Start-Up Trends: Food Trucks
Upscale food trucks are one of the hottest businesses these days. Here, three entrepreneurs share what it takes to run a restaurant on wheels. Watch video
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SBA is on YouTube?
The Small Business Administration launched a channel on YouTube to reach technology-savvy entrepreneurs. Read story
From Filmmaker to Entrepreneur
Independent filmmakers bypass distribution companies to maintain control of their projects. Read story
Back to Basics for the Back-to-School Push
As retailers struggle this season, smaller businesses may have a slight advantage. Read story
No Cash for Those Clunkers?
Dealerships are still waiting for the government to reimburse them for the cash for clunkers program. Read story
30 Under 30: Behind The Scenes
Go behind the scenes with Inc. Magazine at the 2009 30 Under 30 photo shoot. Featuring interviews with the founders of ModCloth, Thrillist, and IdeaPaint. Watch video
Grabbing a Piece of the Defense-Spending Pie
A look at seven Inc. 500 companies that sell technology and services to the Pentagon Read story
Seizing Global Opportunities
A look at entrepreneurs who have found business opportunities from the North Sea to Antarctica Read story
First-Time Claims for Jobless Benefits on the Rise
Numbers are bad news for retailers hoping for more consumer spending. Read story
California: Can I Pay You in IOUs?
The Golden State may finally be ready to pay small businesses back the IOUs they issued for services. Read story
National Minority Enterprise Development Week Kicks Off
The Minority Business Development Agency predicts the majority of small businesses to be minority-run in under 35 years. Read story
Intuit Supports Local Business
Winners of the Love a Local Business sweepstakes receive free money and business software. Read story
Business Owners Cutting Pay
A SurePayroll Scorecard finds paychecks have dropped over $2,000 annually. Read story
Tools Provide Online Reviews and Drive Business
Web widgets offered by sites like RatePoint help small business owners gain important insight into customer satisfaction. Read story
Administration Committed to Innovation
Congress passes legislation to reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs. Read story
Obama's 504 Loan Helping Businesses Expand
Small business owners take advantage of refinancing expansion loans and lower fees. Read story
CIT Group Gets Last Minute Save
One of the nation's largest lenders to small and midsize businesses is being saved - by its own bondholders. Read story
Green Economy Blooms
A recent study reveals substantial growth in clean energy jobs. Read story
Lenders Stingy with Small Business Loans
Although small business loans decreased last year, micro-lending was on the rise. Read story
Two Entrepreneurs Plan for Higher Energy Costs
Manufacturers Bill Latham and Arthur Pascuzzi, both hit hard by previous spikes in energy costs, have permanently incorporated energy-saving strategies into ... Read story
Kid Entrepreneurs Build iPhone App
Two young brothers turn their school math lessons into an iPhone app. Read story
Supreme Court Reexamines Patent Laws
A reversal of the earlier decision that business methods are not patentable could likely change the face of business. Read story
A Quick Look at the Palm Pre
Last week Palm's long-anticipated Pre debuted, and Inc. got to take it for a spin. With sleek styling and a physical keyboard, this could be serious compe... Watch video
NSBA Names 2009 Advocate of the Year
Thomas C. Pitrone, CEO of The Integrity Group, is honored for his commitment to fighting for small business rights. Read story
