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INC. MAGAZINESeptember, 01 2006 Archives

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25 Years. 7,900 Companies. One Enormous Impact
For 25 years, the most exciting companies in America have been getting noticed here. Microsoft, Timberland, Jenny Craig--glad to be of service.

How I Did It: The 2006 Inc. 500
Inc.'s popular How I Did It feature, times 11. The leaders of Inc. 500 companies from a breadth of industries talk about their paths to success.

Alter Egos
If you could be anyone else, who would it be? We helped eight uninhibited Inc. 500 CEOs act out their fantasies.

The No.1 Companies From 1982 -- 2005: Where Are They Now?
Seven are still private, twelve have been acquired, three went public, and one was shut down by the Feds.

A Spectrum of Cool
From monitors for heart patients to stink-free socks, these creative products, devised by Inc. 500 companies, solve problems big and small.

Slideshow: Hot Products of the 2006 Inc. 500

Hands On

Ask Inc.
Scaling back profit-sharing plans; importing headaches.

Ask Richard Zuschlag

Russell Straub's High-End Clients Were Straining His Business With Tougher and Tougher Demands
Was it time to go downmarket?

Update: Firing Up Sales

Would You Recommend Us?
Perfect your service by asking the only question that matters.

The Impostor Syndrome
Why do so many successful entrepreneurs feel like fakes?

Smart Questions for Your Credit Card Company
More than six billion credit card offers jammed mailboxes last year, and competition among business card issuers for new customers is fiercer than ever. Here's what to ask about the fine print so you get the best deal.

Put Some Wow In Your Website
New graphics, sounds, and more.