A Lesson on Cost From American Airlines
How your costs compare to your competitors can have a significant impact on profitability. Just ask American Airlines. Read more
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Don’t Grow Your Business into a Corner
Even well-run companies can fail if you don’t manage the business's financing properly. These five questions can help you minimize the risk. Read more
You Can’t Cut Your Way to Growth
Trimming the fat is great; cutting to the bone will reduce your revenues, your profits, and your survival prospects. Read more
What Social Media Actually Costs
A Procter & Gamble chief defends marketing cutbacks by referring to the less expensive benefits of digital marketing. Um, really? Read more
When It's OK to Ignore Costs
I know, I know: You're worried about expenses. But sometimes you need to invest in developing new friendships for your company. Read more
3 Super Bowl Ads That Got It Right
Even if you never come close to buying a Super Bowl ad, you can learn a few key marketing rules from these big-game winners. Read more
Survive the Brink of Disaster 
How Colleen Molter, founder of QED National, an IT staffing firm, survived the dot-com bubble and Sept. 11th, and other lessons. Watch video
Want a Discount? Just Ask.
If you want to reduce your business expenses in 2012 you must teach yourself one simple skill. Read more
3 Tools for Conducting Video Interviews
Need to interview a potential employee via the Internet? Check out the latest tools for smooth video chats. Read more
VenueRank: A New Gauge of Online Influence
Product spotlight: Here's a service that can help you determine your online social standing. Read more
App Review: Splashtop Remote Desktop vs. LogMeIn Ignition
Both apps offer a way to remotely tap into your office computer, but which is the best? Inc.'s John Brandon weighs in. Read more
Changing Your Tune? Best Music Services for Businesses
Forget elevator music. Here are two services that offer businesses access to a wide range of fully licensed music. Read more
Start a Killer Restaurant: 6 Tips
Advice from a white guy in Texas who became an award-winning sushi chef and restaurant owner. Read more
The Business Move That Lets Me Sleep Easy
I used to live in fear of walking into the office and hearing "Our server crashed." No more. Read more
What a CES Booth Really Costs
The exposure is tremendous: 140,000 attendees and 5,000 members of the press. But the costs are steep. Really steep. Read more
Post Office Delays: How to Avoid a Cash Flow Crunch
Changes coming soon to the U.S. Postal Service will slow payments from your clients. Take steps to minimize the impact now. Read more
4 Business Metrics You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Profit and revenue tell you a lot--but they don't tell you everything about the health of your business. Read more
When to Spend & When to Save
These 3 questions will help you make sure you're managing your money well. Read more
Save Money With Alternative Energy
Alternative energy can provide financial rewards and make a statement about your green stance, but it’s important to evaluate all your options. Read more
How to Calculate Depreciation and Amortization
Here are a few things you should know when calculating depreciation for your company's assets. Read more
How Well Do You Know Your Supplier?
As you set your budget for 2012, it's a good time to take a fresh look at your suppliers and see if the relationship still works for you. Read more
5 Investments Your Business Can't Live Without
What investments will give you the biggest pay off in the long run? Experts weigh in on where to spend in your annual budget. Read more
How to Beat the Defensive Pricing Game
Are your competitors lowering prices? Here's how to beat them at their own game. Read more
World's Coolest Offices: Best Small Offices
There's a car dealership shaped like a helmet, and a serene dentist's office. These offices pack such a design punch, one might never notice they're short on... View slideshow
5 Tips for Forecasting and Maintaining Cash Flow
It’s time to go through expenses with a fine-toothed comb, cutting any leakage to maximize cash flow. Experts say comb and repeat. Read more
Is Your Budget Ready for Worst Case Scenario?
Thanks to credit crunches and slow sales, experts say the key to budgeting for 2012 is being prepared for the worst. Here are the simple steps to building a ... Read more
Don’t Leave Off-site Employees in the Dark: Get Connected With Yammer
It’s becoming common practice among small businesses to have employees spread out all over the country and even all over the globe. ... Read more
5 Tips for Trimming Your Fuel Costs
Whether you have a few company cars or a fleet of several dozen trucks, you can save money on fuel by making minor changes to your operations and driving. Read more
Why Small Businesses Overpay for Health Insurance
And what you can do about it. Read more
How to Get Your Managers to Think Like Owners
Cash flow is like oxygen. If it runs out, nothing else matters. Here's how to encourage your managers to stretch every dollar. Hint: Make sure their jobs dep... Read more
The Best Money I Ever Spent: Campbell McKellar, Founder of Loosecubes
What made the difference? Inc.com asks savvy entrepreneurs to reveal the one thing their business couldn't have lived without, and how much it cost. Read more
How to Make Great Brand Merchandise
Creating brand merchandise can strengthen customer loyalty and enlist fans to spread your name—"but you don't want to make just another oversized T-shirt. Read more
Case Study: Paying Employee Health Claims Out-of-Pocket
John Schmitt opted to self-fund his employees' medical claims, and saw his company health insurance costs drop 20 percent. Read more
5 Tips for Managing a Global Supply Chain
Here are tips for streamlining and maintaining an efficient international supply chain as a small business owner. Read more
Enloop: The Turbo Tax of Business Plans
For businesses just starting out (and even for businesses that are already established), writing a business plan that bankers and investors can understand... Read more
