March 2008

BEST OF THE BLOGS

"Some bosses believe they should come in early and stay late. After 29 years in business, I feel as though I've earned the right to come and go as I please--as long as I'm taking care of my responsibilities." --Jay Goltz, Boss School.

A Cautionary Tale

Missed Connections
InPhonic, a former No. 1 Inc. 500 company, made its mark by selling more cell phones on the Internet than anyone else. And then it all came tumbling down. An inside look at the company's collapse and the lessons it should provide.
Slideshow: Read about InPhonic, online grocer Webvan (28 cents a share, anyone?), and other IPO disasters.
Looking Back Read our March 2005 article about David Steinberg, InPhonic's founder.

Secrets of Success

Why Companies Excel
Keith R. McFarland, a former Inc. 500 CEO, spent years studying thousands of private companies and interviewing their leaders in an attempt to identify why some succeed and some don't. An excerpt from his new book, The Breakthrough Company.
Slide show: A look at the six secrets of breakthrough companies. McFarland's findings might surprise you.

"My goal was to conduct the most exhaustive research ever undertaken on the subject and to write the book I had always wanted to read. I wanted to identify the secrets of breaking through."--Keith R. McFarland
We're looking for our next set of small giants--companies that choose to be great instead of big. Send us a nomination at www.inc.com/smallgiants

Most Popular

The stories you're buzzing about. Some of the most popular recent stories and slide shows on Inc.com
  1. Joel Spolsky's Travel Survival Guide
    Insider tips from a veteran entrepreneur
  2. Dumbest Products of 2007
    A slide show in praise of retail stupidity
  3. Create Jobs, Eliminate Waste, Preserve Value
    A profile of the late Ken Hendricks
  4. Eleven Businesses You Can Start in Your Pajamas
    A slide show on home-based businesses
  5. Retirement Myth
    Why the real fun begins after 65

Money Talks

What does it cost to hire the best? First, read our guide to compensation at private companies here. Then, check out Inc.com's expanded coverage--a comprehensive database broken down by industry, city, and company size.

Human Resources

America's Coolest Internships
Forget fetching coffee. In the ongoing battle to woo top employees, smart entrepreneurs are catching talent on the rise, with innovative and fun internship programs. A look at some of the nation's best.