Office and Operations


Recent Office and Operations Articles

How to Create a Unified Culture in a Company With Multiple Offices

Crafting the right company culture in one office is hard enoughâ€"imagine trying to create a cohesive culture with employees all around the world.  Read more

Tips on Maintaining Good Vendor Relationships

Your vendors represent your business and often have direct contact with your customers. Maintaining a good relationship built on mutual trust will encourage ...  View slideshow

February Freebie: In-Flight Facebook

Heaven help you if you are trying to fly anywhere domestically today, given that half the country is in the grips of a terrible winter storm. If—big...  Read more

Things I Can't Live Without: Gina Stern of d_parture Spa

Stern's favorite things include pocket flip-flops and homeopathic stress-relief spray.  Read more

A New Way to Text in Flight

The Line2 Professional iPhone app lets you send and receive text messages on an airplane using Wi-Fi.  Read more

Floating "Start-up America"

Behind the White House's efforts to boost entrepreneurship. Plus, Groupon's "daunting" ad buy, and the rest of the day's news.  Read more

Google Translate: The Real Life Version of Star Trek’s Universal Translator

Remember the Universal Translator from Star Trek? Google Translate is not that different.  Read more

Chris Guillebeau, Author of The Art of Non-Conformity 

The entrepreneur talks about his new book, how he turned a blog into a real business, and offers tips on travel hacking.  Watch video

Six Tips to Design a Cool Office

Six inventive architects share their secrets on how to create an innovative, efficient—and swanky—workplace.  View slideshow

How to Sell Your Product in Canada

With a low entry-barrier and revived dollar, Canada has become an alluring market for U.S. goods. Here's what to consider when bringing a product to the nort...  Read more

The Path to Smarter Logistics

Each year, billions of dollars are spent on moving products around the world. With smart logistics, you can move products fasterâ€"and save your company money.  Read more

Next Time You’re Stuck in the Storm

It seems current news stories spill into our social networks.  I'm guessing that, over the holidays, many of you read multiple Facebook statuses and ...  Read more

Will Fees for Carry On Bags Take Off?

Spirit Airlines endured an avalanche of criticism for charging to use overhead compartments. But the airline has made millions and passenger traffic is up.  Read more

3 Must-See SXSW Keynote Speakers, Pt. 1

Since my company is based in Austin, we get pretty excited ...  Read more

7 Tips for Rating and Evaluating Your Suppliers and Vendors

Apply industry proven metrics for measuring and improving vendor performance to drive your business’s operations and profits.  Read more

5 Tips for Getting Through the Airport Fast

Flying is no longer a luxury. In fact, it could be downright unpleasant. Here are five tips for helping you get to your destination quickly.  Read more

How to Develop Your 2011 Office and Operations Budget

With the economy still on shaky ground, here’s how to develop an office and operations budget that will help you adapt quickly to changing market demands.  Read more

3 IT Tools You Can't Live Without - Pt. 2

Why my company could not survive without a useful application called Nagios.  Read more

How to Get the Most out of Your Co-working Space

A co-working space is not just a rented desk. It's a source of inspiration, collaboration, and for some, a source of business.  Read more

How to Design a Great Small Office

Forget reducing clutter or hiding storage. Here's how to design a small office that will boost your bottom line.  Read more

What Makes a Great Office?

Marc Kushner, co-founder of the website Architizer, analyzes the latest, greatest trends in modern office design.  Read more

6 Tips on Preparing for Strong Holiday Sales on Etsy

The impending holiday rush can be both a blessing and a curse for Etsy store owners. Inc. asked some seasoned, high-volume sellers to share their prep...  Read more

When a Product Gets the Obama Effect

Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: Ho...  Read more

The Business of Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium

Here’s a look at the companies that provide the lights, field paint, 10-yard chains, and band uniforms used during Friday-night football games at Los Fresn...  Read more

My Favorite Tool for Organizing My Travel Plans

Entrepreneur Aaron Booker explains how he uses TripIt to plan business trips.  Read more

Hotel Rewards, Without the Commitment

A new way to earn rewards while staying at various hotels  Read more

How to Budget and Manage Inventory for 2011

If your suppliers can't meet an increase in demand, neither can you. Here's how to make sure you're both ready for better times.  Read more

Why Documenting Business Operations is Important

How a boring thing like documenting business processes can make your company hum.  Read more

How to Start a Business in Dallas

It's one of the biggest U.S. cities for business, and nearly 80 percent of Dallas companies are small businesses. Here's how to break in.  Read more

10 Tips for Making Employees Love Their Office

Forget the ping-pong table. Master the basics that make workers productive – and happy – in their office space.  Read more

Washington, D.C. Office Space Most Expensive in U.S.

Rents in the nation's capital rose 3.9 percent compared to a year ago, pushing its office space past New York City as the priciest in the country.  Read more

How to Start a Boutique Hotel

Smaller, luxurious hotels have become popular as consumers look for more out of their vacation spending. Here's how you can start a successful non-branded in...  Read more

How to Open a Business in Miami

Think you can make it in the Magic City? Here's how to find growth zones, attract a loyal following, and get your game on.  Read more

The Business of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Here’s a look at the companies that provide the safety vests, tow bars, belt loaders, and ground surveillance on the tarmac as you dash for your flight.  Read more