Case Study: A Hot-Tub Maker Hits Hard Times
Bob Hallam of Dimension One Spas is struggling along with the rest of the hot tub industry. Can he come up with some new products to revive his company? Read story
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Entrepreneurs in the News
Aspiring entrepreneurs will get some star treatment with the release of TEN9EIGHT , a documentary opening in AMC theaters this mo... Read story
Entrepreneurs in the News
If you have everything it takes to be a highflier except, well, a good idea, say thank you to Paul Graham. His Y Combinator, the venture ... Read story
Despite Budget Cuts, Schools Upgrade Classroom Technology
Education technology companies report strong sales of interactive whiteboards even as many school districts face budget cuts. Read story
Inc. Ticker: Entrepreneurs in the News
The latest news on Paul Allen, Jack Welch, and former NBA star David Robinson Read story
Buying Your Old Company Back
The founder of an online business directory sold his company--and then went into deep debt to buy it back. So how did things work out for Panos Bethanis and ... Read story
How to Start a Restaurant
It's fine to be inexpensive, says Larry Leith of Tokyo Joe's. But don't go too cheap. Read story
Inc. Ticker: Entrepreneurs in the News
The latest news on Seventh Generation, E Ink, and Grameen Bank Read story
Tesla Receives Funding Despite Troubles
As Tesla Motors' founders battle it out, the company is approved for a $465 million-loan from the U.S. Department of Energy. Read story
Inc. Ticker: Entrepreneurs in the News
John O'Hurley went from playing J. Peterman on Seinfeld to co-owning the Peterman catalog business. Now, the ac... Read story
Update: When Prices on Raw Materials Rise
Faced with a spike in wholesale chocolate prices, gourmet chocolate company Choco-Logo raised prices and reexamined its entire cost structure Read story
The Inc. Ticker
A roundup of entrepreneurs making headlines this month, including Zappos's Tony Hsieh, Aretha Franklin, and Josh Freese of Devo Read story
Update: A Dating Site Picks a Marketing Strategy
Sam Yagan, the founder of OkCupid, creates a blind-dating service to get press attention and create buzz. Read story
Case Study: Skinner Baking Builds a Brand
For years, a family bakery sold unbranded pastries to supermarkets. Should the owner now put his name on the box? Read story
Case Study Update: Selling a Successful Widget
Back to Business: A marketing gimmick became a hot side act for this software maker. Selling it meant the company could refocus and grow eve... Read story
Inc. Ticker
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has signed on as chief scientist of data storage start-up Fusion-io. But the really big news about Wozniak... Read story
The Ticker
Surviving as an entrepreneur wasn't enough for Brendan Synnott, co-founder of granola maker Bear Naked. Synnott, who sol... Read story
Why Getting a Loan Just Got Harder
Peer-to-peer lending websites have become popular among business owners, allowing them to borrow directly from individual lenders instead of banks. But thank... Read story
Horse Race: The Whiteboard Jungle
Schools nationwide have been replacing their blackboards with digital whiteboards or "smartboards". Here's a look at the players in the industry. Read story
Newsmakers
5 Entrepreneurs Join Congress Read story
One Company's Budget: A Nice Consistency
Organic ice cream maker PJ Madison's looks to bring discipline to its marketing Read story
Real Estate: Educated work force? Check. Near the airport? Check.
A new way to search for the right place to set up shop Read story
The Ticker
Despite a grim market, HomeAway, an Austin-based company that helps users rent vacation homes online, has raised $250 million in venture ... Read story
The Ultimate Business Tune-up for Times Like These
In a tough economy with credit extremely tight, big investments are not an option for most companies. Yet no business can afford to stand still. We asked our... Read story
The Ticker
Russell Simmons and Dov Charney Read story
The Ticker
The top dogs at DailyCandy and Insitu ponder life after acquisition. Read story
The Ticker
Roger Staubach scores, while Steve and Barry contemplate life after bankruptcy. Read story
Priority: This Couple Just Made $500 Million
Bebo's founders talk about selling their three-year-old company to AOL for a princely sum -- and what they plan to do next Read story
Creating Customer Hangouts
You can set up an online customer community on the cheap with standalone applications, hosted software, and a savvy tech team. Read story
Tapping the Community Pool
Online communities let you see what's on your customers' minds. Read story
The Ticker
William "Bing" Gordon , the gaming pioneer who helped create the Sims, has left Electronic Arts after 25 years to become... Read story
Updates
Spotting Votes Read story
David Neeleman's Return Trip: Extended Q&A
Next stop on David Neeleman's itinerary: Brazil. The JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) founder, who was ousted as CEO three months after a Valentine's Day 2007 ice ... Read story
Entrepreneur: Friend or Faux?
A look at celebs' business bona fides. Read story
Q&A: David Neeleman's Return Trip
He talks about his new venture and his turbulent last days at JetBlue. Read story
The Ticker
Jay-Z, John Varvatos, the SBA... Read story
The Ticker
Entrepreneurial comings and goings, featuring Sunset Tan, Bebo, and more. Read story
Trading Places: Inc.'s 2008 Export Guide
Who has petrodollars to spend? Where can you sell construction equipment? Jewelry? Management consulting? And where is the market that grew an astounding 55,... Read story
Honest Tea's New Deal with Coke: "Just a Tad Sweet"
Founder Seth Goldman gets an infusion of capital without giving up control. Read story
Coca-Cola Purchases Share in Honest Tea
The beverage giant will acquire a 40 percent stake in the organic tea maker. Read story
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