Jill Andresky Fraser


You Can Find Gold in This Garbage

An overview of a California recycling company offered for sale, including the price, expected profit margins, and the outlook on growth in the recycling indu...  Read story

Business 101: Incorporation Strategies

When it comes to corporate structure, Deborah Williams has pretty much seen it all. Hard as it may be to believe, her company, Black Cat Computer Wholesal...  Read story

When Should I Switch Corporate Status?

There are times when a change in corporate structure can bring a growing company all kinds of advantages, such as a boost in the owner's income or greater...  Read story

The Books on Corporate Structure

Nobody ever said that corporate-status issues were simple. But here are two goodsources of in-depth information: The Essential Corporation HandbookRead story

The Corporate-Form Menu

The most popular types of corporate structure differ in many subtle ways, but these are the biggest differences among them. For a comprehensive dis...  Read story

In Search of the Perfect Form

The right business structure can save you money—and headaches  Read story

Dirt-Track Speedway Needs Tune-up

An overview of a red-clay racetrack offered for sale, including the price, an outlook on the racing industry, and a few suggestions for jump-starting the tra...  Read story

Valuations 1997: What's Your Company Worth Now?

It could be time for a corporate valuation. A guide to when valuations are necessary and what to expect.  Read story

It's Valuation Time

All sorts of events could trigger a need for a valuation; check with your accountant or lawyer whenever major changes occur within your business. You may ...  Read story

Business Valuation 101

For estate- and gift-tax purposes, an ideal valuation is one that's as low as possible, to minimize tax liabilities. Expect the appraiser to look fo...  Read story

Changing of the Card

Inc. 500 CEO Laura Scher tells how her company, Working Assets Funding Service, experienced hyper-growth by offering a philanthropic credit card.  Read story

Pencil-Pushing Retailer Slays Superstore. Can You?

An overview of an office-supply operation offered for sale, including the price and pros and cons of the purchase.  Read story

First, Kill All the Brokers

Inc.'s finance editor explains how smart CEOs find trustworthy financial advice.  Read story

Before You Hire an Adviser

Here are some tips from Shirley Rooker, president of Call for Action, a not-for-profit consumer help line based in Bethesda, Md. Her involvement with the ...  Read story

Selling Out

Inc.'s finance editor examines what has happened to those businesses that are offered for sale at the end of each issue.  Read story

Are You Trust Worthy?

Inc.'s finance editor explains why a trust fund may be the best tool to protect your assets.  Read story

The Recession Is Coming! The Recession Is Coming!

The best time to prepare for the next recession is when times are good, says Inc.'s finance editor.  Read story

Business for Sale:Pacific Northwest Computer Reseller

An overview of a business offered for sale, including a price rationale and pros and cons of the purchase.  Read story

Shoring Up Your Company's Financial Foundation

Don't wait for a recession to improve your financial management. Why not set aside an hour now to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your c...  Read story

The Art of the Covenant

Inc.'s finance editor tells you everything you need to know about loan covenants.  Read story

Business for Sale: Northwest Camping Retreat

An overview of a business offered for sale including a price rationale and some pros and cons of the purchase.  Read story

Philanthropy Is Good for the Community. But Does It Help Me?, Customer Service Article

cript"> '?h1">Philanthropy Is Good for the Community. But Does It Help Me?net/adj/ There are many rewards for...  Read story

Root, Root, Root for Your Own Team

There are good reasons for investing in sports, but making money isn't one of them.  Read story

States of Confusion

With 48 different state-tax codes, you could have tax liabilities you've never dreamed of.  Read story

Business for Sale: Southern Car Wash

An overview of a business offered for sale, complete with a price rationale as well as pros and cons of the purchase.  Read story

How Often Should I Track Key Numbers?

Daily, argues Ron Friedman, CEO of Stonefield Josephson Inc., an accounting firm in Santa Monica, Calif. "Every morning by 9:30, I receive a printed repor...  Read story

Stealth Capital

Hedge funds are investing in growth companies with great success. The trick is finding one.  Read story

Cover Your Assets

Inc.'s finance editor, with several experts, explains how smart estate planning can protect your business.  Read story

Partners Crack 401(k) Nest Egg for Start-up Money

The story of how partners found a way to use their combined 401(k) money to fund their start-up.  Read story

How to Get Rich -- Safely

Inc.'s finance editor and other financial planners explain why your company should not be your only investment.  Read story

How Many Accountants Does It Take to Change an Industry?

Now may be the time to find accountants with upgraded skills, lower prices, and customized services.  Read story

IRS Agent Jones is on Line One. . .

Inc.'s finance editor asks four tax experts, How bad can an audit be?Well, maybe you don't really want to know!  Read story

The ABCs of Retirement Plans

IRA? 401(k)? Something else? Inc.'s finance editor makes sense of retirement mumbo jumbo.  Read story

Around the World in 180 Days

Inc.'s finance editor speaks with some international businesspeople about collecting international receivables.  Read story

Business for Sale: Rocky Mountain Video Distributor

A detailed overview on a buisness offered for sale including the price, and pros and cons of the purchase.  Read story

How Can I Improve My Presentations to Potential Investors?

Consider attending venture capital fairs early on. That's the recommendation of Diane Vincent, a senior editor at Exam Master Corp., a publisher of ...  Read story

CEO Notebook

Various CEOs share questions and answers on a host of issues ranging from hiring and firing to marketing.  Read story

A Policy to Die For

Two financial experts share their thoughts on choosing the right life insurance policy.  Read story

Show Me the Money

Inc.'s finance editor offers a quiz that may keep you from looking for money in all the wrong places.  Read story

Business for Sale: Minichain of Cinemas

A business offered for sale including such information as price rationale and some pros and cons of the purchase.  Read story