Julie Strickland covers start-ups, small businesses, and entrepreneurial endeavors of all kinds for Inc. Her work has been published in Brooklyn Based and City Limits in New York, the Free Times in Columbia, SC, Real Travel Magazine in London, and Daegu Pockets in South Korea. She lives in New York City. @Jules5168


What It Really Means to Put Your Best Foot Forward

Seva Call founder Manpreet Singh says what you do matters more than what you wear.  Read story

The Sun Jump-started This $33 Million Business

For Goal Zero, what began as a humanitarian effort to provide solar power to the Congo grew to a $33 million business.  Read story

Jon Oringer Says Shutterstock Can Sell Whatever it Wants

The founder so believes in his company model, he says there's no limit to what it can do.  Read story

Charlie Hamilton: Most Successful People Worked When They Were Young

Want to raise more responsible kids? Then put them to work, says the Texas businessman.  Read story

Ex-McKinsey Consultant: 'Grit Is Living Life Like It's a Marathon'

The missing link between intelligence and performance is grit, says Angela Lee Duckworth.  Read story

Tech Company Tableau Software Goes Public

The fast-growing data visualization software company puts Seattle back on the IPO map.  Read story

Facebook Might Spoil Yahoo's Acquisition Party

Yahoo is eyeing the blogging platform Tumblr, but Facebook might beat it to the buzzer.  Read story

GSA Shorted Small Government Contractors Over $3 Million

Failure to comply with a clause in its contracts left many small business owners out in the cold, say lawmakers.  Read story

Tech Guru Sabeen Mahmud: 'Fear Is Just a Line in Your Head'

The founder of Pakistan's first hackathon boldly goes where few women have gone before.  Read story

Larry Page: Losing My Voice Made Me a Better CEO

"I choose my words more carefully," says Google's ailing CEO and co-founder.  Read story

Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia: 'We're Winning the Arguments We're Making'

Aereo is so confident in its mission, there's no need for a backup plan, says its founder.  Read story

Shradha Agarwal: 'You Have to Drown A Few Times'

The ContextMedia CSO explains why formal education will only get you so far.  Read story

Small Businesses See More Opportunity in America Than Abroad

For small businesses looking to grow, the focus is on technology and the economy--here in the U.S.  Read story

Marketplace Fairness Act: Are Digital Downloads Fair Game?

If online retailers are required to adhere to state sales tax rules, how will sellers of downloadable products deal?  Read story

Fake Meat for the Masses?

Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown wants to completely rearrange the protein scene--without rocking the cultural boat. Here's his strategy.  Read story

Evan Williams's Start-up Secret: Just Hang On

The co-founder of Twitter and Medium, perhaps best known as @Ev, explains the power of conviction when starting a company through tales of his ups and downs ...  Read story

Senate Passes Online Sales Tax Bill

We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.  Read story

Peter Thiel vs. Marc Andreessen: Is Innovation on the Decline?

The two famed VCs hash out the current state of innovation in technology at the Milken Institute.  Read story

Chris Dixon: Welcome to the Hardware Revival

The entrepreneur and investor writes about why hardware is the new software.  Read story

These Aren't Your Grandmother's Coupons

While paper coupons aren't going away anytime soon, digital versions are becoming more pervasive.  Read story

Marketplace Fairness Act: What You Need to Know

Here's a look at what you need to know about the Marketplace Fairness Act and how your business may be affected.  Read story

Need to Boost Sales? Tablets Are Your New Best Friend

Mobile shoppers are a force in the ecommerce world. Within their ranks, tablet users are fast becoming the most active bunch.  Read story

Update: The CISPA Showdown

CISPA has--again--made its way through the House. But will it get much farther? Here's the latest.  Read story

Pssst: The IRS Is Looking for Tax Cheats in These 5 Cities

A new study from the national taxpayer advocate found out who is most--and least--likely to cooperate with the IRS during tax season.  Read story

From America to Russia, With Love

Two Russian immigrants built $19 million-company BayRu, an eBay-like e-commerce website that sells goods only in Russia.  Read story

Inside the Mind of a Bargain Shopper

Are shoppers really drawn by the siren call of a good deal? It's actually a lot more complicated than that.  Read story

4 Unusual Places for Networking

Trade shows and conferences aren't the only places to find and build valuable relationships. Check out a few more ideas that might be right under your nose.  Read story

Too Many Emails? 3 Ways to Declutter Your Inbox

Not every communication needs to be sent via email. Here are three types of emails you should never send.  Read story

Small Business Wages on the Rise

While wages dropped in several sectors in the first quarter of 2013, small businesses were a bright spot.  Read story

Not Just Another Vacation: Cruising to Myanmar

How one entrepreneur built a business around tourists' love of offbeat experiences.  Read story

Thinking of Starting a Business? Take to the Seas as a Cruise Specialist

Cruising is booming, and tourists need help planning increasingly exotic getaways.  Read story

The Next $30 Million App? Find Out If It's Yours

Is your new mobile app headed for a big payday? Apptopia has a new feature that can help you find out.  Read story

Trendy Club for the Youngest New Yorkers

New York Kids Club founder Pam Wolf built a $13 million business by giving New York tots and their moms five-star treatment.  Read story

True Entrepreneurs: 2 Traits They Have, 3 They Lack

Entrepreneurs have some qualities in abundance, and little need for others.  Read story

Immigration: Here's the Latest

Could immigration reform be just around the corner? Here's the latest news you may have missed over the weekend.  Read story

Want to Hire More Veterans? Drop the Jargon

To bring veterans into your business fold, you'll have to stop sounding like a robot in your company job descriptions.  Read story

3 Common Red Flags on Resumes

What are the biggest resume red flags? Whether you're applying or hiring, avoid these three things.  Read story

Million-Dollar Kids: 6 Crazy Rich Teen Entrepreneurs

Success can come at any age. And for this bunch, it came early and it came with an awesome payday. Check out a few of the richest teen entrepreneurs out there.  View slideshow

New Jolt of Life for the Artificial Heart

After 30 years of research and development on the artificial heart, three doctors finally cash in to the tune of $25 million.  Read story

Break the Business Buzzword Addiction

Eliminating jargon and unnecessarily complex language can do you--and your company--a world of good. Here's how.  Read story