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Recent Small Business Week Articles

Think Your Business Is Big Enough? Think Again

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Mar 12, 2012

We struggle every day with the ever-present need to get bigger, then get bigger again, in order to meet our objectives and create a sustainable business.  Read more


Acquired Companies Can Retain Independence, Innovation

By Howard Greenstein |  Mar 12, 2012

Here's how one Israeli company acquired a start-up company, and helped innovation, independence, and creativity flourish there.  Read more


Your Business Can Be More Than Just a Job

By Michael E. Gerber |  Mar 9, 2012

Did you fantasize about the lifestyle you would have as an entrepreneur? Surprised it hasn't turned out that way? It's not too late to turn things around.  Read more


Want to Start a New Line of Business? Next Steps

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Mar 9, 2012

Determining the right path for a new business or market begins with a precise examination and prioritization of the target customer.  Read more


Missed Your Sales Targets? What to Do Now

By John Treace |  Mar 8, 2012

Use these 4 steps to get back on track after a big revenue miss.  Read more


3 Tips to Growing Your Company In a Recession

By Eric Markowitz |  Mar 7, 2012

Three CEOs of Inc. 5000 companies weigh in on what it takes to scale up and expand in a down economy.  Read more


6 Outstanding 'Unofficial' Business Partners

By Jay Love |  Mar 7, 2012

Are you using informal contacts to drive your business? Here are six relationships that are worth nurturing.  Read more


In Search of Sustainable Growth

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Mar 6, 2012

Previous growth is no indicator of continued success. So Karl heads to Inc.’s GrowCo conference looking for new ideas.  Read more


Why You’ve Got to Stay Thirsty for Growth

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Mar 5, 2012

Why we all need to satisfy the thirst to growth, and you should never allow that thirst to be quenched.  Read more


Turns Shipping Containers into Med Clinics: G3Box

By Nicole Carter |  Mar 4, 2012

Through their young company, Gabrielle Palermo and her three co-founders are donating clinics to those in need.  Read more


What the Smartest People Focus On

By Caitlin Berens |  Mar 2, 2012

Alexander Osterwalder is an expert on business model innovation. Here’s what he has to say about your current business model -- and why it’s not working.  Read more


Women: 5 Ways to Supersize Your Business

By Geri Stengel |  Mar 1, 2012

Women are starting businesses at a record rate, but the number that break a million in revenues is flat. What's up with that?  Read more


Caution: Your Business Is Not Irreplaceable

By Matthew Swyers |  Feb 29, 2012

It is easier than ever for your customers to find your competitors. Make sure they do not need to.  Read more


Choosing A Market? Follow 2 Rules

By Michael Lazerow |  Feb 28, 2012

How this serial entrepreneur knew June 2007 was the right time to start a company that would build social media apps for Facebook.  Read more


A Silicon Valley Tale of Humiliation and Revenge

By Burt Helm |  Feb 28, 2012

He was fired from the company he helped create, YouSendIt. Then the cyberattacks started.  Read more


The Most Accomplished, Best-Connected Entrepreneur You've Never Heard Of

By Leigh Buchanan |  Feb 28, 2012

After a couple dozen successes, Howard Tullman is building Flashpoint Academy, which he calls the front seat of the world stage.  Read more


Fighting Fake FiveFingers

By Jennifer Alsever |  Feb 28, 2012

When Vibram had trouble meeting demand for its popular FiveFingers running shoes, the market became flooded with counterfeit, nearly identical, shoes. Here's...  Read more


Who's Taking on Ticketmaster?

By Jennifer Alsever |  Feb 28, 2012

Ticketmaster, which recently merged with Live Nation, dominates the multibillion-dollar ticketing industry. But these companies are looking to steal the show.  Read more


The Way I Work: Tim O’Shaughnessy, LivingSocial

By Tim O'Shaughnessy |  Feb 28, 2012

"If you're not nervous about one or two decisions every day, you probably aren't trying hard enough."  Read more


How to Choose Your Battles More Wisely

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 27, 2012

Compete where you have an advantage and can win, and don’t be tempted by the siren song of business models you don’t know how to execute.  Read more


Fearlessly Take Risks to Grow Your Firm

By Vanessa Merit Nornberg |  Feb 24, 2012

Go ahead. Don't look back. Enlist a rookie employee to solve procedural problems, or launch an audacious product line.  Read more


How Attractive Are You to Potential Suitors?

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 24, 2012

When showcasing your capabilities for a prospective business partner, three key elements could help you close the deal.  Read more


Why South America Is a Hot Spot for Exporting

By Christina DesMarais |  Feb 24, 2012

If you've ever thought about going overseas, now's the time to look south. And this New Jersey company wants to be your tour guide.  Read more


New Concept? Ask These 3 Questions First

By Frank Addante |  Feb 24, 2012

To rigorously evaluate a new idea, business plan, sales pitch, or product feature, be sure you ask these three simple questions. They will save you.  Read more


Who Really Gets Uncle Sam's Small Business Contracts

By Constantine von Hoffman |  Feb 24, 2012

Three of every four "small business" contracts awarded by the U.S. government go to the likes of Apple, Chevron and GE.  Read more