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The Growing Cost of Doing Business in China
Small businesses such as Olive Juice and Gonzo Games grapple with rising prices.
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Celebrating the Start-up Entrepreneur
A new website celebrates start-up culture by illustrating maxims and insights from successful entrepreneurs.
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6 Tips for Manufacturing in China
Taylor Llewellyn’s needlepoint belt and accessories line, Tucker Blair, is quintessentially American, but made in China. Here are his tips for working with a Chinese contract manufacturer.
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How to Find a Contract Manufacturer in China
One young entrepreneur explains what he learned by quitting his job and hopping on a one-way flight to China.
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10 Steps to Starting a Business in China
China's fast-growing consumer class is giving business owners new reasons to set up shop abroad. Here's how to start and grow your business.
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The Secrets of a Road Warrior
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A World Of Goods
International trading companies such as Boles & Co. ("Our Man in Zurich, Tokyo, and Hong Kong," January) may become large and profitable, but they won... Read more
Hong Kong: One Order Of Sweet And Sour Takeover
When the People's Republic of China becomes a landlord of Hong Kong in 1997, will freewheeling capitalism receive an eviction notice? China has agreed to ... Read more
Open the Gates
Reasons why immigration may be the most effective way to boost the economy. Read more
Creating Thirst for American Wine in China
Small U.S. wineries -- particularly those in Washington and Oregon -- are grabbing a piece of China's growing market. Read more
The Real Threat From Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore have seen their future, and it is not providing cheap labor for American know-how. Read more
Taming the Dragon
It's what some refer to as the great "call" of China -- the siren song of the most populous market on earth, one that is virtually untapped by outsiders. ... Read more
The Chinese Way Of Business
What appears to be a good old-fashioned family business may be a $100-million international conglomerate Read more
Best Business Class: United Airlines
First class too pricey ? United Airlines is spiffing up its international business class with 1... Read more
The Cutting Edge
Hair salons feature artwork and jazz music to enhance employees' creativity and pamper customers. Read more
On-Line Oversight
A brief story about a company that set up international e-mail, the benefits and how other companies can do it. Read more
Small Business on a Mission
A quick look at a small-business-only exporting mission established by the Department of Commerce. Read more
Make The Most Of Your Money
"Aggressive cash management is important to a small company like Retech," says James Mayfield, controller of the Ukiah, Calif., engineering firm. Re... Read more
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From Start-Up to Globalization: The 2000 Inc. 500
The technical savvy of many companies in the 2000 Inc. 500 is just one aspect of their high level of sophistication. A number of them already hav... Read more
Big Board chairman John J. Phelan Jr. may have to stick with "melt-down," since he is credited with being first to apply that description to the stock mar... Read more
The Recent Evolution of Ethics in Business Practice and Policy
The growing attention to and awareness of business ethics can be attributed to a number of factors. These include the increased globalization and decentra... Read more
Where's the Capital of China?
Chinese banks have become a source of funding for small-business owners around the world. An overview of China's stake in the world economy and what to expec... Read more
China Inc.
Two Inc. writers look at China's new embrace of capitalism and its impact on the future of global economics. Read more
Working Without a Safety Net
What does the average entrepreneur have in common with the main character from "The Matrix"? Both of them embrace the unknown -- and know when to ... Read more
Inc. 500 Hall of Fame
Four companies join the ranks of those that keep growing, and growing, and... Read more
Enter the Dragon
How do you reconcile a love for Hollywood glitz with an admiration for cost-conscious Asian filmmaking? Ask Robert Cain. Read more
China's Hot Companies
China's entrepreneurial ventures have grown despite the communist government. Read more
Working Without a Safety Net
What does the average entrepreneur have in common with the main character from "The Matrix"? Both of them embrace the unknown -- and know when to take chances. Read more
5 Cures For The Layover Blues
Thanks to delays and overcrowding, airports are a second home for many business travelers. If you are facing a four-hour wait, you could get a little work do... View slideshow
A Business Owner's Guide to Preventive Law
A look at some ongoing steps you need to take to trim your legal bills. Read more
Introducing Inc.com's Local Sections
With apologies to Tip O'Neill, you might say that all business is local. That is why Inc.com is rolling out 12 new sections devoted to some of the major m... Read more
The 2010 Inc. 5000: Top 10 Asian Entrepreneurs
Tracing their roots to countries as diverse as Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea, these entrepreneurs overcame linguistic, financial, and cultural barriers to ... View slideshow
Great for a Business Dinner: BLT Steak
A modern steakhouse with a French bistro vibe, BLT Steak serves up regional specials and par... Read more
Trading, American Style
I'm rather struck by the fact that the author of the article on Jack Boles's trading company ("Our Man in Zurich, Tokyo, and Hong Kong," January) focuses ... Read more
Business Trips Don't Have to be All Business
Being away on business shouldn't mean doing away with enjoyment. It should mean doing things differently. Get an expert's tips on how to get the most out of ... Read more
I'm No Copycat
So says Belvin Friedson, who insists there's more than one way to be innovative. Read more
Top 10 Minority-Run Companies (By Growth)
Amir Amirfar and Associates Amir Amirfar The head of this architectural and engineering ... Read more
Group Insurance
A former CIO explains how virtual teams can quickly gather information for even your most far-flung staffers. Read more
In China, the Cost of Doing Business Rises
Recent wage hikes combined with rising prices mean China isn't as cheap an option as it once was. Read more
Young Entrepreneurs, Cool Products
The entrepreneurs featured on Inc.com's 30 Under 30 list this year have brought to market a variety of products including bespoke suits, anti-gravity treadmi... View slideshow
Top 10 South Asian Entrepreneurs
From IT services to industrial supply, these are the top small businesses run by CEOs of South Asian heritage. View slideshow
Focused Bets
Just because sector funds are something of a crapshoot is no reason to ignore cost comparisons. Shop wisely. Of the eight sector groups tracked b... Read more
The China Hedge
It seems simple: If you fear that Chinese competition will hurt your business, why not invest in Chinese companies? Read more
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