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Inc Magazine: March 1, 2003

The Power of Listening: About the time their box company, Atlas Container, was rising from the ashes, the Centenari brothers decided that a business should be founded on the philosophy of treating employees like human beings rather than interchangeable parts. Of all the brothers' smart moves, that was the topper. By John Case
The Storm Before the Calm: What are some possible consequences of a war with Iraq? Recession? Disaster? What would you say to lower oil prices and the start of an economic boom in the United States? By Walter Russell Mead
Smarter Hiring, the DDI Way: "Targeted Selection" sounds Darwinian, but it's actually the behavior-based hiring process developed by William Bynham of DDI and used, so far, on more than 15 million people in 70 countries. If your business is in an aggressive growth mode, it could help you make the right hiring decisions too. By Adam Hanft
The Private-Capital Survival Guide: With the economy and stock market sputtering, private-capital deals are more appealing than ever. Just remember: Investors often have more to offer than mere cash. By Harris Collingwood

Letter From The Editor: Rescuing the Economy: Bush's recent tax proposal is another instance of Washington's bias against small business. By John Koten
Mail: On Zingerman's, the master networker, and What's Next

Spotlight: Hollywood's Dream Factory: Winning one Oscar is small potatoes. Here's a guy who accepts (or rejects) more than 50 every year.
Briefing: March 2003: News and trends, including the Bush dividend, green-eyed Teamsters, fat and happy IPOers, and the throwback jersey rage
Case Study: Spy in the Sky: The threat of terrorism nearly brought a blimp company down. Now that threat could send it back up. By Eamon Javers
Business for Sale: You Haul: A moving company owner is ready to pack it all in and move on out. Interested? By Kate O'Sullivan
How I Did It: Luring the Hip to Arkansas: Enticing urban ad types to Arkansas has much to do with Wal-Mart and something to do with cool. Bobbie Gossage

Governing: Boardroom Makeover: If you're not getting enough out of your board, shake it up. Richard Domaleski shows how. By Tahl Raz
Technology: Good Call: Save big on telecom by switching to voice-over IP -- telephoning on the Web. By Anne Stuart
Corporate Culture: A-Betting March Madness: Whoop it up -- March Madness office pools don't have to be a waste of time or money. Plus: Dick Vitale's tips for picking the winners. By David Murdoch
Marketing: Living Up and Down the Dial: More companies are pumping up the volume of their radio advertising. Here are 10 tips for making the most of your airtime. By Leslie Brokaw
Ask Inc: Do I Still Have the Right Stuff?: Wondering if you're still right for the job, struggling with a hard-to-handle employee, finding ways to spur growth

Street Smarts: Yes, a Borrower Be, but ...: Yes, a borrower be, but manage your loan carefully or you may pay a terrible price. By Norm Brodsky
What's Next: The Next Next Big Thing: Were you thinking that the innovations of the Internet age are over? By Robert X. Cringely
Grist: Don't Read the Business Pages: Throw away the business section of your newspaper. The real business news is found elsewhere. By Adam Hanft

On the Road: Sleeping Easier: Tossin' and turnin' all night? Sleep experts and some smart hotels are helping travelers get better shuteye. By Gordon Bass
Distractions: Gameboy Grows Up: GameBoy has become so polished and grown-up, you could call it GameMan.
Private Lives: Chasing Bad Guys: Adman Tom Di Zinno considers walking the beat and packing some heat a "mental sorbet." By Patrick J. Sauer
Gear: What's Your Bag?: Some stylish and sensible ways to carry it all -- gym clothes, laptop, paper files, even lunch
Setting Sites: Oh My, Omaha: There's more to Omaha than Schmidt. Try great tax breaks, good labor force, easy living, fab zoo. By Nicole Gull

Cutting Telecom Costs: Small-business owners are reaping the benefits of improved voice-over IP (or telephone via the Internet). Inc.com looks at the advantages and disadvantages of voice-over IP and shares stories from business owners who use it. By Anne Stuart
Building a Great Board: You have to know how to build and manage a board to get the most out of the relationship. Inc.com shares its best articles from the Inc archives.