"I fired the gun and the Coke sign exploded."
In an exclusive Inc. video interview, Branson relives one of his favorite publicity stunts: attacking Coke. With a tank. In Times Square. Watch video
"I think Steve Jobs' approach usually does not work"
In an exclusive Inc. interview, Sir Richard warns against learning the wrong lessons from Steve Jobs. Watch video
"They set out to squash us and they did it effectively."
Virgin Cola seemed to be beating Coke in a head-on battle. Then things went horribly wrong, Sir Richard tells Inc. in an exclusive video interview. Watch video
"The one thing that makes an average company exceptional."
Sir Richard says there's one thing that can make a company exceptional. He practices it every day at Virgin. Do you at your company? Watch video
"Friendship can be lost in situations like these."
In an exclusive Inc. interview, Sir Richard discusses one of the most painful moments in his entrepreneurial career. Watch video
"I never set out to be a businessman"
In an exclusive Inc. video interview, Richard Branson relives the launch of the little company that became the Virgin Group Watch video
"In the end, you have to say, Screw it. Just do it."
In an exclusive video interview with Inc., Sir Richard explains how he combats "analysis paralysis" at Virgin Group. Watch video
"The most important thing: Don't be put off by failure."
In an exclusive Inc. interview, Sir Richard reflects on why some entrepreneurs succeed and others don't. Watch video
"The advice people thank me for the most."
In an exclusive Inc. video interview, Sir Richard discusses his management style and the part of it that people imitate the most. Watch video
Top 5 CEOs to Watch in 2013
Yes, it's about Zuckerberg. Add a sagging Internet behemoth and a chance to change the way we pay for things, and you've got a big year ahead. Read story
What Is 'Made in America' Worth?
Probably more than you think. As more manufacturing returns to U.S. shores, early signs show that a "Made in America" label is a serious competitive advantage. Read story
8 Social Media Numbers that Will Rock Your Business
Facebook, Twitter and their spawn are about to change how the world does business. Don't believe it? Get a load of how far things have already gone. Read story
Congress: If You Love Us, Listen
Here's what entrepreneurs really want from the officials they elect in November. Read story
How I Did It: John Bogle of the Vanguard Group
"Saint Jack" picked a fight with an industry--and created a mutual fund powerhouse. Read story
Steve Case: IPOs Are Good for You
The founder of AOL makes a good case for why an IPO is often the best exit strategy for a company's founder. But Case has his reasons, and they may not be yo... Read story
The Inconvenient History of Silicon Valley
If you believe that government funding only harms innovation, let us introduce you to Uncle Sam's most successful start-up: Silicon Valley Read story
Michael Useem: A Leadership Checklist
In 2010, the Copiapó mine in Chile collapsed and trapped 33 miners. Wharton professor Michael Useem talks about leadership lessons from how Chile's Minister... Watch video
One Cheer for the JOBS Act
As President Obama signs the JOBS Act into law, he should acknowledge that its ultimate success is far from assured. Read story
My Conversation with Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton joined Inc. for an hour-long chat on entrepreneurs, the economy, and why he feels sorry for the GOP. Read story
What the JOBS Act Really Does for You
It will help more start-ups get out of the gate, but after that it's going to be messy. Read story
4 Things a Venture Capitalist Will Never Tell You
You may regard your VC as a partner. Good! Just be aware that the VC may think of you as cannon fodder. Read story
CEOs' Burning Questions to the President
We asked members of the Inc. community what one question they want the president to address in Tuesday night's State of the Union. Here's what they had to say. Read story
What's an Entrepreneur? The Best Answer Ever
This classic 25-word definition pares entrepreneurship to its essence and explains why it's so hard. And so addictive. Read story
3 More Reasons SOPA Ought to Scare You
Inc.com joins the ranks of companies hoping that Congress doesn't vote to break the Internet by approving SOPA and PIPA. Here's why. Read story
10 Zen Ways to Nail Your Next Presentation
Noted public speaking coach Sims Wyeth offers 10 koan -like tips that will calm your nerves and leave your audience applauding. Read story
Introducing Inc. Deals
We've long wanted to translate our traffic volume into discounts for you on office equipment and business services. We're finally ready. Read story
Welcome to Inc.com's New Home
Our new home page is a cleaner, friendlier gateway to wisdom and war stories from the people you trust most: successful, veteran entrepreneurs Read story
Chip Conley: The 5 Things Everyone Wants From You
Joie de Vivre Hotels’ founder explains how your customers, your employees, and even your investors have the same five needs. Deliver on them and you can’... Read story
8 Questions to Ask About the Euro Crisis
European leaders are meeting today on yet another Grand Plan to bail out the Euro. Why you, and your business, better hope they succeed. Read story
Start-ups Enter the Irrational Exuberance Phase
Congress is beginning to view entrepreneurship by 20-somethings as a low-cost fix for all that ails the economy. A little realism, please? Read story
Mark Suster: The End is Near for Angel Investors
The entrepreneur turned VC warns that there is too much money chasing too few marketable ideas. The crash, he says, is coming next year. Read story
Penn State: What Would Your Employees Have Done?
Mike McQueary's failure to stop the crime he witnessed was tragic, but not unusual. How can you be sure your employees would have done better? Read story
Your European Debt Crisis Cheat Sheet
What's Greece got to do with your business? How worried should you be? And what's the silver lining? It's all here. Read story
Why the Next Steve Jobs Will be Asian
As Washington maneuvers on skilled immigration reform, the United States is losing its near-monopoly on entrepreneurship by forcing its educated Indian and C... Read story
Does the GOP Really Love You?
Republicans claim to be the party of entrepreneurs. Here's how it could prove it really means it. Read story
How Do You Recall Steve Jobs?
Ever meet him? Hear him speak? How did Steve Jobs impact you? Share your reflections with Inc.com editor Eric Schurenberg and the entrepreneur community here. Read story
Obama’s Big Gamble Over Small Business Job Growth
How can Obama have the biggest impact when he speaks to Congress about job creation Thursday evening? Read story
