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Outsourcing and Joint Ventures
Recent Outsourcing and Joint Ventures Articles
Why South America Is a Hot Spot for Exporting
If you've ever thought about going overseas, now's the time to look south. And this New Jersey company wants to be your tour guide. Read more
Sizing Up the Company on the Other End of the Deal
What if you were negotiating with Apple and didn't know it? Large companies can mask their identities. Here's how to uncover them. Read more
The Dos & Don'ts of Managing Independent Contractors
They're a bit like lone wolves--which means they come with different care and feeding instructions than regular employees. Read more
Accelerator vs. Incubator: What’s the Difference?
The terms sometimes get used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. And that matters if you're thinking of applying. Read more
How the Super Bowl Shortchanged the Web
Streaming the Super Bowl was smart. Turning it into a second-tier version of the event? Not so much. Read more
Competing Against Apple's iPad: Crazy or Brilliant?
Most would say you'd have to be crazy. But this Chinese gadgetmaker proves being crazy can make you $100 million a year. Read more
Negotiating for Wimps
How to ask for what you want -- and get it. Eleven tips for the confrontation-shy. Read more
Still Ignoring Your Seatmates? Big Mistake
To some, it's a nightmare scenario: a cramped space & no way to escape. But it's still one of the best networking spots you'll find. Read more
4 Business Secrets You Should Reveal
It used to be that showing all your cards in business was the first sign of weakness. Not anymore -- and especially not overseas. Read more
Outsourcing Don'ts Learned From Apple
The company's latest supplier responsibility report is out. And it's something every entrepreneur wanting to outsource should read. Read more
Top 5 Most Common Networking Mistakes
Still trying to tap your network for favors before you've offered anything yourself? Big mistake. Read more
The Growing Cost of Doing Business in China
Small businesses such as Olive Juice and Gonzo Games grapple with rising prices. Read more
Hot Market: The Outsourced Work Force
More businesses are turning to remote workers. But can you really be sure that your off-site employees are working? Read more
America's Fastest-Growing Call Center
Portland, Maine–based Listen Up Español, a call center for Spanish-speaking customers, is cashing in on the Latin population boom. Read more
Is Outsourcing Dead?
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today:<... Read more
How to Build Business Alliances
The basic logic of a strategic alliance is often clear, but managing it can be tough. Here's how to forge partnerships that last. Read more
How to Outsource R&D
R&D isn't just for big corporations. Here's how you can use innovation to build your business, from selecting projects to tax advantages. Read more
Jim McCann of 1-800-Flowers on Strategic Partnerships
Q: How can I assess the viability, reputation, and ethics of a potential strategic partner without damaging the relationship?Read more
Is Outsourcing to China Over?
A growing number of American manufacturers seem to be profiting from an anti-outsourcing backlash. Read more
Can Outsourcing Better Protect Customer Data?
If your business stores customer data, you may be subject to laws and regulations regarding the proper protection of this data. Some businesses are now outso... Read more
Avoid Security Pitfalls with Subcontractors
Increased reliance on outsourcing IT and data services has left businesses vulnerable if the subcontractor suffers a data breach. Ground rules can keep subco... Read more
The Start of a Beautiful Friendship
Partnering with your customers on R&D. Read more
Meet Rebecca. She's Here to Fire You
Consultants used to tell you to fire people. Now they'll do the firing for you. Read more
Losing McDonald's
Inventor Hettie Herzog scored a major coup when McDonald's came calling. Then the fast-food giant bailed out, leaving Herzog with tough decisions to make. Read more
Choosing Strategic Partners that Really Partner
Ever feel like a six-armed octopus? "If I only had two more arms, I could accomplish so much more!" Every entrepreneur is a master multitasker, always doi... Read more
Perfect Strategic Partnerships
Wesley Phillips, CEO of the Hunter Barth advertising and marketing agency in Costa Mesa, Calif., was surprised to hear employees gripe about the strategic... Read more
Rules of Engagement
A close-up of a company that understands that the most important part of an alliance is the people involved. Read more
My Employees Are Suspicious of Our Strategic Partners
A quick look at how one company overcame its problems after forming a strategic partnership. Read more
International: Joint-Venturing Tips
A quick look at an unusual plan used by a company when it found it needed an overseas partner. Read more
The Enemy Within
An explanation of how the base of manufacturing suppliers is crumbling in the U.S. and how to reverse this trend. Read more
International: Deciding When a Joint Venture Makes Sense
The president of a manufacturing concern explains one key facet he analyzed when expanding into international markets. Read more
28 Steps to a Strategic Alliance
How Calyx Corolla, a mail-order flower seller, developed strategic alliances before the company was off the ground. Read more
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