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
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
Ah, to buy a ski resort. But one aspect of this deal earns it a double black diamond. Read story
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Ready to raise the roof? Buy this California skylight maker. Read story
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
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How desperate are sellers? This one has already arranged for $1.4 million in financing for a potential buyer. Read story
American Express's new business program, Open, offers promising financing options to start-ups and smaller businesses. Read story
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
Looking for an opportunity that will tap into your inner James Bond? Check out this manufacturer and distributor of surveillance products. Read story
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Check out this 10-year-old vehicle repair, maintenance, and towing service. Read story
How to get Uncle Sam to ease your cash-flow troubles. Read story
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
Looking to make your mark in business? Check out this rubber-stamp manufacturer. Read story
Small business is big news again. When Today calls, make sure you're ready for prime time. Read story
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
Looking for heady growth? Check out this Utah-based restaurant and microbrewery. Read story
How one company's founders have gone about cutting their own pay to help their business stay afloat. Read story
Pining for growth with a festive edge? Check out this southwestern Christmas tree farm. Read story
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
Find a new life in old books. Read story
Business for sale: A cruise-focused travel agency. Read story
Money is still out there looking for strategic buys. Read story
Boat-making biz seeks new captain. Read story
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
Why community banks may well be your best source of financing in today's economy. Read story
Pass the echinacea! A company that supplies nutritional-supplement ingredients is for sale -- and poised for growth. Read story
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
Can your company's creditors touch your home or your car? Not if you plan well in advance. Read story
One way to get capital in hard economic times is to sell off part of your company. Read story
Big Sur, big opportunity. Get a great deal on a well-situated California art gallery. Read story
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
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
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
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
Inc. goes to the experts to find out what the real-world financing prospects are for small private companies. Read story
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
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
