Great Companies


The Great Leaders Series: Ray Kroc of McDonald's

He did not invent the fast-food business or even the system for which McDonald's became famous. But Ray Kroc was able to bring to scale his operation in a way that few entrepreneurs could rival.

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Why a CEO Needs to Have a Plan B

For nearly three decades, in good times and bad, Jack Stack has run his company, SRC, as though disaster could strike at any moment. Now, with the economy cratering, he’s glad he did.

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This Is How It's Done: Smart Business Moves

30 classic examples of innovation, from the Inc. archives

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How I Did It: William Wang, CEO, Vizio

When the founder of TV-maker Vizio--soon to be a $2 billion company--says it’s not about the money, believe him. Surviving a fiery plane crash gives a man some perspective.

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Fresh From Prison, a Brother Rejoins the Family Bread Business

Glenn Dahl was taking an absurd risk in letting his younger brother Dave -- recovering addict, six-time felon -- back into his life and business

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Recent Great Companies Articles

How I Did It: Margot Fraser

Margot Fraser, the founder of Birkenstock, USA, recalls 40 years of peace, love, and clunky sandals  Read story

Just Play

As the makers of the games Guitar Hero and now Rock Band settle into their success -- check that, their utter domination of the world's basements and dorm ro...  Read story

The Customer is the Company

Threadless churns out dozens of new items a month -- with no advertising, no professional designers, no sales force and no retail distribution. And it's neve...  Read story

Everything Will Change

Perhaps the ultimate business tool is acceptance. Everything Will Change. Many of the changes will surprise you. If that sounds exciting, you're ready for th...  Read story

Roger Staubach on Turning Salespeople into Team Players

The former Dallas Cowboy, now CEO of the Staubach Co., on fostering teamwork.  Read story

The Coolest Little Start-Up in America

For TerraCycle's Tom Szaky, nothing could be cooler--or sweeter--than selling garbage packaged in garbage.  Read story

Jamba Juice Sold for $265 Million

Investors cited the former Inc. 500 company’s strong potential for continued growth.  Read story

The Power of Listening

How does an old-line manufacturer in a stagnant industry manage to grow 25% a year for 10 years? By taking its employees seriously.  Read story

The Innovation Factor: Built to Invent

Part 1 of a three-installment series on hypercreative organizations and the strategies behind them.  Read story

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