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How to Start a Business in Seattle

Surviving as a small business owner alongside the likes of Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks isn't as impossible as it seems.  Read more

How to Find a Bay Area Start-up Location

Do you want to play with the big guns on the peninsula, go with the flow in SoMa, or carve out a different niche in the East Bay?  Read more

How to Survive a Beijing Business Trip

From the minute you land in Beijing, nothing is business as usual.  Read more

How to Start a Business in Los Angeles

The diverse economy of Los Angeles provides many great business opportunities, but not without an array of challenges. Here's how to get started.  Read more

How to Start a Business in Las Vegas

The city that gaming built is open for business. Here's how to balance the risks.  Read more

Chicago's Top Business Travel Hot Spots

Windy City highlights from Inc.com's Business Travel 50, including a spa for businessmen and a free running tour.  Read more

How to Start a Business in Atlanta

Despite its laid-back vibe, Atlanta is considered a rising star of the business world. Here's how to navigate its challenges.  Read more

How to Set Up an Office in Washington, D.C.

Dream on: You won't get a view of the Washington Monument, but look for alternative space or incentives and you might just find a bargain in the saturated ca...  Read more

How to Survive a Las Vegas Trade Show

Getting the most out of Sin City without getting a headache.  Read more

Employee Location Tracking = Big Brother?

Minda Zetlin recently wrote an article here at the Inc Tech...  Read more

10 Steps to Starting a Business in China

China's fast-growing consumer class is giving business owners new reasons to set up shop abroad. Here's how to start and grow your business.  Read more

Best Itinerary-Planning Site: TripIt

Forward confirmation e-mails from airlines, hotels, and online booking services to TripIt , whi...  Read more

Best Low-Cost Videoconferencing: Skype 5.0

Until recently, online video chat services have been relatively bare-bones, better suited for a call to Grandma than a client. The beta version of ...  Read more

Best Boutique Hotel: Joie de Vivre
 Hotels in California

Joie de Vivre ' s 33 California hotels are organized into three categories--hip, classic, and...  Read more

Best Spa for Businessmen: Truefitt & Hill

Reminiscent of the days when "clubs" served as a home away from home for businessmen, T...  Read more

Great for a Caffeine Jolt: Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea

Intelligentsia Coffee brews individual servings through a drip right in front of...  Read more

Best Rooftop Getaway: Garden Cafe at the Metropolitan Museum of Art


Looking for some culture and a bite to eat far above the bustling sidewalks of Manhattan? The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Read more

Great for a Quick Bite: Bread Line, Washington, D.C.

Located within a two-minute stroll of the White House, this Pennsylvania Avenue sandwich destination tends to be crowded during lunch hour, and wit...  Read more

Great for a Business Lunch: Maialino, New York City

The latest restaurant from award-winning restaurateur Danny Meyer, this Roman-style trattoria is located just south of midtown in the Gramercy Park...  Read more

Great for a Business Dinner: BLT Steak

A modern steakhouse with a French bistro vibe, BLT Steak serves up regional specials and par...  Read more

Best Rugged Laptop: Panasonic Toughbook 31

Looking for a laptop that can withstand getting jostled around in luggage? We recently put four so-called rugged laptops from Dell, Panasonic, HP, ...  Read more

Best Travel Charger: Targus Premium Laptop Charger

Tired of dealing with multiple gadget chargers on the road? The Premium Laptop Charger from Tar...  Read more

Best Portable Projector: HP Notebook Projection Companion

Designed for the road warrior , this palm-size HP projector w...  Read more

Best Remote Access Software: LogMeIn

One of the most frustrating parts about working from the road is not having access to the files on your office computer. Remote access software let...  Read more

Best Travel Charging Mat: Powermat Portable Charging Mat

Perfect for a gadget geek, this almost-wireless Powermat plugs into...  Read more

Best Mobile Phone Booster: 5Barz Road Warrior

This mobile phone booster improves call reception and cuts down on dropped calls. The easy-to-use 5Barz Ro...  Read more

Best Portable Hard Drive: Iomega eGo

The Iomega eGo is a serious hard drive for serious business travelers. The p...  Read more

Best Car Speakerphone: Iogear Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

Looking for an energy-efficient way to talk business during road trips? This Ioge...  Read more

Best Portable Scanner: Doxie

It can be a challenge to keep track of loose papers when you're traveling on a business trip. The Read more

Best Travel Watch: Casio Pathfinder Solar Watch PAG110C-3

The Casio Pathfinder gets a charge from just a few minutes of outdoor sunlight a day, an...  Read more

Best High-Tech Hotel: Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas

Tired of spotty Wi-Fi and outdated lobby workstations? These days, more hotels are redefining business travel with high-tech amenities. At the fore...  Read more

Best Executive Club Floors: Ritz Carlton

Staying on a hotel's club floor usually means free food and access to a private bar. At the Read more

Best Extended Stay Chain: AKA

Designed for budget travelers who do not want to sacrifice comfort and style, a new breed of extended stay hotels is putting a sophisticated spin o...  Read more

Best Alternative to the Hotel Treadmill: Westin Hotels Guided Running Tours

Many runners will tell you that one of the best things about the sport is the fact that it's free. Thankfully, someone at Read more

Best Business Retreat: Four Seasons, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

The Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica is popular with businesses looking to com...  Read more