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Utah's New Tech Powerhouse
Jack Brittain, the University of Utah’s tech venture development chief, talks about how his school launched more tech start-ups than MIT in 2009.
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A Senator's Exit Interview
As he prepares to leave Congress, Senator Bob Bennett of Utah reflects on his life in business and in politics.
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Meet the BYU Student Who Took Orabrush Viral
Dr. Bob had a tongue cleaner that no one wanted to buy. Then he found Jeffrey Harmon, a college student who understood how to create a viral marketing hit.
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Taking the Direct Route to Sales Growth
A group of companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have expanded rapidly by adopting the approach made famous by companies such as Mary Kay and Tupperware.
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Brock Blake, CEO of Funding Universe
The CEO of Funding Universe answers questions on raising capital from banks, angel investors, and local venture capital firms.
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Reader Mail: June 2010
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Inc. 500 Countdown: Arena Communications
Today's Inc. 500 honoree, Arena Communications, makes a business of helping Republican congressional candidates by producing political direct mail in supp... Read more
Going Virtual: A Whole New Perspective
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical before Inc. began its virtual experiment... Read more
Shell Games
She sells seashells down by the seashore, as the famous tongue-twister goes. He, on the other hand, sells corporate shells in Salt Lake City and Denver, a... Read more
Business for Sale: Looking for Heady Growth?
Looking for heady growth? Check out this Utah-based restaurant and microbrewery. Read more
And They're Off
The business drama of the Olympic competition. Read more
The End of Rush Hour?
Amid a tight labor market, smaller companies are hoping to retain key employees by letting them work from home and offering other commuting incentives. Read more
The Best Places in America to Own a Business
Inc. report on the best locations to own a business. Read more
Reinventing the Local TV Ad
A new website celebrates the spirit of quirky TV commercials produced by local businesses. Read more
Utah Celebrates Small-Business Day
Feb. 13, 2007 -- Small-business owners in Utah are gathering at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday for Small Business... Read more
Getting Carded
New business creates wallet-size plastic cards with microfilmed medical history information. Read more
They Recycle Whole Trees
Kinko's Copy Centers plants trees to replace those destroyed to produce the paper used by the company. Read more
Directory of Organizations Promoting Independent Businesses
1000 FRIENDS OF IOWA , Fights sprawl malls and sponsors "buy local" campaigns. 3524 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313; 515-288-5364; fax,... Read more
More Cities To Get Clearwire 4G WiMax
Clearwire announced today it's adding more cities to its list of "who's getting 4G WiMax service next". They are: Miami, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Salt Lak... Read more
Why Small Cities Rock
Forget New York and San Francisco. With beautiful scenery, skilled workers, and affordable housing, smaller cities are luring companies in droves. Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah
THE INSULAR MORMON CULTURE THAT ONCE BROUGHT ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IS NOW A MAJOR LIABILITY FOR BUSINESS OWNERS. Read more
Jump-Starting Customer Service
Shortly after you buy a car from Hayes Brothers in Salt Lake City, the $60-million dealership invites you over for dinner. The sales staff serves up a com... Read more
Connecting in the Extreme
The president of a speakers' bureau and agency for athetes explains how technology has freed her from the office. Read more
Network: October 1992
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read more
The Best Big Cities for Starting and Growing a Business
Report examines the concentration of new businesses in states, regions, metro, and rural areas. Read more
Inc. 500 Internet Firm Nets $22.5 Million
April 9, 2007 -- IKANO Communications, a Salt Lake City-based retail and private-label Internet services firm, has secured $22.5 million ... Read more
Cashing In On Cash
Don't let excess cash sit idle, especially when banks are willing to pay a high price for it. Take advantage of high interest rates by investing some of t... Read more
Behind the Scenes: Companies At The Heart of Everyday Life
Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Alabama | 4.27.08, 3:15 p.m. Read more
Going Mouseless
The owner of a real estate company reviews new technology designed to replace the PC mouse. Read more
How to Sell Luxury Goods in a Bad Economy
How to keep consumers buying, even in a recession Read more
Where Do Great Ideas Come From?
To hear these Inc 500 all-stars tell it, it's not from books or market research; it's from keeping your eyes and ears open. Read more
The Name of the Game
One company changed the name and color of its unsuccessful product and saw sales take off. Read more
All the President's Mail
Peter Valcarce is a direct marketer with a mission: to get Republicans elected. Read more
The Allure of the West
The standouts on this year's list are the cities that know how to attract entrepreneurs. Read more
The Inc. Second 100
The runners-up to the 1981 INC. 100 are more profitable, more productive, and more stable. Read more
Manage Inventory and Prevent Theft -- Right from Your Desktop
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
How To Stay on a Winning Streak
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, of the Harvard Business School, shares the four commandments most winners follow. Read more
Foreign Affairs
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, " Charles Dickens wrote about the period of the French Revolution, and a number of U.S. companies co... Read more
Boomtowns '06: Hottest Large Cities
Employment Base of 450,000 or more. Read more
Sweets Smell of Success
For sale: A 42-year-old chocolate maker in Utah for $2.5 million. Read more
Where the Growth Is
The best cities for growing a business and how to follow the signs to thriving markets. Read more
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