Jill Andresky Fraser


Book Review: The Right Thing -- Conscience, Profit and Personal Responsibility in Today's Business

It's amazing what a difference a few years can make! During the boom years of the 1980s and, most especially, the 1990s, it was rare to find business peop...  Read story

Book Review: Impending Crisis

At first glance, during a time when unemployment rates are rising and more and more companies -- and municipalities -- are relying upon workforce-paring t...  Read story

Business for Sale: A Mogul's Mogul

Ah, to buy a ski resort. But one aspect of this deal earns it a double black diamond.  Read story

Capital: State of the Union

Searching for growth capital? Don't be intimidated by this unexpected -- but nevertheless burgeoning -- source of private-equity financing.  Read story

Business for Sale: A Blue-Sky Deal

Ready to raise the roof? Buy this California skylight maker.  Read story

Book Review: Working Capital -- The Power of Labor's Pensions

Inc 's finance editor, Jill Andresky Fraser, investigates union pension funds as a source of capital for cash-strapped entrepreneurs in this book review.  Read story

Business for Sale: Sweet Charity

Started by a couple at their kitchen table, this company supplies gourmet treats to school and church fund-raisers.  Read story

Business for Sale: Pursue Clios and the Perfect Tan

How desperate are sellers? This one has already arranged for $1.4 million in financing for a potential buyer.  Read story

It's Not Just for Credit Cards Anymore

American Express's new business program, Open, offers promising financing options to start-ups and smaller businesses.  Read story

Book Review: The Startup Garden

Tired of books about starting a business that don't address the really tough questions? Inc 's Finance Editor Jill Andresky Fraser reviews Tom Ehrenf...  Read story

Business for Sale: Want to Get Into the Spy Game?

Looking for an opportunity that will tap into your inner James Bond? Check out this manufacturer and distributor of surveillance products.  Read story

Inc's Business for Sale Roundup: Nothing's Moving

Times are tough for business owners looking to sell, and it's not clear when things will rebound. One thing is clear: the sellers and buyers who thrive will ...  Read story

Business for Sale: Wanna Sit in the Driver's Seat?

Check out this 10-year-old vehicle repair, maintenance, and towing service.  Read story

Tax Planning for Tough Times

How to get Uncle Sam to ease your cash-flow troubles.  Read story

Tips for Great Television Appearances (or How to Avoid Embarrassing Yourselves)

If you're asked to do an interview keep in mind that an interview is not just a conversation -- it's a chance to get your key messages across.  Read story

Business for Sale: Itching to Make Your Mark?

Looking to make your mark in business? Check out this rubber-stamp manufacturer.  Read story

Secrets of a Novice TV Star

Small business is big news again. When Today calls, make sure you're ready for prime time.  Read story

Exiting Through an Initial Public Offering

Although this exit strategy is an option for only a select group of entrepreneurial companies, its rewards are well worth the careful planning required.  Read story

Business for Sale: Looking for Heady Growth?

Looking for heady growth? Check out this Utah-based restaurant and microbrewery.  Read story

The Unkindest Cut of All

How one company's founders have gone about cutting their own pay to help their business stay afloat.  Read story

Pining for Growth?

Pining for growth with a festive edge? Check out this southwestern Christmas tree farm.  Read story

Squeeze Plays

Banks are flush with cash and rates are low, but for many small companies, getting credit is going to be tougher than ever.  Read story

Want a Novel Idea?

Find a new life in old books.  Read story

Ready for a Sea Change?

Business for sale: A cruise-focused travel agency.  Read story

The Right Fit

Money is still out there looking for strategic buys.  Read story

Hey, Sailor, Wanna Get Lucky?

Boat-making biz seeks new captain.  Read story

More Strings Attached

Today, even veteran CEOs are having a tough time raising funds, and what money they do raise comes with a lot of strings attached.  Read story

Credit Where Credit is Due

Why community banks may well be your best source of financing in today's economy.  Read story

Business for Sale: East Coast Herbal Supplier

Pass the echinacea! A company that supplies nutritional-supplement ingredients is for sale -- and poised for growth.  Read story

Business for Sale: Rocky Mountain Furniture Manufacturer

Do you have back-to-nature fantasies? Then consider this fast-growing and profitable three-year-old furniture manufacturer in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.  Read story

Cover Your Assets

Can your company's creditors touch your home or your car? Not if you plan well in advance.  Read story

Strategic Sales

One way to get capital in hard economic times is to sell off part of your company.  Read story

Business for Sale: Coastal California Art Gallery

Big Sur, big opportunity. Get a great deal on a well-situated California art gallery.  Read story

The VC on the Corner

Think the most you can expect from a bank is a line of credit? You might be missing out on the emergence of banks' private-equity arms.  Read story

Business For Sale: Maryland Day Spa

Ever have one of those "Calgon, take me away" moments? Buying a day spa could help you escape from the rat race -- not to mention give you soft, supple skin.  Read story

Putting Your Company on the Block

When you put your company on the block, potential buyers may urge you to sell them your company's assets rather than its stock. Your decision can have seriou...  Read story

Business for Sale: North Carolina-Based Photo Studio

The snapshot: this North Carolina-based photo studio has corporate customers any company should shoot for. But when you look at the big picture, does its ask...  Read story

The Money Hunt

Inc. goes to the experts to find out what the real-world financing prospects are for small private companies.  Read story

Great Ideas, But...

Financial experts discuss LouVan Products' attempt to sell $2.5 million in common stock for working capital and the development of new products.  Read story

Wanted: Customers

Experts discuss an IT consulting company's decision to raise venture capital to be used as working capital and to support an aggressive marketing campaign.  Read story