Office and Operations


Recent Office and Operations Articles

The On-Time Project-Management Planner

By Teri Lammers Prior |  Aug 1, 1994

This scheduling tool has helped its creator achieve 43 consecutive months with no late deliveries.  Read more

The Education of a Big-Company Man

By Bruce G. Posner |  Jul 1, 1994

Jim Kilmer's years at H.J. Heinz didn't prepare him for company-building as well as he had expected.  Read more

Built by Association

By David Whitford |  Jul 1, 1994

We've found the best little trade association in America. Why doesn't the one for your industry do this much for you?  Read more

A Tie-in with Big Brands

By Susan Greco |  Jul 1, 1994

Two entrepreneurs who made a successful pitch to Warner-Lambert to co-market their product share their strategy.  Read more

Cheaper Loan Closings

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jul 1, 1994

Four techniques for controlling legal expenses incurred by loan closings.  Read more

Tortilla Flap

By Teri Lammers Prior |  Jun 1, 1994

Cofounder jeopardized his control of his 3-year-old company when he fired his partner.  Read more

The Inc. Network

By Inc. staff |  Jun 1, 1994

Reader-to-reader advice.  Read more

Charged Up: Electric Vehicles

By Alessandra Bianchi |  May 1, 1994

Three start-ups that are developing, converting, and manufacturing electric vehicles.  Read more

Picking a Prime Partner

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Apr 1, 1994

Entrepreneur teamed up with 'legend' of the cardboard industry to launch his new product, Box Boy.  Read more

Law and Disorder

By Jay Finegan |  Apr 1, 1994

How company owners can protect themselves from employee litigation.  Read more

I Spy

By Michael P. Cronin |  Apr 1, 1994

Congress is considering a bill that would limit electronic surveillance in the workplace.  Read more

The Inc. Network

By Inc. staff |  Apr 1, 1994

Reader-to-reader advice.  Read more

Shark Repellent

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Feb 1, 1994

Ideas for protecting personal assets against financial claims by creditors and litigants.  Read more

Patent Harmonization: Bad News for Inventors?

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Nov 1, 1993

Proposed changes in patent system could harm small inventors.  Read more

Lighter Legal Costs

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1993

A book review of John Landrum's "Out of Court: How to Protect Your Business from Litigation."  Read more

Workers' Comp Costs Keep Rising

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1993

Result of poll asking companies how they try to control workers' comp costs, which they see as a serious problem.  Read more

What Telemarketers Must Know

By Phaedra Hise |  Oct 1, 1993

Ordering information for telemarketing guidelines from the Direct Marketing Association.  Read more

All Hail Letters of Intent

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Oct 1, 1993

Letters of intent are an attempt to put in writing all the potential deal-breaking points in a sale.  Read more

How Sweet It Is

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Aug 1, 1993

Successful start-up introduces healthful dessert products quickly by contracting out manufacturing.  Read more

This Is a Test

By Michael P. Cronin |  Aug 1, 1993

The methods of screening job candidates and the laws that cover them.  Read more

Team Penalty

By Michael P. Cronin |  May 1, 1993

A lawyer briefly explains the National Labor Relations Board's ruling on what teams can and can't be.  Read more

Riding on Big-Company Coattails

By Susan Greco |  Apr 1, 1993

Up-and-coming software publishers sell and distribute products through veteran publishers.  Read more

Tougher Rules for Child-Support Garnishment

By Michael P. Cronin |  Apr 1, 1993

Federal law will require states to permit garnishment from beginning of support payments. Related publications.  Read more

Do You Need a Labor Lawyer?

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Mar 1, 1993

Labor lawyers are helpful when dealing with new laws and are less expensive in a long-term relationship.  Read more

Getting the Right Lawyer

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Mar 1, 1993

Issues to consider when selecting a lawyer.  Read more

Space Planning by PC

By Robert A. Mamis |  Jan 1, 1993

Using a software package to design office floor plans.  Read more

Travel Pointers in a Laptop

By Robert A. Mamis |  Jan 1, 1993

Software provides business travelers with digitized maps of 30 U.S. cities.  Read more

Network: December 1992

By Michael P. Cronin |  Dec 1, 1992

Network questions and answers.  Read more

`Test Driving' the Company

By Bruce G. Posner |  Oct 1, 1992

Negotiating provisional purchase deals on acquisitions.  Read more

Plant Management: A Budding Industry

By Michael P. Cronin |  Oct 1, 1992

How various companies keep office plants healthy.  Read more

Split-Identity Branding

By Tom Richman |  Sep 1, 1992

Expanding nationally by putting other companies' logos on your product.  Read more

Rugs and Similar Health Hazards

By Michael P. Cronin |  Sep 1, 1992

Advice on reducing toxins in the office.  Read more

Slightly Used, Plenty-Cheap Decor

By Michael P. Cronin |  Aug 1, 1992

Some considerations when buying used furniture and equipment.  Read more

Toward a Very Open Office

By Robert A. Mamis |  Jul 1, 1992

Dusan Construction creates an airy, energy efficient office space that increases morale and productivity.  Read more

Art for Business's Sake

By Michael P. Cronin |  Jun 1, 1992

Enhancing office space with museum-quality art the museums that lend their art.  Read more