March 2010
COVER STORY
America's Most Productive CEOs
Lessons from 16 super-efficient and highly-productive entrepreneurs including Caterina Fake of Hunch.
FEATURES
Coping With Fury at a Price Hike
When eMusic CEO Danny Stein raised prices, his customers let him have it. Was it too late to roll back prices?
How I Did It: Omniture's Josh James
Josh James built Omniture into a Web analytics powerhouse, then sold it to Adobe for $1.8 billion. Here's how he did it.
What Makes Frank Run
Frank Reynolds has created an innovation to beat traumatic spinal cord injury. In his case, it's a personal fight.
COLUMNS
Street Smarts | Norm Brodsky
Never Work for Chump Change
Norm addresses how much you should pay yourself, how to use empty space, and what to do when under legal attack.
How Hard Could It Be ? | Joel Spolsky
Let's Take This Offline
Joel Spolsky's blog put his software company on the map. But he's come to realize that blogging is holding him back.
Balancing Acts | Meg Cadoux Hirshberg
Minding the Kids
Feeling guilty about your hectic schedule? You're not alone, writes columnist Meg Cadoux Hirshberg.
THE GOODS
4 Great PowerPoint Tools
New ways to make your presentations yawn-proof
The New Microsoft Office Suite
Google Docs, meet Office 2010.
The Best Business Scanners
Must-have hardware for the cloud-friendly office
The Best Voicemail Management Services
Three top options for business users
DIY Marketing
A new service helps businesses create elegant brochures and business cards at a fraction of the typical cost.
4 Great Extended Stay Hotels
A look at places to make your home away from home. Hot plate not included.
The Secrets of a Road Warrior
When Jeremy Shepherd flies overseas for meetings, he doesn't stay overnight. How does he keep his sanity?
The Best Laptop Charger for Business Travelers
A look at the Targus Premium Laptop Charger
A Little Office Music
A look at 4 sets of cool computer speakers
A Military-Tough Flash Drive
Why the TAC Drive is tough enough for any business purpose
Ski Goggles That Shoot Photos and Video
Liquid Image's Summit Series snow goggles let you capture every swoosh and schuss with its built in camera.
PASSIONS
CEO Passions: Hosting Benefit Concerts
There's a reason Steven Gluckstern's New York loft is often called Carnegie Hall South. The CEO of Ivivi Health Sciences regularly turns it into a concert hall to raise money for charity.
INNOVATION
Innovation: A New Kind of Training Wheel
Training wheels have long been the go-to accessory for teaching kids how to ride a bicycle. Now there is another option: the Gyrowheel.
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STRATEGY
Bizarre Hiring Rituals
On-boarding rites are a way for companies to initiate new employees and bring them into the corporate culture.
How to Hire a CEO
Being the boss isn't always easy, but handing the job to someone else can be even harder. Here's how Method co-founders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry found the right candidate for the role.
Taking on Big Accounts
Big clients also tend to create big headaches. Here's how to take on large customers without losing your sanity.
Elevator Pitch: eDivvy
Organizing a group gift can be a pain. eDivvy helps people buy group gifts online. Can it raise $1.5 million?
Passing on Your Digital Data
Digital estate planning and password management are crucial when preparing for the unexpected.
How to Get Customers on Facebook and Twitter
Tasti D-Lite got a sweet publicity boost when Taylor Swift tweeted to her 800,000 followers about its new location. But how do you get followers when you're not famous?
How to Revamp Your Marketing Plan
Denim Therapy is on a mission to save your favorite pair of jeans. Founder Francine Rabinovich wants to make her company the go-to source for jean wearers. How should she market it?
How to Read a Term Sheet
Looking for venture capital? Don't be so quick to sign on the dotted line. Here's what you need to know about liquidation preferences and preferred stock.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Business of Mission Community Hospital
A look at the companies that supply the California hospital with virtual records, equipment repair, and laundry services
LAUNCH
An Inc. 500 Hiring Survey
Signs of an improving economy are prompting Inc. 500 CEOs to hire now.
Start-up Trend: Local Sportscasts on the Web
An Austin-based start-up posts local sportscasts on the web - 250,000 so far - watched by 2 million viewers a month.
Entrepreneurs in the News
The latest news on Tom Szaky, Jann Wenner, and Soleil Moon Frye
Review: Rework
In the book Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hanssone of 37signals take a critical look at marketing, hiring, and other practices associated with building a business.
TV Guides for the Web
Start-ups vie to bring you easy to use guides to TV shows and films on the Web.
Staying Light on Your Toes
Venture capitalist Mark Suster discusses the power of charisma and the ability to listen.
LEGACY
Obituary: William J. Powell, 1916-2009
Remembering the life of the first and only African American to build, own, and operate a golf course
VIEWS & OPINIONS
Editor's Letter: What a Production
The many ways to measure personal productivity