How to Manage Multiple Business Locations
Many companies expand by adding offices or stores in different cities. But geographic growth involves logistical complexity and management finesse. Here's ho... Read story
Darren Dahl
How to Read a Term Sheet
Looking for venture capital? Don't be so quick to sign on the dotted line. Here's what you need to know about liquidation preferences and preferred stock. Read story
Business for Sale: An Equipment Maker for $3 Million
This maker of anti-erosion gear is poised to benefit from an uptick in government spending on infrastructure. Read story
An Inc. 500 Hiring Survey
Signs of an improving economy are prompting Inc. 500 CEOs to hire now. Read story
How to Improve Your Cold-Calling Skills
Let’s face it: nobody really enjoys making cold calls. But sparking a connection remains a crucial skill to have whether you are a business owner, job seek... Read story
How to Develop a Business Growth Strategy
There are many ways to guide a business through a period of expansion, including geographic growth, growth through acquisition, and franchising. Here's how t... Read story
How to Track Your Company's Critical Numbers
Working with a great accountant is an asset; leaning too hard on one can be a flaw. Any executive should have an easy-to-update balance sheet of critical num... Read story
How to Write a Marketing Plan
Experts know that careful planning is integral to marketing success. Here's your guide to crafting a thorough marketing plan - and learning more about your c... Read story
Rounding Up Staff Ideas
More companies are using software to collect staff ideas. Read story
2009: A Tough Year to Sell a Business
A look at some businesses that were put up for sale in 2009 and how they fared. Read story
Business for Sale: A Coaching Firm for $1.25 Million
A successful coaching firm may provide strategic growth for a larger buyer hoping to expand its Fortune 500 client list Read story
A Start-up Recycles Cell Phones
New ATM-like machines offer consumers cash for their old cell phones Read story
The Power of Patience
How a New York City company called Galison/Mudpuppy managed to experience periods of fast growth 20 years apart Read story
Business for Sale: An Indiana Machine Shop
An independent machine shop may be a great buy for someone with industry experience Read story
How to Fix Health Care
Inc. 500 CEO John Baackes of Senior Whole Health has the answer to fixing the broken health care system. Read story
The Profitability Report: How to Protect Your Margins in a Downturn
Profits aren't as low as you might think. Here's how companies in 12 industries are faring, plus tips for defending your own bottom line Read story
The Bootstrapper's Guide to Launching New Products
Discovering the value of lean product development and minimum viable product Read story
Business for Sale: A California Ski Resort
Rick Metcalf is selling his Mount Waterman ski resort for $1.65 million Read story
How Would You Make Over the U.S. Postal Service?
With bankruptcy looming, the U.S. post office needs a major fix. We asked Inc. 500 CEOs how they would approach the problem Read story
The Business of Horse Racing
From protective vests to synthetic dirt, a number of small companies play a big role in the world of horse racing Read story
Business for Sale: An Arizona Winery
An 83-year-old winemaker is ready to hand off his 10-acre Arizona vineyard. The plot is priced at $465,000 Read story
A Booming Recession Business
Companies that supply dollar stores are raking it in Read story
Business for Sale: A Minnesota Bowling Alley
This 24-lane bowling center in Duluth, Minnesota, is priced at $2.4 million Read story
How to Start a Software Company
You don't always have to be a tech geek. Like any industry, you just have to identify an unmet need. Read story
Special Financial Report: Employee Compensation
What should you pay employees in this crazy job market? A look at the new rules of compensation Read story
A Guide to Online Collaboration Tools
Scenario One Employees frequently work together to create and edit documents. Best bet Wiki tools such as Read story
For sale: An inn on a Maine island
The owners of a 32-room hotel on Mohegan Island off the coast of Maine are putting their hotel up for sale for $4.3 million Read story
How to Choose the Right Collaboration Software
Although e-mail remains the primary method of office communication, businesses are increasingly turning to programs designed specifically for office collabor... Read story
Business for Sale: A Motorcycle-Seat Manufacturer
Mike Corbin sold his first handmade motorcycle seat, for $40, back in 1965 at a rally in Grafton, New Hampshire. He went on to found Corb... Read story
Managing: How to Work More Like a Start-Up
Rekindle that startup spirit with agile development Read story
Not Just for Techies
Agile development may have been designed for software engineers, but it can be an effective way to complete almost any kind of project -- if you follow some ... Read story
Business For Sale: A Tennessee Sawmill
Tim and Kim Hanback own and operate Berry Brothers Sawmill, whose primary business is making wooden crossties for the railroad industry. ... Read story
Recruiting: Tapping the Talent Pool
How to use skill tests, applicant tracking software, video interviews, and industry-specific job sites to find the best candidates in a large stack of resumes. Read story
How to Close the Deal When Buying a Business
Tips on how to perform due diligence on a business you want to buy. Plus: What it takes to close the deal. Read story
How to Find a Business to Buy
An overview of how to determine what business suits you, what you can afford, and how to perform due diligence. Read story
How To: Close the Deal When Buying a Business
The following guide details how to perform due diligence on a business you want to buy, as well as what it takes to finally close the deal and take over your... Read story
How To: Price and Finance a Business Purchase
This guide details what you need to know about sources of financing, getting pre-qualified, negotiating the price of the business you want to buy, and more. Read story
Business for Sale: An Audio-Book Publisher for $1.14 Million
Three years ago, Bryan Heathman joined forces with his friend Chris Widener, a motivational speaker and the author of books such as T... Read story
Managing: Outsourcing to Save Money?
Be careful, or your plan may backfire Read story
Business for Sale: For the Seasoned Buyer
A manufacturer of frozen pizza in Pompano Beach, Florida, for $1.2 million Read story
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