Venture-Backed IPOs Tanking
Just one VC-backed company went public over the past two quarters, as investors wait for the market to rebound. Read more
Exit Strategies
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Secrets of a $110 Million Man
There are no guarantees when it comes to running a business. But the best entrepreneurs I know follow these guidelines. Read more
We Went Public
It's not an easy process, but the CEOs of these Inc. 5000 companies believe it was worth it. Read more
Intuit's Scott Cook on Motivating Employees 
Founder and chairman of Intuit, Scott Cook is responsible for that invaluable entrepreneurial aid, Quick Books. Here he talks about how to get the most ou... Watch video
Venture-Backed IPOs Down
The weaker economy is prompting fewer businesses to go public, a VC trade group reports. Read more
The Most Valuable Companies in America
Investors are loaded with cash. Boomers are looking to buy. Foreign firms are eager to invest. What does that add up to? A seller's market for your business. Read more
Partnerships and Selling Your Company
The legal options for a minority owner. Plus, how to prepare your company for sale. Read more
I'll Be Back
For entrepreneurs, retirement doesn't mean forever. Read more
Superpoking Bill Gates
Ten questions we'd like to ask Microsoft's founder about his company's play for Facebook. Read more
100 Hot Stocks You've Never Heard Of
From the Inc. 5,000: A look at the 100 fastest-growing companies that say they're planning to go public. Read more
Breakup Blues [Audio]
Divorce can pose a serious threat to a company. Associate editor Hannah Clark explains how you can protect yourself. Watch video
A New Shell
A shady strategy gets a makeover. Read more
The Offer, Part One
You'd think he'd be celebrating, but our columnist has discovered that getting a great offer for your business can be a very scary proposition. Read more
Shutterfly Soars During Nasdaq Opening
The former Inc. 500 company raised $87 million with its initial public offering. Read more
Assessing Vonage's Grim IPO
Was it a fluke or a sign that investors no longer prize growth-company stocks? Read more
Survival Story
Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year Ping Fu discusses her software firm Geomagic. Having survived Chinese prisons, she came to America and built Geomag... Watch video
The Home Depot
Bernie Marcus, founder of The Home Depot, addresses how Sarbanes-Oxley affects small business owners today. He encourages all small business owners to get... Watch video
Disaster Relief
Richard Zuschlag, CEO of Acadian Ambulance Services, discusses his companies heroic involvement in hurricane Katrina. As a local ambulance service, Acadia... Watch video
Get the Most Out of New Employees
Vance Patterson, co-founder and CEO of Patterson Fan, discusses smart hiring practices, and how to keep the best employees involved through profit-sharing... Watch video
Companies Look to London for IPOs
A record number of small and midsize U.S. businesses are choosing to go public in the U.K. Read more
Jamba Juice Sold for $265 Million
Investors cited the former Inc. 500 company’s strong potential for continued growth. Read more
Making Your Exit
It's the most emotive topic you'll face while building your business, and probably the hardest to make. Read more
Tom Stemberg on Selling a Small Business
Tom Stemberg is founder and former CEO of Staples and venture partner at Highland Capital Partners in Lexington, Mass. Read more
Get the Number You Want
The balance sheet doesn't tell the whole story. A successful valuation takes into account lots of intangibles--and they can add up. Here are five ways to boo... Read more
The Ultimate Employee Buy-in
Sell the company to your employees? It's a great idea--both for you and for the business you're leaving behind. Read more
Businesses Say No to IPOs
Recent data suggests that fewer businesses consider IPOs as viable exit or capital strategy. Read more
Yes, You Still Can Go Public
London investors are hungry for U. S. IPOs. Here's what they're buying. Read more
What's Your Business Really Worth?
Before you try to sell, make sure you know what buyers want. Read more
A New Study Says Most Small Biz CEOs Lack Succession Plans
Leaders of fast growing small businesses plan on leaving their companies within 10 years. Read more
A New Study Says Most Small Biz CEOs Lack Succession Plans
Leaders of fast growing small businesses plan on leaving their companies within 10 years. Read more
An Entrepreneurial Education to Last a Lifetime
Raising happy, healthy -- and maybe entrepreneurial -- children. Read more
Hidden Assets
When I realized my land was worth as much as my business, I really fell in love with real estate. Read more
In this Issue
How much is your company worth in today's market? Wealth-building is one benefit of business ownership. Read more
The Ultimate Valuations Database
The Ultimate Valuations Database, Business Valuation Article. Read more
Cashing In
Profiles of four entrepreneurs who cashed in -- and what they bought. Read more
