That Magic Moment
Inc. magazine's editor-in-chief talks with Earvin "Magic" Johnson about how the focus on fast money makes rising stars "uncoachable" on the court an... Read more
Growth Strategies
Recent Growth Strategies Articles
The Store Next Door
Erstwhile competitors Crate and Barrel and the Container Store discovered that working together and selling side-by-side can boost the bottom line for both r... Read more
Small Is Beautiful
It may feel good to sign up big clients when you're starting out. But CEO Norm Brodsky suggests that it's the smaller customers who will prove to be your sal... Read more
Taming the Dragon
It's what some refer to as the great "call" of China -- the siren song of the most populous market on earth, one that is virtually untapped by outsiders. ... Read more
Portland Plays Perception Poker
Can a thriving little city in Maine bluff its way into the ranks of big-time Internet players? Read more
Snap, Crackle, Pop!
Some things never change. Take those old wooden mousetraps that your grandparents used to have around the house. They're still being churned out in Lititz, Pa. Read more
The Sacred and the Mundane
Icons of business prove that the more things change, the more the important stuff remains the same. Read more
Cutting Costs When Staying in Other Countries
Most consolidators and hotel discount directories cover international as well as domestic locations. You may want to collect several directories to optimi... Read more
Obit: Restaurateurs Lose Grip on Star's Coattails
What better celebrity to endorse your restaurant than Michael Jordan? But when the owners' friendship with their celebrity patron deteriorated, it was only a... Read more
The Second Annual Inner City 100
A listing of the fastest-growing privately held inner-city businesses in America. Read more
The Inner City 100 Almanac
A statistical look at 2000's Inner City 100 companies and the CEOs who run them. Read more
Urban Outfitters
Inner-city businesses are finding that some of their best friends are in city hall. The mayors of many cities across America -- including Austin, Chicago, Cl... Read more
On the Street Where You Live
Two experienced founders discuss why more inner-city residents don't seize the opportunity to start companies on their home turf. Read more
What? Me Worry?
Reviews of four new business books -- two on minimizing risks and competing with the big guys, one on how to effect change, and one about setting up a home o... Read more
Fishing for Big-Name Partners
It's no secret that small businesses often struggle when it comes to getting an "in" as a strategic partner with larger organizations. But companies seeki... Read more
How do I make a joint venture work?
Leadership & Strategy mentor Keith Lamb responds: We at the Lamb Group have had both good and bad experiences with joint ventures.... Read more
Speaking Their Language Even When You Don't
Now I know why my friends are so interested in speaking abroad. It is a rewarding, exhilarating, ego-building experience, even when the audience doesn't s... Read more
The Entry Level
Inc. magazine's editor-in-chief discusses the promise and reality of small-business Web sites; how the merger process goes beyond financials; why th... Read more
Merge Now, Pay Later
Take it from the Cuningham Group: When you're merging two companies, crunching the numbers is easy; melding the two company cultures is the hard part. Read more
The European Road Show
By most accounts, getting ready for an initial public offering is a bear. For days at a time, a CEO must schlepp from city to city, pitching his or her co... Read more
Be a Culturally Mindful Global Manager
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Read moreUnification Theory
Jim Carlson, CEO of Hospitality Solutions International during its acquisition, identifies seven practices that enable HSI to manage its far-flung employees ... Read more
How can I turn a small sales team into a business development group forming strategic partnerships?
Finance & Capital mentor Guy Kawasaki responds to this question from an inc.com user: In reality, every one of your employees shou... Read more
Cause-Related Marketing: Doing Something Good for Your Company and the Community
Sometimes explaining that I work in the public relations field elicits disdain, maybe a snort of derision, perhaps a subtle shaking of the head. Then ther... Read more
Protect Your Data from Prying Eyes
Are you just being paranoid if you worry that the data on your hard drive may fall into a competitor's hands? If your laptop should suddenly... Read more
Finding Electrical Outlets in an Airport
Waiting for a flight at the airport can be a bore, but if you can whip out your laptop, at least you can get some work done. But those with a long flight ... Read more
Powering Up Overseas
A Web site maintained by a world traveler in Texas can help you quickly determine what phone line and electrical plug adapters you'll need when traveling ... Read more
Extending the Life of Your Laptop Battery
For the frequent business traveler, there's only one thing more frustrating than being stuck in an airport waiting for a delayed flight: Waiting in an air... Read more
Take My Job Offer, Please. Pretty Please
These days everyone is playing hard to get, from PR agencies to employees. A look at Gazooba.com founder Andrew Raskin's education in the fine art o... Read more
Nordahl Brue: My Biggest Mistake
Nordahl Brue Founder and CEO of Bruegger's Bagel Bakeries, based in Burlington, Vt. My partner, Mike Dressell, and I started Bruegg... Read more
Getting Your Laptop through Customs
International travelers are often worried about being asked to pay duty when they pass their laptop computers through customs. Although many people never ... Read more
Cyberbutlers Serve Road Warriors' Needs
I was recently made aware of a new service being offered by several of themajor international hotel chains. Previously, I had used various butler services... Read more
Lock Down Your Laptop
Carrying a computer to all corners of the globe can be hard on the nerves. You bought it for thousands of dollars, you have your system configured just th... Read more
