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Fast Growth for Healthy Snacks

By Caitlin Berens |  Mar 6, 2012

Inc. 5000 applicant Snikiddy, founded by Mary Schulman and her mother, is finding success in the health food market with its snacks.  Read more

7 Free Apps That Will Make Life Better

By Janine Popick |  Mar 6, 2012

These free (or next to free) apps promise to make your life easier.  Read more

How Much Are Your Employees Worth?

By Glen Blickenstaff |  Mar 6, 2012

Compensation can be a real positive in influencing the performance of a company, or it can create real problems.  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

9 Things You Must Do to Be a Market Leader

By Ilya Pozin |  Mar 6, 2012

A good product is only the cost of entry. If you're going to thrive, you'll need more than that.  Read more

Mr. President, Help Us Bring Back the Spirit of Innovation

By Naveen Jain |  Mar 6, 2012

Entrepreneur and innovator Naveen Jain calls for the President to implement several suggestions that promise to spur innovation and entrepreneurship in America.  Read more

The Case for Humor

By Kevin Daum |  Mar 5, 2012

Here are three powerful reasons why using humor attracts customers and helps communication.  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

7 Last Minute Ideas for National Employee Appreciation Day

By Matthew Swyers |  Mar 1, 2012

Forgot about National Employee Appreciation Day? Bet your employees didn't. Here are a few quick tips to keep you out of the doghouse.  Read more

Stop Contractors from Stealing Your Customers

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 29, 2012

Companies that provide most of their value through independent contractors are always at risk. Here’s how to create a model that's win-win for the business...  Read more

3 Most Innovative Social Sites Right Now

By Aaron Aders |  Feb 29, 2012

A shortlist of the top three most useful, innovative and interesting social platforms today.  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

What to Do When Relationships Sour

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 28, 2012

Business relationships can sometimes turn bad. Here’s how to protect your business from a bad breakup.  Read more

Get Your Focus Back: 7 Tips

By Ilya Pozin |  Feb 28, 2012

You're in an epic battle against distractions--and most of the time you're on the losing side. Here's how to fight back.  Read more

Gourmet Dog Food Takes Off

By Darren Dahl |  Feb 28, 2012

Marie Moody's love for her adopted mutts inspired her to launch Stella & Chewy's, a Milwaukee-based pet-food maker.  Read more

5 Ways You Are Turning Your Customers Away

By Janine Popick |  Feb 27, 2012

Are you losing customers without even knowing it? Make sure your business and employees aren't suffering from these easy setbacks.  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

Stockpiling Tech Stars: Drupal Connect

By Abigail Tracy |  Feb 27, 2012

Drupal Connect's founder John Florez drives the fast growth of his company by stacking his team with top tier talent, making his Drupal development company e...  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

How to Make the Toughest Decision

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 23, 2012

If your business model has run out of steam, you can’t afford to wait. Here are six steps to help you make difficult strategic decisions more quickly.  Read more

Outsmart Your Competitors Every Time

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 22, 2012

How to leveraged a low-cost structure into a strategic growth plan focused on low-risk, low-cost acquisitions.  Read more

The Customer Is Not Always Right

By Janine Popick |  Feb 22, 2012

In some rare cases it may become necessary to fire a customer that disrespects your team. In those cases, show your team that you have their backs.  Read more

Weirdest and Best Interview I Ever Had

By Glen Blickenstaff |  Feb 21, 2012

Hiring a CEO? Here's a unique perspective into a home interview from a CEO that experienced it firsthand.  Read more

A Lesson on Cost From American Airlines

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 21, 2012

How your costs compare to your competitors can have a significant impact on profitability. Just ask American Airlines.  Read more

7 Retail Trends That Can Boost Your Business

By KC Ifeanyi |  Feb 21, 2012

The U.S. Retail Highlights report is in and lists several trends that your business can use to stay on top.  Read more

How I Help Companies Develop Talent

By John McDermott |  Feb 20, 2012

Indigo Johnson founded Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week Careers In Transition to help organizations get the most out of their workers.  Read more

Need a Revenue Boost? Try This Simple Formula

By Ilya Pozin |  Feb 20, 2012

An easy way to break down your revenue goals into specific, actionable items.  Read more

Don’t Grow Your Business into a Corner

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 17, 2012

Even well-run companies can fail if you don’t manage the business's financing properly. These five questions can help you minimize the risk.  Read more

Lessons You Can Learn from Apple’s iPad Woes

By Matthew Swyers |  Feb 17, 2012

As iPads are being seized by authorities in China, you may be wondering how to protect your brand globally. Here's what you need to know.  Read more

Google is Flexing Its Search Muscle. Why Shouldn't It?

By Jay Love |  Feb 17, 2012

If you're questioning the unfairness of Google+ activity affecting rankings of Google you shouldn't be surprised. It's not the first time.  Read more

The Fullback Strategy: Getting Ahead By Helping Others Succeed

By Aaron Aders |  Feb 16, 2012

Throwing a few blocks can help you shine more than carrying the ball.  Read more

You Can’t Cut Your Way to Growth

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 16, 2012

Trimming the fat is great; cutting to the bone will reduce your revenues, your profits, and your survival prospects.  Read more

4 Leadership Styles to Master

By Glen Blickenstaff |  Feb 16, 2012

It's not enough to have just one way of leading: Different circumstances require separate management styles.  Read more

All Markets Are Not Created Equal

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  Feb 15, 2012

Developing a better understanding your markets and competitors will give you better insights about where and how to compete.  Read more

Business Lesson From Beyonce and Jay-Z

By Matthew Swyers |  Feb 15, 2012

Can you really trademark a baby’s name? Absolutely. Why would you want to? The answer is more applicable to your business than you may realize.  Read more