Indecent Exposure
A look at investing in a turbulent stock market. Here are some suggestions for protecting yourself from a sudden downturn. Also: alternatives to stock invest... Read more
Pricing Strategy
Recent Pricing Strategy Articles
First, Kill All the Brokers
Inc.'s finance editor explains how smart CEOs find trustworthy financial advice. Read more
Before You Hire an Adviser
Thoroughly investigate stock-brokers, financial planners, insurance salespeople, and any other so-called financial experts before you choose a financial advi... Read more
When the Price Isn't Right
A veteran entrepreneur explains that to win loyalty, you have to offer more than a discount. Read more
The Recession Is Coming! The Recession Is Coming!
The best time to prepare for the next recession is when times are good, says Inc.'s finance editor. Read more
Root, Root, Root for Your Own Team
There are good reasons for investing in sports, but making money isn't one of them. Read more
Super Models Strut Their Stuff
This CEO finds a forecasting and business-modeling package that does what spreadsheets never could. Read more
How to Get Rich -- Safely
Inc.'s finance editor and other financial planners explain why your company should not be your only investment. Read more
Outsourcery
In these days of furious consolidating, outsourcing is the way to go for both corporate giants and small outsourcers. Read more
Your Business or Your Life
A business coach and author gives entrepreneurs a way to make a family plan alongside a business plan. Read more
Paying Your Kids' Tuition
Some personal-financial experts offer strategies for business owners to pay for college for their kids. Read more
Are Your Prices Right?
An overview of how a revenue management pricing strategy can increase revenues without losing customers. Read more
Ideas You Can Deliver
To compete with bigger chains, a video store offers some unexpected conveniences. Read more
Your Personal Financial Calendar
Here's a yearly schedule to keep your personal finances in check and to make sure you're meeting your goals. Read more
Test Your Financial Fitness
Take this test to find out how you're doing financially, and what to do if you don't like the results. Read more
20 Best Mutual Funds
Inc.'s finance editor offers readers a list of specific mutual funds that are the right choice for company owners. Read more
Accounts Receivable: Phoning Slow Payers Pays Off
A management expert offers some tips on how to get slow payers to pay and what slow payments might mean. Read more
Accounts Payable: Creating a System of Safeguards
An architectural firm's vice-president explains his four-step system to manage accounts payable. Read more
Cash Flow: When a Cash Crisis Strikes
An investment banker explains how to break bad cash-flow news to your bankers, vendors and other creditors. Read more
CEO Compensation: What CEOs Make
Eight CEOs reveal how much they are earning, and what their challenges are. Read more
Resources: Improving Cash Flow
Two valuable newsletters published by IOMA, a publishing company that specializes in business matters. Read more
Benchmark: Who's Collecting Receivables Fastest?
A graph that breaks down companies by size and displays how quickly their customers are paying. Read more
Quick Pay, Quick Friends
Here's how one entrepreneur cultivated better relationships with his suppliers. He paid them in 30 days or less -- even if he had to take out a loan to do it. Read more
The ABCs of Internal Guarantees
Internal guarantees allow companies to offer customers service guarantees Read more
Beware the Impossible Guarantee
Guaranteeing only services that can be provided all of the time. Read more
