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10 Start-up Incubators to Watch
Businesses that go through incubators historically have a close to 90 percent survival rate. We've pinpointed some of the most productive. View slideshow
Exploiting Idea Marketplaces
5 Rules of Success From the DIY Masters
Experts on makeshift innovation held court at the first DIY Business Association Conference in Brooklyn. They share their unconventional wisdom with Inc.com. Read more
A Quirky Way to Innovate
Ben Kaufman's website harnesses open innovation to let users develop new products. Read more
When Hackers Become Makers
How the practice of hacking is going mainstream and creating good. Read more
The Next Big Thing at SXSW
SXSW Interactive served as the launching point for Twitter and Foursquare. Here are three intriguing start-ups vying to make their mark in Austin this year. Read more
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A Valentine's Day Guide to Wooing the Media
It's not unlike developing a romantic relationship: You'll need wit, persistence, and a good deal of charm to be successful. Read more
Reignite Your Passion for the Business: 6 Tips
Somewhere along the way you lost the thrill of running your own business. Here's how to get it back. Read more
3 Ways to Shrink Your Start-up Legal Costs
The average legal bill even before VC financing can run more than $20,000. Why pay that when DIY options abound? Read more
The Business of Building a 'Honey Badger' Empire
Honey Badger don't care. But its creator does--and he's hoping he can build a business around the most fearless mammal on earth. Read more
Why the World Drinks Espresso
How did coffee go from a cheap commodity to a gourmet drink? You have this man (and several other innovators) to thank. Read more
How Pinterest Really Makes Money: Should You Care?
How else did you expect the site to make money? My company uses the same business model--and there's nothing unethical about it. Read more
The 9 Most Common Start-up Mistakes
Mistakes are a great way to learn. But why not skip the pain and suffering yourself--at least on these 9 mistakes. Read more
Accelerator vs. Incubator: What’s the Difference?
The terms sometimes get used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. And that matters if you're thinking of applying. Read more
5 Traits Your Next Freelancer Must Have
Need a good hired gun? Here's what to look for. Read more
How the Super Bowl Shortchanged the Web
Streaming the Super Bowl was smart. Turning it into a second-tier version of the event? Not so much. Read more
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