INC. MAGAZINENovember, 01 2007
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Cover Story
King Ink
Tattoos are everywhere. But the tattoo business has yet to outgrow its outlaw roots. Mario Barth aims to change that. His goal: to build the Starbucks of tattoo parlors.
Features
How I Did It: Bobbi Brown, Founder and CEO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
In New York in the excessive 1980s, Bobbi Brown made it big by pushing moderation. She became makeup artist to the stars by introducing a palette of natural hues--and along the way became a star herself, with her name on a global brand.
The Eco-Advantage: The Greening Of Everything
Sustainability isn’t just about venture-backed tech firms and big manufacturers. In this, Inc.’s Second Annual Eco-Advantage issue, we look at how green business practices are transforming the stuff of everyday life.
Advice & Strategies
Managing
When Good Deals Go Bad
How to renegotiate a contract.
Smart Questions: Health Care: How to Get a Better Deal
Another year, another hike in health care costs. Before you re-sign with your current insurer, here are some questions you can ask your broker or insurance carrier to make sure you're getting the right coverage at the right price.
Making the Tough Call
Great leaders recognize when their values are on the line.
The Art of the Huddle
How to run a prompt, productive, and painless morning meeting.
Finance
What's In Your Wallet?
A card for every purpose.
Every Year, Thousands of People are Killed By Pathogens in Food.
William Hanson wants to help.
Sales + Marketing
More Sales Leads, Please
Or, what happened when frontline selling started practicing what it preaches.
"Help Wanted" Meets "Buy it Now"
Why more companies are integrating marketing and recruiting.
Technology
Puppy Power
Using a new tool called a widget to boost your brand.
On Beyond Powerpoint
Presentations get a wake-up call.
Case Study
The Furniture Company Wanted to Sell Him Its Buildings and Close Down.
Should he buy the company, too?
Ask Inc.
Firing and Personal Finance
When is it time to let someone go? Plus, what to do when your credit is in shambles.
Priority
Meet Rebecca. She's Here to Fire You
Consultants used to tell you to fire people. Now they'll do the firing for you.
On the Cutting Edge
Business for Sale: A Nashville-area glass and glazing company, priced at $8.2 million
What CEOs Will Admit Out of the Office
The crowd at the recent Inc. 500 conference talks about Hillary, health care, and more.
Columns
Norm Brodsky
Street Smarts
What Are You, a Bank?
You probably lend your customers more money than you realize. Have you checked lately?
Joel Spolsky
How Hard Could It Be?
Five Easy Ways to Fail
Nothing like a weak team or an unrealistic schedule to start a project off right.
Leigh Buchanan
The Office
Do Not Disturb
Live by the open-door policy, die by the open-door policy.
The Inc. Life
Craves: Tiny Bubbles, Big Celebrations
Popping the cork on one of these bubblies is reason to celebrate.
Professional Help: Cross That Off Your To-Do List
Why spend your precious personal time picking up after pets or running errands? Outsource it!
Drives: Whatever It Is, Yes, There's Room For It
Buick's new Enclave CX has room for a gaggle of visiting clients.
