How to Break Into the Fashion Industry
Emerging designers, beware: Even if you are able to create a beautiful product, the fashion world is fraught with tricky choices on incorporation, competitiv... Read more
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Social Networking Answers for Skeptics and Newbie’s
I held fast to my beliefs that social networking would eat away at my productivity levels – until my friend landed a spot on a popular network television m... Read more
The Elevator Speech Wow Factor
Do you make the best out of every elevator speech opportunity? Do networking events really pay off for you? Remember, an elevator speech is not about you; it... Read more
How to Run a One-Person Business
Starting and running a business alone isn’t for everyone. If you’re up to the challenge, here are a few tips to make it work. Read more
5 Ways to Increase Productivity with Life Balance
Is hard work paying off for you? Probably, but playing hard can increase your productivity, creativity AND bottom line. Entrepreneurs are multi-dimensiona... Read more
The 5 Rules of Solopreneur Success
Do you believe that you have to limit your company's growth because you're a solo entrepreneur? 'Solo' doesn't necessarily mean small but sometimes we for... Read more
Close the Deal with a Flexible Communication Style
Do you have a well-defined communication style? A mode you kick into when you're pitching a client, speaking to an employee or freelancer, or presenting t... Read more
The Imposter Syndrome - When Fear Blocks Success
High achieving women most commonly suffer from the affects of The Imposter Syndrome, wondering if their choice of words will sound right or if their decision... Read more
If You Want It So Much, Why Don't You Have It?
I used to believe that if I ever became 'successful' that my life would change in ways that felt uncomfortable to me. It wasn't a conscious belief but it ... Read more
What Is YOUR Personal Brand?
As business owners we know that branding our business is important, but what about branding ourselves? Today I have the honor of interviewing Dan Schawbel... Read more
How to Choose a Business Entity
Just started a new business and don't know whether to incorporate as an LLC, S-corporation, or sole proprietorship? Have no fear. Read more
Debunking The Delegation Myths
Too often I get calls from business owners sending out an S.O.S. because they're too busy to enjoy life and good health. In the quest for freedom owning y... Read more
The Anatomy of an Ethical Testimonial
A while back I received a marketing email for a home study course that piqued my curiosity. It boasted "astounding" results with a money-back guarantee to... Read more
The Pros and Cons of Setting Up a C Corp
Converting a company to a C Corp can help you establish some legal and financial separation between you and your business. But the switch involves more paper... Read more
How to Structure a Partnership
Partnerships are incredibly common--and incredibly hard to sustain. Here's how to set up a partnership that is equitable, efficient, and mutually rewarding. Read more
Living on Planet Pleasant
Marla Tabaka is a life and business coach who helps entrepreneurs in achieving their business and life goals faster and smarter. She serves as a Success Coac... Read more
Getting By with a Little Help from Their Friends
Many young entrepreneurs enlist partners to start their companies, rather than trying to go it alone. So what's the downside? Read more
Sole Proprietors Make Less But Pay Less Taxes
Report examines the impact of taxes on various corporate structures. Read more
How to Bring Your Invention to Market
Here's a step-by-step process for turning a good idea for a new invention into a financial success. Read more
Structuring Equity at an LLC
A reader asks, What are the best practices for structuring equity as part of the compensation package at a limited liability partnership, or LLC? Read more
And the Money Comes Rolling In
Markus Frind works one hour a day and brings in $10 million a year. How does he do it? He keeps things simple. Read more
How to Incorporate
If you are starting a business, or you already run one but haven't thought strategically about its legal structure--S Corp, C Corp, or LLC--you need to take ... Read more
I Hereby Resolve…
I resolve that in 2009 I will blog for Inc.com every day. Read more
(Almost) Endless Summer
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A Haven For Virtual Companies
Behind Vermont's unlikely ploy to attract online businesses Read more
Innovation: How the Creative Stay Creative
Innovative companies require innovative people. For lessons on developing a creative work force, we asked some of the nation's top innovation consultants how... Read more
How to Keep Joint Projects Jumping
Benjamin Gomes-Casseres, a Brandeis University professor who has written several books on alliances, offers this advice for copacetic co-development. Read more
Essential Tools for the Solo Entrepreneur
One of the most important steps for solo entrepreneurs -- or solopreneurs -- to take is to build credibility on the Web. The following tools can help you do ... Read more
eBay 101 
Many entrepreneurs are making big money on eBay these days. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman highlights everything you need to get started. Watch video
Case Study: Could Organic Valley Thrive Without Wal-Mart?
Organic Valley couldn't sell enough milk to Wal-Mart. And that was the problem. Read more
Breakup Blues [Audio]
Divorce can pose a serious threat to a company. Associate editor Hannah Clark explains how you can protect yourself. Watch video
How To Get Started [Audio]
The global economy may offer a world of new opportunities, but it also means dealing with red tape, foreign currencies, and confusing local tax laws. Wher... Watch video
Surviving Google
When we profiled blog search engine Technorati in February 2006, CEO David Sifry wa... Read more
Case Study: How Six Apart Tapped Social Networks
The company pioneered blog software. But with the advent of social networking, was it ready to branch out? Read more
