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
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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
