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Start a Company; It's Your Only Hope of Living the Life You Want

Quitting your job may not be as risky as it seems. You should have done what you wanted a long time ago!  Read more

How to Land a Great Columnist Gig

Have a lot of war stories from your start-up days? Here's how to get a byline in a high-profile publication -- no experience required.  Read more

Andrew Mason on the Future of Groupon

The Groupon CEO talks about competing with Google, selling his stock, and his designs on mobile coupons.  Read more

How Much Success Tax Do You Pay?

And how much should you want to pay? The answer: More.  Read more

Richard Branson: You're Taking Your Business Too Seriously

Chill out, make your workplace fun, and do something socially responsible with your wealth, says the founder of the Virgin Group.  Read more

Obituary: Don Flynn, 1939-2011

The CFO of Waste Management, and also was one of three original investors in Blockbuster, which gobbled up the video-rental industry.  Read more

Carol's Daughter Founder Lisa Price Lets Go of the Reins 

Lisa Price, CEO of Carol's Daughter, talks frankly about how she transitioned from mixing beauty products in her kitchen to helming a team of experts who do ...  Watch video

Richard Branson: My Plan to End Occupy Wall Street

The billionaire sympathizes with OWS, and he has a plan for sending the protesters home satisfied. Entrepreneurs, he wants your help.  Read more

Mark Zuckerberg's Original Plans for Facebook

In a 2005 interview, the then 21-year-old founder is focused only on created a cool college directory.  Read more

Mark Zuckerberg's Advice to Start-ups

In a rare interview, the Facebook founder advises that a move to Silicon Valley is not necessary.  Read more

Obituary: Rose Kravitz, 1916-2011

For 72 years, Kravitz ran the Kravitz Delicatessen, a Youngstown, Ohio, landmark that offered a corned beef that rivaled any in the country.  Read more

Sheldon Yellen: Why I Went on Undercover Boss

Sheldon Yellen, CEO of $1 billion Belfor Holdings, explains why he's glad he went on Undercover Boss.  Read more

Business Strategies from a Billionaire

Billionaire Ted Leonsis shares lessons he learned in living a life and building a business with no regrets.  Read more

Steve Case on Jobs's Legacy 

In an interview with Inc.com's Christine Lagorio, Steve Case chokes up about Steve Jobs.  Watch video

How Do You Recall Steve Jobs?

Ever meet him? Hear him speak? How did Steve Jobs impact you? Share your reflections with Inc.com editor Eric Schurenberg and the entrepreneur community here.  Read more

Steve Jobs Remembered

Upon news of Jobs' death, entrepreneurs and leaders shared an outpouring of personal condolences, anecdotes, and inspirations via Twitter, Facebook--even the...  View slideshow

Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Apple co-founder Jobs was one of those people who kept topping himself, writes veteran technology journalist Lee Gomes. Here's a look back through Jobs's lif...  Read more

Barbara Corcoran's Sweet Smell of Revenge

The New York City real estate entrepreneur and author explains one of the more unusual motives behind her success.  Read more

Meeting Some Very Smart People

Editor Jane Berentson discusses her recent visit to the headquarters of The Kauffman Foundation, which opened its first charter school in August.  Read more

Obituary: Norbert Olberz, 1925-2011

With a firm hand (a very firm hand) and an eye for detail, he built a regional sporting-goods giant.  Read more

Steve Jobs: Timeline of the Entrepreneur

A look at the key milestones--and quotes--that shaped this true visionary's career  View slideshow

Viewpoints: The Perks of Running a Successful Business

Johnny Earle, founder of Johnny Cupcakes, takes a victory lap.  Read more

The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes Businesses Make

Running a business should earn you an honorary degree given all you will learn, says Brian Hamilton, co-founder and CEO of Sageworks.  Read more

Out of the Coma. Back to the Office.

Rob McGovern is the same driven entrepreneur he was before his horrific car accident. Except that now his brain works differently.  Read more

How to Raise $1.2 Million in Venture Capital

Drew Houston literally didn’t know what to do with his first million dollars.  Read more