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Private Equity 101: New Platforms vs. Add-Ons

Understanding the difference between a new "platform" and "add-on" investments is key to any business owners talking to private equity groups (PEGs).  Read more

Where Have All the M&A Deals Gone?

Why this may be the worst time to sell a business.  Read more

How to Find and Leverage an Investment Banker

A good investment banker is more than just a deal-maker; they can also provide important insights about your business and industry.  Read more

Seller's Remorse: How to Avoid It

After you sell your company, you'll probably pop open a nice bottle of bubbly and go on a well-deserved vacation. Then what?  Read more

When Happiness Is Not Enough

Keeping employees loyal isn't all about perks. Sometimes, you need to use both carrots and sticks.  Read more

Dude, How Has Thrillist Grown So Fast? 

In 2010, Thrillist founders Ben Lerer and Adam Rich knew it was time to diversify revenue streams. Here's how they did it.  Watch video

Forget IPO. The New Goal? Get Acquired

Economists might explain the decline in IPOs through market conditions. The start-up and venture capital communities see it differently.  Read more

What Private Equity Investors Want: 5 Metrics

Investors use these five measurements to gauge the health of your company.  Read more

Entrepreneurs to Watch This Fashion Week

Fashion's biggest week means big business for these inspiring companies behind the scenes and on the runways.  View slideshow

Eight Ball, Corner Pocket: Think 6 Steps Ahead of the Competition

Want explosive growth? Strategize like a world-renowned pool player.  Read more

What's the ROI on Your Company?

Before you approach an investor to fund your growth strategy, make sure you are able to articulate what they will receive in return.  Read more

Pebble Leaves Backers Hanging

The famed Kickstarter project has 85,000 smartwatch orders to fill ... and won't commit to a ship date.  Read more

2 Reasons to Avoid Venture Capital

Many growth company CEOs believe they need to raise venture capital to achieve success. Here are two reasons to reconsider.  Read more

What Makes Method's Sale to Ecover So Different?

Acquisitions often fail. So what makes Method founders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry believe the sale to Ecover could buck the trend?  Read more

6 Vital Decisions You Must Make to Succeed

What's the difference between those who succeed and those who fail? The answer lies in these six decisions.  Read more

An Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg

Inc.com columnist Phil Simon says Facebook could solve a few key problems with one simple solution: Charge users--they'll pay.  Read more

6 Signs Your Market is Maturing

Every growth market must eventually mature. When that happens, will you know how to evolve your strategy to succeed?  Read more

4 Ways to Successfully Mix Business & Pleasure

There's nothing wrong with pitching business to your friends as long as you follow these unwritten rules of engagement.  Read more

When a Joint Venture Makes Sense

A joint venture can provide access to the resources you need. But is this type of partnership a better option than a merger, acquisition or strategic alliance?  Read more

Build a Track Record of Success 

Eboo Patel, founder of non-profit Interfaith Youth Core, says success isn't a one time thing; you have to build up some street cred.  Watch video

4 Supreme Court Decisions That Matter to You

A health-care ruling is on everyone's minds. But it's already been a momentous term for the high court. Here's how its decisions will affect small business a...  Read more

Business Opportunities in Supply Chain Management

Manufacturers are ramping up again. So if you can move products fast and efficiently from Point A to Point B, look to logistics for big opportunities.  Read more

Business Opportunities in Water Conservation

As demand for clean water rises, and the supply of clean water decreases, the time for innovation in the water sector is now.  Read more

The $4 Million Complaint Call

Several years ago, a single problem customer changed the fate of my company. Here's the story.  Read more

Business Opportunities in IT Consulting

IT consulting is booming as businesses transition to mobile and cloud-based computing.  Read more