives and grows due to sales and the loyalty of customers and staff. Sales are based on price, value, dependability, integrity, availability and perception. The basis of perception is image, networking, and more recently, the transparency of the producer....