Newsletters
Business Advice
Departments
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Great Leaders: Nike's Phil Knight
Early on, Nike co-founder Phil Knight recognized that selling athletic shoes wasn’t so much about, well, selling shoes, as it was creating a cultural phenomenon. By catching superstars like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods on the rise, and creating demand among even non-athletic types, he helped create one of the largest brands in the world.
Would You Buy This Business?
For sale: an 8,000-foot-high California ski resort with 27 trail, three double chairlifts, and a 2,200-square-foot lodge with a restaurant, bar, and fireplace. Is it really worth $1.65 million?
Today's Features
Grow Slowly, Die Slowly?
Joel Spolsky thought that growing his business at a steady pace was a smart move. But it almost killed him.
The Best Business Blogs
We scoured the Web for the 19 smartest bloggers; their insights just might help you run a better business.
When They Were Young CEOs
Russell Simmons, Mark Zuckerberg, and Hugh Hefner all got their start in business before turning 30.
ENTREPRENEURIAL NEWS
Gamers Experiment with Pay Whatever ModelBy letting people set their price, two game designers sold over 50,000 games in just one week.
| More Headlines | More Features
 |
|
|
|
|
||
Slideshows
More Multimedia: Slideshows | Videos | Podcasts
More Features
Inc.com Poll
Sponsored Sections
Try a RISK-FREE Issue of Inc. Today!
Inc. TV
Inc. 500|5000
The Top Cities for Growing Companies
Which cities are home to the most fast-growing private companies? Washington, D.C. tops the list.
The Secret to Mick Mountz's Success
How did Mick Mountz grow Kiva Systems into a $21-million company? Robots and lots of caffeine.
The Best of Inc.:
Profiles in Entrepreneurship
Rewarding a Million-Dollar Idea
A young employee came up with an idea that added a million dollars to columnist Joel Spolsky's bottom line. How should Joel say thank you?
Balancing Marriage and Business
When your marriage is hitched to a business, life is one long test of allegiance. And it's often hard for the spouse of an entrepreneur to admit to having doubts. Many doubts.
