Benchmark: Technology's Hot
Some data about how executive officers at many small businesses are viewing automation and technology. Read story
Martha E. Mangelsdorf
Groupware in a Small Company
A look at how a small computer-support company is using groupware so co-workers can seek peer advice. Read story
Ask for Help
The benefits of using on-line services are highlighted by a CEO who uses several for support in various areas. Read story
AT
A quick look at some of the on-line services AT T and MCI offer or plan to offer soon. Read story
Technology Management in Growth Companies
Three Inc. 500 CEOs are briefly profiled along with their companies and the technologies they are using. Read story
Electronic Mail: Is It Really Necessary?
A quick look at how and why a company decided to get rid of its internal E-mail system. Read story
In the Vanguard: Putting Multimedia to Work
A quick look at how small business is using multimedia applications for training, presentations, and marketing. Read story
Entry Level: Pick the Right Office Equipment
An overview of John Derrick's book 'The Office Equipment Adviser,' and how the book can be purchased. Read story
Benchmark: Small-Company Technology Use
A quick look at some data compiled by IBM that examines how small and midsize companies are spending technology dollars. Read story
Growth Strategies: Growing with the Flow
A look at how various Inc. 500 companies achieved high growth in flat and perishing markets. Read story
Start-Up News: Hire Yourself
A quick look at some recent research that suggests a little governmental encouragement boosts the rate of start-ups. Read story
State of the Art: CD-ROM Marketing
Three start-ups that are exploring opportunities in CD-ROM marketing are featured in this short article. Read story
Start-Up Funding: Consider the Sources
Chart showing primary sources of start-up capital. Read story
Desperately Seeking Start-Ups
A pilot program is matching up entrepreneurs with communities with strengths in their industries. Read story
No Business Like Home Business
One company has designed a combination industrial park and residential development. Read story
Equity on Demand
One CEO gives away equity to foster brand loyalty. Read story
Black Entrepreneurs: A New Generation
As traditional black-owned retail and service businesses decline, new, more ambitious black entrepreneurs emerge. Read story
Collaborating to Compete
Company spent 44 months courting 200 potential strategic partners to commercialize a technology it licensed. Read story
In Search of the Small-Business Bible
Report on current books on business; 25 best business ideas; on-line resources for start-ups. Read story
A Gathering of Angels
A Pennsylvania group tries to match entrepreneurs with private investors. Read story
And the Lion Shall Lie Down with the Lamb
The Internal Revenue Service has opened its first Business Assistance Center, a pilot project, in Buffalo, NY. Read story
Hot Spot
A new hot spot for high-tech start-ups is the so-called Multimedia Gulch in San Francisco, CA. Read story
Entrepreneurs On-Line
Advice from the Small Business Administration is now available on-line. Read story
Seed Capital, Part I: Better Venture Deals
New data indicates that the valuations venture capitalists are giving new companies are increasing. Read story
Higher Math
How a CEO rescued a for-profit hospital from Chapter 11. Read story
The State of Woman-Owned Start-ups
Statistics on women-owned businesses in 1992, plus a quote from Lillian Vernon. Read story
Patent Harmonization: Bad News for Inventors?
Proposed changes in patent system could harm small inventors. Read story
The $25-Million Start-up
Software company started with $25 million represents the largest investment in the industry on record. Read story
The Incredible Shrinking Failure Rate
Chart showing eight-year destiny of all small businesses formed in 1977-78. Read story
Straight to the Top: John Johnson
How one entrepreneur at the beginning of his career got in to see powerful businessmen to ask their advice. Read story
No Comment
Public Broadcasting System plans to use interactive television for fund-raising events. Read story
America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
A user's guide to the 12th annual Inc. 500 list. Read story
The Dual-Purpose Sales Supervisor's Checklist
One-page review sheet ensures sales people get the guidance they need and helps supervisors learn how to give it. Read story
Where the Growth Is
Highlights of the Inc. 100 list and of the hottest growth sectors revealed by the list. Read story
Building a Transnational Company
Through technology and management savvy, the branch offices of Quintiles Corp. communicate easily across five countries. Read story
Ground-Zero Training
A comprehensive guide to establishing employee training programs in small companies. Read story
The Entrepreneur of the Year
Introduction and list of winners for Inc.'s 1992 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Read story
The Hottest Entrepreneurs in America
Profiles of more winners and recognition-worthy entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneur of the Year contest. Read story
Behind the Scenes
An inside look at the companies creating jobs and wealth in a recessionary economy. Read story
Making It
The changing American economy; a manufacturing company adopts Japanese quality control methods. Read story
