Outsourcing and Joint Ventures


Recent Outsourcing and Joint Ventures Articles

4 Business Secrets You Should Reveal

By Jay Steinfeld |  Jan 26, 2012

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

By Erik Sherman |  Jan 19, 2012

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

By Jeff Haden |  Dec 28, 2011

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

By Ryan Underwood |  Nov 1, 2010

Small businesses such as Olive Juice and Gonzo Games grapple with rising prices.  Read more


Hot Market: The Outsourced Work Force

By Leigh Buchanan |  Nov 1, 2010

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

By Inc. staff |  Sep 1, 2010

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?

By Max Chafkin |  Aug 12, 2010

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

By Inc. staff |  Jun 1, 2010

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

By Inc. staff |  Sep 28, 2009

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

May 1, 2009

Assessing the viability, reputation, and ethics of a potential strategic partner  Read more


Is Outsourcing to China Over?

By Mary Bowers |  Aug 20, 2008

A growing number of American manufacturers seem to be profiting from an anti-outsourcing backlash.  Read more


Can Outsourcing Better Protect Customer Data?

By Mary O. Foley |  Jul 1, 2008

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

By Mary O. Foley |  May 1, 2008

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

By Leigh Buchanan |  Mar 1, 2008

Partnering with your customers on R&D.  Read more


Meet Rebecca. She's Here to Fire You

By Max Chafkin |  Nov 1, 2007

Consultants used to tell you to fire people. Now they'll do the firing for you.  Read more


Losing McDonald's

By Michelle Leder |  Mar 1, 2004

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

By Lisa H. Buksbaum |  Nov 1, 1999

Learn how to choose strategic alliances wisely, plus three killer strategic alliance concepts that will take your business to a new level of success and prof...  Read more


Perfect Strategic Partnerships

Oct 21, 1999

Take action to promote harmony with partners. It pays off.  Read more


Rules of Engagement

By Donna Fenn |  Jan 1, 1997

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

By Stephanie L Gruner |  Dec 1, 1996

A quick look at how one company overcame its problems after forming a strategic partnership.  Read more


International: Joint-Venturing Tips

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 1996

A quick look at an unusual plan used by a company when it found it needed an overseas partner.  Read more


The Enemy Within

By David Friedman |  Oct 1, 1995

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

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1994

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

By Leslie Brokaw |  Apr 1, 1993

How Calyx Corolla, a mail-order flower seller, developed strategic alliances before the company was off the ground.  Read more


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