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Superpoking Bill Gates

Ten questions we'd like to ask Microsoft's founder about his company's play for Facebook.  Read more

More Sales Leads, Please

Or, what happened when Frontline Selling started practicing what it preaches.  Read more

Ask Bill Rasmussen

Bill Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, on the best time to cash out.  Read more

Why 80 Is the New 30

Forget shuffleboard and croquet. With Americans living longer, a growing number of people are embarking on entrepreneurial second careers -- well into their ...  Read more

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 tat...  Read more

The Retirement Myth

Americans are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives. For many entrepreneurs, the real fun now begins after 65.  Read more

ADP Launches New Online Payroll Solution

ADP Small Business Services has unveiled its new online payroll solution, RUN, which allows accountants to view their entire small-business client base with ...  Read more

Point and Click Your Way to an Organized Balance Sheet

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

Passing It On [Audio] 

Death and taxes -- the only two sure things in life. And for business owners, the estate tax combines the worst of both worlds. Could a permanent life i...  Watch video

Beyond YouTube [Audio] 

Online video is transforming the way companies communicate with customers and employees. How can your company take advantage of the trend? Associate edito...  Watch video

Proof That Good Entrepreneurs Can Make Bad Investors

Or how I figured out how to handle my own money.  Read more

Passing It On

Using life insurance as an estate planning tool.  Read more

iSymmetry's Technological Makeover

Or, how a tech company finally grew up and discovered the World Wide Web.  Read more

100 Hot Stocks You've Never Heard Of

From the Inc. 5,000: A look at the 100 fastest-growing companies that say they're planning to go public.  Read more

As Angel Investor Ranks Swell, Focus Shifts to Later-Stage Companies

The shift to more mature companies could result in a "capital gap" for start-ups, experts say.  Read more

Direct Deposit at What Price?

More than three-quarters of business owners would switch to direct deposit for paychecks if there were no fees involved, according to a new survey.  Read more

Looking for a New Way to Woo Customers? Try Birthday Presents

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

How to Get Customers to Pay Upfront 

Wouldn't it be great if your customers actually paid in advance? Unfortunately, for many small-business owners, that's easier said than done. But with the...  Watch video

Ask Liz Lange

Liz Lange on the best use of marketing dollars when repeat customers are hard to come by.  Read more

CEOs Gossip About the VCs

The 1,500 entrepreneurs who rank VCs at The Funded have expressed some very strong opinions. Inc. does not endorse these views but is happy to quote...  Read more

Who’s Behind TheFunded.com?

A mysterious new website lets entrepreneurs talk trash about their VCs.  Read more

Small Business Recordkeeping 

When it comes to taxes, many people simply toss receipts into a shoebox. But for business owners, good recordkeeping is essential. Inc. Expert Barbara Wel...  Watch video

Nothing Makes the Skies Friendly Like a Free Plane Ticket

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

How Low Can You Go? [Audio] 

When it comes to setting prices, most entrepreneurs are playing a guessing game. How much should you be charging? Senior writer Stephanie Clifford explain...  Watch video

Retirement Riches

Fund your company by tapping IRAs.  Read more

Taking On Starbucks

How independents can hold their ground.  Read more

Tapping Your Own IRA? Tread Carefully

Even if you're having trouble finding capital for your venture, you probably don't want to tap your IRA. The rules surrounding such a transaction are complex...  Read more

Family Planning: A Rough Guide to Business Succession

Succession planning isn't easy, but it is necessary. Start early and talk frequently, and you'll have an advantage. Here are some pointers and resources to l...  Read more

What to Do if You're Audited 

A tax audit can be one of a small business owners most terrifying experiences. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman gives you some information that might save you ...  Watch video

The Bootstrapper

As a former college basketball player, Katie Kerrigan knew all too well how difficult it was for tall women to find shoes that fit. So she created a trendy f...  Read more

Travel Tax Deductions 

Planning a summer trip? Here are some tips on how to effectively write off your business travels, and avoid IRS scrutiny. It's not well known, but you can...  Watch video

Summer Tax Tips 

Use the slow summer months to consider how you might best decrease your tax burden. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman offers five tips to help you get started. ...  Watch video

Leisure Pursuits [Audio] 

Vacations – a time to relax, try new things, visit new places. And that makes them a perfect marketing opportunity. Senior writer Stephanie Clifford...  Watch video

Big Love [Audio] 

When you're starting a company, it can be tempting to hit up friends and family for that much-needed first investment. But, oh, can it backfire. Staff wri...  Watch video