Fresh From Prison, a Brother Rejoins the Family Bread Business
Glenn Dahl was taking an absurd risk in letting his younger brother Dave -- recovering addict, six-time felon -- back into his life and business

How I Did It: Margot Fraser
Margot Fraser, the founder of Birkenstock, USA, recalls 40 years of peace, love, and clunky sandals

A Buyer's Market: What Is Your Business Worth Now?
As part of Inc.'s 2009 guide to business valuations, we look at why now is a great time to buy a business

Case Study
An Indie Record Store Fights for Survival
To save their indie record store chain, the owners of Millennium Music decided to completely change it

• Update: When Prices on Raw Materials Rise

Behind the Scenes
The Business of the Supermarket
How software, shelving, and shopping baskets keep Hannaford Supermarket running smoothly

Launch
A New Way to Cash Out

How Businesses Can Respond to Criticism on Yelp
Three business owners give their views on when it makes sense to respond to critics posting negative reviews on Yelp

Inc. Ticker: Entrepreneurs in the News

Review: In Pursuit of Elegance
Author Mathew E. May writes about the virtues of simplicity and symmetry in solving business problems

Horse Race: Branded Entertainment
Four start-ups vie for leadership in the lucrative new space of branded entertainment

Blogger Logic: Why you should never rehire a quitter

For sale: An inn on a Maine island
The owners of a 32-room hotel on Mohegan Island off the coast of Maine are putting their hotel up for sale for $4.3 million

The Silver Lining for Small Business in a Recession
Kauffman Foundation president Carl Schramm talks about why great companies tend to get launched during recessions

Passions
CEO Passions: Herding Cattle
Russ Mann, CEO of Covario, has a passion for herding cattle

Guidebook
Managing Business Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Innovation
Innovation: CardioMEMS EndoSure Sensor
CardioMEMS creates body sensors that monitor cardiovascular health

The Goods
Tools That Make Password Protection Simple
RoboForm and myOneLogin keep all your passwords in one place

The Best Air Mouse for Your Buck
An air mouse doesn't need a surface and can control your cursor from across the room

Turn Your Wall Into a Whiteboard

Green Technology Gadgets

How to Put Your Website on Cell-Phone Screens

Which Airlines Have Wi-Fi?

A Flash Drive That Fits in Your Wallet
Clickfree's new backup drive is the size of a credit card

Things I Can't Live Without: Dany Levy
Travel tools for a self-described klutz

Lenovo IdeaCentre: Computer, TV, or Wii?

Four of the Best Cameras on the Market
Choosing a camera that suits your needs

How Google Voice Helps Me Run My Start-up
An entrepreneur's review of Google Voice

Managing: Unleashing Employee Creativity
How West Paw Design turned all of its employees into designers

• Ready, Set, Innovate

How to Choose the Right Collaboration Software
Although e-mail remains the primary method of office communication, businesses are increasingly turning to programs designed specifically for office collaboration

• A Guide to Online Collaboration Tools

Elevator Pitch: Owl Power Turns Restaurants Into Mini Power Plants
Can $500,000 energize the company?

How Would You Sell a Virtual Makeover?
Where should ModiFace market its online makeover tools, including HairMixer and WeightMirror?

Run Cheap TV Commercials with Google TV Ads
With Google's TV ad service, small companies can buy low-cost TV commercials on national cable channels

Ask Inc.: Selling Quirky Products to Retailers
Mother Ink, maker of maternity tattoos, gets advice on retail displays and packaging

Ask Inc.: Personalized Customer Service with CRM Software
Jack Mitchell offers advice on using CRM software to provide personalized customer service

• Under Armour's Kevin Plank on How to Motivate Employees

The Way I Work: Matt Mullenweg
Matt Mullenweg, founder of Word Press and Automattic, manages a successful Internet business where everyone is working from home.

Editor's Letter: What It's Really Like to Be the Boss

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