Judith Ohikuare is a reporter for Inc. magazine. She was a features intern for Seventeen magazine, where she covered health and wellness, and her work has been also been published in Marie Claire. Judith is from Brooklyn, New York. @ohikuare


Inc. 5000 Profile: Front Row Motorsports

Here's how an underdog racing team challenges Nascar's elite.  Read story

U.S. Postal Service Announces Plan to Cut Saturday Mail

Small businesses react to the prospect of fewer visits from the USPS.  Read story

The Secret of Planet Fitness's Success

Keeping things simple has helped the fitness chain grow to more than $500 million in revenue.  Read story

Ruzwana Bashir, Founder of Peek: Things I Can't Live Without

Check out this travel maven's trip essentials.  Read story

How I Struck Gold on the Red Carpet

David Moritz was a college party-boy who dreamed of being a lawyer. But then a gold-plated idea struck. Here's how he built the company behind the Golden Glo...  Read story

Hockey's Back! So, What Does that Mean for Business?

The NHL lockout is over, but for businesses that cater to hockey fans, has the damage already been done?  Read story

Entrepreneurs on Their Favorite Gifts

We asked business owners to describe their most cherished present--and one thing they're hoping for this year.  Read story

Meet the Small Businesses Behind the Big Parade

New York City will host the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this month. Here's a look at some of the companies that help keep the festivities marc...  Read story

Another Sign 'Artisanal' Has Jumped the Shark

David Rees started an artisanal pencil-sharpening business--and wrote a book about it. Only he's not so eager to laugh at his own joke.  Read story

Melanie Brandman, founder of The Brandman Agency: Things I Can't Live Without

Check out this road warrior's essentials for traveling in style.  Read story

Free to Roam

Vital Farms, No. 51  Read story

How I Learned to Love Diesel

Jayme Hall of Alligator Performance doesn't mind getting her designer duds dirty while running her diesel parts and accessories company.  Read story

Why Those Cease-and-Desist Letters Aren't All Bad

In a weird way, William Gilligan and Mike Ferneman figure, attention from lawyers means they have hit the big time.  Read story

'How I Made My Dream Business Come True'

Nearly two decades ago, gymnast Yin Alvarez fled Cuba for a better life in America. Here's how he built a business training Olympic gymnasts to live their dr...  Read story

Things I Can't Live Without: Mally Roncal

Mally Roncal, founder of Mally Beauty, reveals her absolute must-haves to survive start-up life.  Read story

Easing the Stress of Empty Nesters

Sarah Schupp partners with colleges to produce informational guidebooks and newsletters that inform parents about what's happening on and around campus.  Read story

Bad Times Have Treated Us Well at Eventbrite

Julia Hartz, a co-founder of the online ticket seller, explains how it has sold more than 60 million tickets since 2006.  Read story

9 Small Companies Making Waves at the 2012 Olympics

Check out nine companies that help the world's best athletes go for the gold.  View slideshow

Best Industries 2012: E-commerce | 5 Online Retailers Cashing In

To succeed in online retail, a start-up needs a solid niche, to connect with itscustomers in a unique way. Here are five e-commerce companies that have marke...  View slideshow

Business Opportunities in E-commerce

As demand for customizable goods and rapid comparison shopping increases, people of all ages flock to e-tailers and online auction houses.  Read story

Can This E-Commerce Site Charm Gen-Y?

Lot18's founders are hoping to strike gold again. This time, they're targeting young pop-music fanatics with Popdust.  Read story

Meet the Companies That Make the Weather Channel Tick

On set at the Weather Channel, there are robotic cameras, LED lighting systems, and washable vinyl walls--all made by small U.S. companies. Here's a look ins...  Read story

Assaf Wand, founder of Sabi: Things I Can't Live Without

Check out this style-savvy CEO's iconic go-tos.  Read story

Rdio: Great Music, for a Price

The founders of Skype and Kazaa have moved onto their next digital venture: Rdio, a streaming music service. Will listeners subscribe?  Read story

Business Opportunities in Internet Publishing

All eyes are on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Zynga. Clearly it's the right time to start a website. The Internet publishing industry is expected to hit $72 billio...  Read story

Best Industries 2012: Internet Publishing | 5 Powerhouse Start-ups to Watch

Industry-wide revenue for web publishers is projected to almost double in the next five years to almost $72 billion. Want to get in on the action? From Insta...  View slideshow

Things I Can't Live Without: Eric Villency, CEO Villency Design Group

A design maven takes his style on the road. Check out his favorite things.  Read story

Behind the Scenes: The Venetian

The companies that make business tick at the Grand Canal at The Venitian in Las Vegas.  Read story

What Goes Into Making a Skate Park?

Meet the companies behind the lighting, shotcrete, rails, and wheels at a skate park in San Jose, California.  Read story

A Fashion Founder's Preflight Essentials

Things I can't live without: Former investment banker Veeral Rathod co-founded J. Hilburn. He shares his travel must-haves.  Read story

The Business of Mack’s Fish Camp in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Here's a look at the companies that provide the fishing lures, cabins, and components of the airboats used by visitors to Mack's Fish Camp in the Florida Eve...  Read story

Things I Can’t Live Without: Brit Morin

Essentials for DIY maven Brit Morin, founder of HelloBrit, a lifestyle website.  Read story

The Companies Behind Vici Beauty School

A behind-the-scenes look at the small companies that make business possible at a busy salon training-ground in Milwaukee.  Read story

The Business of a Hockey Game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia

Here's a look at the companies that provide the scoreboards, displays, shielding, and safety nets that make it possible for the Philadelphia Flyers to entert...  Read story

Things I Can't Live Without: Keith Britton of My Fashion Database

Britton's favorite things include Action Method Cahier notebooks and Theory's Kris HL Jacket.  Read story