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Compared to This, Your Mission Statement Sucks
The mission statement at this company might possibly be the one by which all others should be judged. Read more
What Sin City Needs to Become Start-up City
For a start-up oasis to rise up in the middle of the desert, Las Vegas is going to need talent--and lots of it. Read more
Unhealthful Habits Are Not an Option
Trek Bicycle takes employee health seriously--so seriously, in fact, that you won't get insurance contributions without undergoing mandatory wellness screeni... Read more
Efficiency Trumps Frugality in the IT Department
At Facebook, IT issues are easily fixed: Employees just get a new computer. Sound expensive? Here's why it's worth it. Read more
Innovative Rebel: High-Tech Camera Maker Jim Jannard
After founding Oakley--and selling it for $2.1 billion--Jim Jannard is taking on the film industry with Red, his high-tech-camera company. But playing the in... Read more
5 Reasons Great Entrepreneurs Always Go to Reunions
Should you go to your school, company, or family reunion? If you're an entrepreneur, the answer is undoubtedly yes. Read more
Ask These 3 Questions Before You Launch
Don't get so caught up in the idea for your start-up that you fail to think about the basics. Read more
This Company Broke the Online Ad Model for Fun and Profit
An advertising executive and a rock-and-roll musician figure out how to make money in publishing by using an old-school business model. Read more
Purer Than Pur, More Elegant Than Brita
Soma is taking on the big guys with an elegant, eco-friendly water filtration system. Read more
What a Flexible Workplace Has to Do With Trust and Creativity
Marissa Mayer wants everyone at the office. Other companies don't even have offices. Where do you fit? Read more
Why Some Videos Go Viral: 6 Reasons
The basic elements of highly successful online videos are really just fundamental principles of human interaction. Read more
10 Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Industry 
Johnny Earle describes how he makes sure people are always talking about his t-shirt company, Johnny Cupcakes. Watch video
You Cannot Solve What You Don't Understand
Why do so many attempts at innovative problem-solving fall flat? They target the wrong problem. Read more
Imported From Israel: 4 Key Start-up Lessons
On a per capita basis, you could argue that Israel leads the world in start-up success. Inc.com contributor Peter Cohan looks at how several Israeli entrepre... Read more
How to Get Through the Entrepreneur's Middle Mile
In between the initial rush of your launch and the ultimate culmination of your success lies a long, tough road. Stay the course with these tips. Read more
Chewing and Swallowing Are So Yesterday
Harvard University professor David Edwards is making caffeine, vitamins, and food you ingest in a powdery blast. Read more
How Entrepreneurs Can Reduce Stress
Small business owners can restore their health and sanity with these four easy stress-reduction methods. Read more
Company to Watch: Joor
Joor lets retailers order wholesale fashions with a click. Check out more about this start-up's stellar growth. Read more
How 3 Kickstarter Projects Beat the Odds
Fashion start-ups have a lousy track record on Kickstarter--the vast majority never reach their goals. Here are three instructive exceptions. Read more
Organovo Pushes to the Sci-Fi Frontier: Printing Human Organs
Kidneys, livers, whatever, made to order in a lab. With Organovo's 3-D printing technology, it's possible. Read more
Should Facebook Pay You for That Status Update?
A Skimmer's Guide to Who Owns the Future? , by Jaron Lanier. Read more
The Start-up Building Instant Internet, Anywhere
Chamtech Technologies has developed a "liquid" antenna that can be painted or sprayed on any surface. The pay-off: instant Wi-Fi, anywhere. Read more
Why You Might Want to Start Up in Europe
A serial entrepreneur whose newest company is in Ireland makes the case for launching overseas--and explains the best way to do it. Read more
Why Every Business Needs a Mobile Strategy. Now.
Pandora's founder: "If you can't figure out mobile, you've got problems." Watch video
10 Entrepreneurs Who Built Las Vegas
Sin City has a long history of dreamers and visionaries hoping to make their mark on the gambling capital. Here are nine entrepreneurs--and one gangster--who... View slideshow
The Next Big Thing in Business: Food
If you're looking for a business, industry, or career to sink your teeth into, look no further than your next meal. 10 reasons the food industry is booming. Read more
The Start-up Hall of Shame (America's 10 Worst States for Entrepreneurs)
New research reveals the least-friendly states for start-ups. Where does your state fall? Read more
4 Leadership Lessons From Professional Pilots
When entrepreneurs and pilots screw up, they take other people down with them. But the similarities don't stop there. Read more
Taking Data Analysis to the Next Level
There are data companies... and then there's this data company. Get to know Palantir, one of Silicon Valley's best-kept secrets. Read more
The Problem With Charismatic Leaders
The business world loves CEOs with charm and vision. But research suggests chasing these leadership traits comes with plenty of dangers. Read more
The Sandwich That Ate the World
The founder of the world's largest restaurant chain explains how Subway became ubiquitous, and why surpassing his biggest rival came as something as a letdown. Read more
How Crowdsourcing Will Change Music Forever
Pandora's founder describes the seismic changes ahead for the music industry Watch video
We Needed to Make Pandora Much Simpler
The Internet radio pioneer once thought his product needed a bunch of bells and whistles. He was wrong. Watch video
Why This Successful Website Is Going Brick and Mortar
There's H&R Block for taxes and walk-in clinics for patients. This company is betting the same model can work for legal advice shops. Read more
