How to Choose a Successor
Are you dragging your feet when it comes to creating a succession plan? You shouldn't. Here's how to get started choosing (and training) your replacement. Read more
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How I Did It: Serial Entrepreneur Richard Heckmann
Buy fearlessly, sell ruthlessly, repeat regularly. How Richard Heckmann takes struggling companies and sells them for billions Read more
The Start-up Guru
Paul Graham's business school and investment fund, Y Combinator, has launched 145 companies -- for a lot less money than you would think Read more
John Scharffenberger, The Tastemaker
John Scharffenberger is a crucial part of the gourmeting of America. He got his start making fine chocolate and now he plans to create an American version of... Read more
New York Weighs Tax Increase on Business Owners
Lawmakers propose raising personal income tax rates for those making above $250,000 a year; could affect S corps. Read more
Kids Worried About the Economy
The downturn has younger Americans expecting fewer gifts this holiday season, a survey finds. Read more
Investor Confidence Down
More wealthy Americans are pessimistic about the economy, a survey finds. Read more
How I Did It: Restaurateur Barbara Lynch
Fake it till you make it, then make it big. Read more
Retirement Savings Down
To cope with the slumping economy, many Americans are neglecting their long-term savings. Read more
Consumers Tightening their Belts
Forced to cut spending, Americans are feeling better about managing their finances. Read more
Workers Fear Lost Benefits
The economic crisis has older employees worrying about retirement, a survey finds. Read more
Consumer Outlook Bleak
Turmoil on Wall Street is expected to burst an improved outlook on the economy, a survey shows. Read more
Consumer Spending Flat
Wage gains last month were offset by higher prices, the government reports. Read more
Consumer Mood Up
Americans are more confident about the economy and their finances, a survey finds. Read more
More Young People in Debt
The credit crunch is putting the squeeze on younger Americans, a survey finds. Read more
Rising Costs Cut into Savings
Even with rebate checks, consumers are putting less money away, a survey finds. Read more
Study: Retiring Harder on Women
Lower income and a longer lifespan are forcing women to save more than men, a study finds. Read more
Buy, Sell, or Hold?
How entrepreneurs are playing the commercial real estate market. Read more
Higher Prices Cutting Into Savings
Rising food and gas prices have Americans dipping into their retirement funds, a survey finds. Read more
Boomers Taking on Second Careers
Many Americans are shunning retirement to pursue social goals and extra income, a study finds. Read more
The Only Guide to Investing an Entrepreneur Will Ever Need: Our Manifesto
A look at the thinking behind Inc.com's new investing blog. Read more
Bankruptcies Rising Among Seniors
A lack of financial planning is putting more retirees at risk, research shows. Read more
Retired Execs Turn to Consulting
Citing extra income, many older workers are launching second careers as industry consultants. Read more
Study: 401(k) Plans Mismanaged
Many older workers are investing too heavily in company stock, researchers say. Read more
Drives: Turn to Port, I Mean Go Left
How will you know the world's most expensive convertible? It's the one with a cloth top lined with cashmere. Read more
Foreclosures Hit Record High
More homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments, an industry group says Read more
A Cash Literacy Deficit?
A recent survey finds many Americans don't understand basic financial concepts. Read more
Small Firms Relying on Accountants
When it comes to preparing their taxes, most small-business owners prefer a hired gun, a new survey finds. Read more
Business Owners Shun Retirement
Despite their wealth, a recent survey shows many affluent employers have no plans to quit. Read more
The Secret Life of a Serial CEO
Bob Cramer has piloted six companies to big paydays. Now he has found a start-up that offers something else--excitement, poetry, a legacy. Read more
Why 80 Is the New 30
Forget shuffleboard and croquet. With Americans living longer, a growing number of people are embarking on entrepreneurial second careers -- well into their ... Read more
The Retirement Myth
Americans are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives. For many entrepreneurs, the real fun now begins after 65. Read more
Passing It On
Using life insurance as an estate planning tool. Read more
Family Planning: A Rough Guide to Business Succession
Succession planning isn't easy, but it is necessary. Start early and talk frequently, and you'll have an advantage. Here are some pointers and resources to l... Read more
