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Unification Theory

By William R. Pape |  Mar 15, 2000

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?

Mar 14, 2000

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

By Kimberly McCall |  Mar 13, 2000

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

Mar 8, 2000

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

Mar 8, 2000

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

Mar 8, 2000

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

Mar 8, 2000

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

By Andrew Raskin |  Mar 1, 2000

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

By Ilan Mochari |  Mar 1, 2000

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

Mar 1, 2000

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

Mar 1, 2000

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

Mar 1, 2000

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

Playing Baseball for Profits and Prizes

By Karen Carney |  Mar 1, 2000

Carolina Safety Associates, based in Gastonia, N.C., sells and services fire protection equipment from more than a dozen branches throughout the Southeast...  Read more

The Complete Franchise Business Plan

By Roger C. Rule |  Mar 1, 2000

What's the big difference between a traditional start-up business plan and a start-up franchise plan? Essentially, the latter must combine compone...  Read more

Upstarts: Start-Up Services

By D.M. Osborne |  Feb 1, 2000

A look at several companies that sell "start-up-in-a-box" services designed to help new businesses hit the ground running.  Read more

Seven Ways to Avoid Merger Blunders

By Ralph Ward |  Feb 1, 2000

The pace of corporate mergers just keeps on accelerating, but often directors face a "bet the company" merger decision with too little time, facts, or adv...  Read more

The Start-Up Diaries: Taking the Leap

By Michael S. Hopkins |  Jan 1, 2000

What is life really like when you start a business? Inc. profiles five companies and their founders as they journey through the start-up experience.  Read more

Scenario for a Great Future

Jan 1, 2000

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10 Common Mistakes of Prospective Franchisees

By Roger C. Rule |  Jan 1, 2000

1. Not reading, understanding or asking questions about the disclosure document. These documents are typically long, sometimes 80 pages, ...  Read more

Tested Ways for Teaching Business Effectively

Dec 11, 1999

Get People Laughing When Basis International began sharing financial information with employees a few years ago, employees were inv...  Read more

Leading the Way to Fairer Trade Practices

By Marjorie Kelly |  Dec 6, 1999

When you buy a pound of gourmet coffee for $8 or $9, as little as 40 cents of that maygo to the farmers who grew it. Much is siphoned off by middlemen in ...  Read more

Achieving Global Greatness

Nov 16, 1999

The New Global Leaders, by Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries with Elizabeth Florent-Treacy Jossey-Bass, 188 pages, $28.50 Effective...  Read more

3-2-1 Contract

By Ilan Mochari |  Nov 15, 1999

Having trouble with complex government certification forms? EZCertify.com simplifies the application process and helps minority companies compete for governm...  Read more

From Culture Shock to Success Abroad

Nov 5, 1999

Breaking Through Culture Shock by Elisabeth Marx. Nicholas Brealey, 233 pages, $25. In this era of global competition, the career ...  Read more

The Quotable Entrepreneur: Ed Robinson

By Inc. staff |  Nov 1, 1999

"We have all this growth, and still not as much play money as you think. Sixty to seventy percent of revenues go right back into payroll, plus more to wor...  Read more

In a Former Life: M. Farooq Kathwari

By Ilan Mochari |  Nov 1, 1999

Present life : CEO of Ethan Allen, a $679-million manufacturer and retailer of furniture, with 316 stores and 21 plants, ...  Read more

Choosing Strategic Partners that Really Partner

By Lisa H. Buksbaum |  Nov 1, 1999

Ever feel like a six-armed octopus? "If I only had two more arms, I could accomplish so much more!" Every entrepreneur is a master multitasker, always doi...  Read more

Domestic Policy

By Donna Fenn |  Nov 1, 1999

James Lloyd, CEO of Versatile Systems, has spent years trying to balance the needs of his company with those of his family. His continued struggle demonstrat...  Read more

Success Finds Its Way South of the Border

By Marc Ballon |  Oct 26, 1999

What lurks beyond Rio Grande A leading expert on the opportunities and risks for U.S. companies in Mexico is Stephen Blank, a profes...  Read more

Information to Secure from a Franchisor

By Erwin J. Keup |  Oct 24, 1999

Here's a helpful checklist for investigating franchise opportunities.  Read more

Franchise Site Evaluation Form

By Erwin J. Keup |  Oct 24, 1999

Name of person making report: Address: Phone: Date of report: Address of site: Information on Site, Customers, ...  Read more

Lawyers Are Paid to Be Buttinskis

Oct 22, 1999

The legal establishment put those hoops in your way so that you would be forced to jump through them. It would bear you no fruit to file a complaint in yo...  Read more

Grub Stakes

Oct 21, 1999

At Jack Hartnett's company, managers have an equity stake in the operations they run. "You've got to give them a piece of the action. That gives them thei...  Read more

Origins of the 500: Globe-Trotters

By John Grossmann |  Oct 15, 1999

Where do America's fastest growing private companies get all those great ideas? Here's how powerful forces propelled three Inc. 500 CEOs to venture overseas.  Read more

Origins of the 500: On the Road

By Susan Hansen |  Oct 15, 1999

Where do America's fastest growing private companies get all those great ideas? Here's why deciding to base Solutech Inc. in his sleepy hometown has paid off...  Read more