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Who Are Your A-List Customers?
Which customers should you be rolling out the red carpet for? Follow these three steps to identify the customers and prospects worth nurturing. Read more
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Can a Shoe Color Really Be Trademarked?
With a Federal Court Case underway many are asking can the color of the soles of shoes be protected as a trademark. The answer may surprise you. Read more
Inc. 500|5000 Slideshows
10 Steps: Teach Your Kids to Be Entrepreneurs
For business owners, it may be the most important lesson you can pass along. Use these 10 tips to put your kids on a start-up track. View slideshow
Pow! Smartest Networking Tips from the Inc. 5000
Want to be a power networker? We tapped 6 CEOs of the country’s fastest growing companies about how they’ve networked for success, and how you can too. View slideshow
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The Engines of the Economy
The Inc. 5000 created 370,592 jobs in the last three years. Find out which companies have the most employees, those that have added the most jobs, the industries fueling the economy with job growth, and more.
Inc. 500|5000 Videos & Live Chats
What's Your Exit Strategy?
Four-time entrepreneur Joe Apprendi talks about exiting three companies and how his latest--Collective, a New York online advertising firm--could be his home run, an IPO. Watch video
Tips on Social Media in 2012
What you need to know about word-of-mouth marketing in the new year, according to Dave Kerpen, founder of Likeable Media, and author of Likeable Social Media. Watch video
Cupcake Pioneer Is Going Global
Steve Abrams bought Manhattan's Magnolia Bakery in 2007. Now he's got big expansion plans, with stores in New York, L.A., Dubai & beyond. Watch video
Recent Inc. 5000 Articles
Get an Offer That's Just Right
Finding the perfect investor can be a Goldilocks-type challenge. Here's how one company found that 'just right' investor. Read more
5 Steps to Thinking Outside of the Box
How do people think outside of the proverbial box? They know how to view things more expansively. Here's how. Read more
5 Steps to Saying You're Sorry
It's a mistake to refuse an apology to angry customers. Here's how to get really good at saying 'I'm sorry.' Read more
3 Problems with the ‘Bain Capital’ Model
The traditional private equity model could use a makeover. Our goal: build a new model that creates more value for investors and management teams. Read more
Why TARP Failed Small Business (And How to Fix It)
There are other options for reviving the economy, including asking Americans to invest in something similar to war bonds. Read more
How I Got My Business Model Right With My Second Company
The CEO of Stage 2 Networks, an Inc. 5000 company, recaps his $100 million education. Read more
Taxi Drivers Get Around Card Fees
Small businesses are always thinking about clever ways to save money, and cab drivers are no exception. Read more
Are You Doubling Down for Growth?
Entrepreneurs and growing companies must be willing to bet last year’s profits to increase the odds for future growth. Read more
How to Lead a Fast Growth Company
Turnaround specialist Glen Blickenstaff, in the last of five articles, explains how to turn a failing company into a breakout success. This week he offers a ... Read more
Can Your Business Use Some Makeover Magic?
Chances are there's not many differences between your business and your competitors. Some creativity can add value and uniqueness to your venture, brand, or ... Read more
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The Inc. 5000 By Industry
The bars on this chart reflect the total growth for each industry (2010 revenue for all company s assigned to that industry, divided by the total 2007 revenue for those companies.) The top company in each industry is listed below the industry name.
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