How to Sell Your Product in Canada
With a low entry-barrier and revived dollar, Canada has become an alluring market for U.S. goods. Here's what to consider when bringing a product to the nort... Read story
Evan Klonsky
How to Find a Tax Preparer for Your One-Person Business
Not every tax pro is versed in the minutiae of accounting for a sole proprietorship. Here's how to find the ones who can save you the most. Read story
This Man Wants YOU to Export
Why don't more small businesses export? Suresh Kumar, who helps lead the U.S. National Export Initiative, intends to eliminate trade barriers of the psycholo... Read story
Cleaning Up—and Greening—the Jewelry Industry
In the wake of the blood diamond controversy, there's a growing niche for sustainable and ethically created fine jewelry. Small businesses are stepping in to... Read story
How to Encourage Your Customers to Do Good
Looking to build community support, respect from your customers, and favor in the marketplace? Try nurturing some generosity. Read story
How to Develop a Prototype
Developing your prototype definitely requires a strong knowledge of your product and it may require some elbow grease. Read story
6 Top Performing Industries for 2011
Want to start a business in 2011? Market researcher IBISWorld has targeted six industries with high potential for growth in the year to come for small and me... View slideshow
How to Bring an Eco-friendly Product to Market
With more sophisticated consumers and a stricter FTC, creating a green product is no longer a magic bullet to sales. But done right, it can still help you st... Read story
How to Hire Seasonal Employees
Each year, U.S. businesses take on thousands of additional workers to withstand increased holiday demand from October to January. Here's how to get ahead of ... Read story
This Holiday Season, Every Day is Cyber Monday
Hoping to spread the Black Friday cheer, online retailers are piling on the discounts all month long. Read story
How to Make Freemium Work For You
Giving away your product or services isn’t as crazy as it sounds. Here are steps to get the most out of the strategy. Read story
How to Use the Government's Free Tools
The government has ramped up its free resources online and in-person for small business owners at any stage. Here's how to find all the information and servi... Read story
Holiday Gift Guide 2010: My Business Books Wish List
We asked and you tweeted. Here are the books Inc. readers said they want most for the holidays. View slideshow
How to Set Up a Hackathon
Cue the laptop brigade and fire up the Keurig: Hosting a hackathon might just be the answer to spurring innovation at your company. Read story
How to Use EBITDA to Value Your Company
It's not the only number potential buyers look at, but EBITDA will give you a solid idea of how they'll start evaluating your business. Read story
How to Get the Most out of Consultants
At best, consultants can bring invaluable expertise to your business. But at worst, they can feel disconnected and underutilized. Here's how to keep your con... Read story
How Do You Get Away From It All?
Downtime can give you a clear head and even a fresh perspective to return to your business. Here is a list of what successful entrepreneurs do to let off steam. View slideshow
L.A.'s Fresh Take on Fostering Small Business
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's new Small Business Services team aims to support start-ups and growing companies through advice, resources, and a voice in City ... Read story
SBA Awards Grants to Economic ‘Clusters’
Agency is seeking to encourage collaboration between small businesses, the public sector, developers, and institutions to advance local industries. Read story
How to Support Your Staff
You can get the most out of your staff by cultivating a creative, friendly environment where employees feel engaged and challenged. Read story
How to Work With Independent Sales Reps
If your goal is to increase sales, cut costs or penetrate new markets, independent sales representatives can help. Here's how to find, retain, and get the mo... Read story
How to Recruit on College Campuses
You might not be able to offer recruits a Googleplex-sized salary, but you can still attract the brightest grad talent to your start-up. Read story
In Katrina's Wake, Disaster Prep Company Born
Where many could only find tragedy, entrepreneurs Nicholas Connor and Dennis Bertken found an untapped market and a chance to help. Read story
