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Spencer Antle's Island Company makes swimsuits, resort wear, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Here's how it landed it a spot on the 2011 Inc. 5000. Read story
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More Cash for Start-ups?
New legislation could expand crowdfunding options through websites such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo. Read story
The Elf That Stole Christmas
Christa Pitts left her job at QVC to help her mother and sister create a book and toy that have become a holiday tradition. Read story
How One CEO Took on the Law
Omar Ansari of Surly Brewing had to fight the law to launch his craft brewery. Read story
Inc. 5000 Update: Costume Craze
Kate Maloney of Costume Craze finds success selling Halloween costumes. Read story
How to Assess the Market Potential of Your Idea
Not sure if your new business idea is good enough to succeed? Here are six ways to test it. Read story
My Story: Brian Brurud of Check-6
Check-6 relies on the experience of combat-seasoned veterans to save lives. Read story
My Story: Sean Yazbeck of Wavsys
“One thing I learned from working with Mr. Trump for a year was that you need to have a fire in the pit of your belly to be successful, and it was my dream... Read story
America’s Fastest-Growing Energy Company
Greenspring Energy is making solar energy affordable for home owners and businesses. Read story
America’s Fastest-Growing Financial Services Company
PaymentMax promises to pay merchants the next day. Read story
America’s Fastest-Growing Manufacturing Company
Solazyme uses algae to create oils for use in food, fuel, and skin care products. Read story
America’s Fastest-Growing Telecommunications Company
One Source Networks manages wide-area networks and provides VoIP services for large and midsize customers. Read story
Inc. 5000 Update: Electronic Payments
Michael Nardy started out trying to earn some beer money and ended up with a $42.7 million payment-processing business. Read story
A Few Thousand Reasons to Be Optimistic
Despite one of the most stagnant economic periods in recent memory, Inc. 5000 companies continue to growâ€"with a surprise industry leading the charge. Read story
What to Do When Your Franchiser Declares Bankruptcy
If your franchiser declares bankruptcy, it might not be the end of the line for your business. Here are some tips to give you some ideas about what to do next. Read story
The New Rules of Getting Press for Your Start-up
Think Facebook and Twitter are all you need to get the word out about your new business? Here are eight more ways to get some media attention. Read story
The Cost of Starting Up a Retail Shop
Starting a retail business isn't cheap. Here, Sharon Munroe shares how much it cost her to open a consignment store in Austin. Read story
How to Write an Operational Plan for Your Business
In 2010, Sean Bandawat acquired Jacob Bromwell, a specialty housewares company that's been in existence since 1819. Here, he shares his operational plan, foc... Read story
8 Questions to Ask Before Incorporating Your Business Partnership
So you've found a business partner to help make your idea a reality. Be sure to ask yourselves these eight questions before incorporating. Read story
9 Reasons Why It Pays to Imitate
Rather than get stuck trying to come up with the next great innovation, consider these nine reasons why you might be better off imitating and improving upon ... Read story
A Better Way of Conducting Layoffs
No company owner ever wants to conduct a layoff. But, if you do, here are some suggestions about how to do it the right way. Read story
Inc. 5000 Update: Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers
Auctioneering, not prostitution, is the oldest profession known to man. Read story
How to Break Into the Big-Box Big Leagues
Do you ever wonder how all those products end up on the shelves of your favorite retailer? Here are some case studies of small businesses who cracked the code. Read story
How to Prepare Your Management Team for an Acquisition
While the deal makes sense on paper, you know it's never that easy to pull off, which is why you'll need your management team prepped to make it happen as sm... Read story
What You Should Know About Working With Business Brokers
Whether you're interested in selling your business or buying one, odds are you'll want to engage a business broker to help you through the process. Read story
How to Choose a Domain Extension
Gone are the days when .com and .net were your only options when registering a URL for your business. Here are some tips for developing a domain extension st... Read story
Inc. 5000 Update: Turbie Twist
The story of two sisters and a hair towel Read story
10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Business
So you're considering buying a business. But is it really the right move? Read story
10 Things to Know About Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
A commercial real estate appraisal can be complicated–from knowing what to ask for as well as what to provide to the appraiser–here's what you need to know. Read story
10 Tips on How to Research Your Competition
Keeping tabs on your competition is a great strategy for growing your business. Follow these tips, from fellow small business owners, on which tools are best... Read story
Inc. 5000 Update: H&H Gun Range
The owner of a fast-growing shooting range talks CEO pay, regulation, and the typical firearms buyer. Read story
10 Things to Look for in a Web Hosting Service
Here's a look at the kinds of questions and issues you want to think about before deciding where to host your website. Read story
How to Write a Business Plan Outline
A guide highlighting the key elements that should be in your business plan and why Read story
How to Write a Business Plan for a Consulting Business
There are four key areas that you should focus on when developing a business plan for your consulting business. Read story
Case Study: Battling a Media (and Legal) Firestorm
Users were angry, the media hostile. Then the state attorneys started investigating. Read story
Inc. 5000 Update: Historical Emporium
A company finds success selling 19th-century clothing. Read story
How to Write a Business Plan for a Marketing Firm
Eights tips from the experts on what you should focus on when writing a business plan for your marketing firm Read story
Succession Stories: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Entrepreneurs face steep odds in terms of successfully keeping their business in the family over the long term. Six entrepreneurs share their experiences–o... Read story
Should Your Business Be an LLC or an S Corp?
Advice on how to decide whether to incorporate your business as a limited liability corporation or an S corporation Read story
How to Evaluate a Joint Venture
Joint ventures offer companies the opportunity to quickly gain access to new markets or technologies. However, consider these eight tips before diving in to ... Read story
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