Too Big to Ignore: The Data Revolution
Data is changing business as you know it. Check out this excerpt from the forthcoming book, Too Big to Ignore: The Business Case for Big Data. Read more
Data is changing business as you know it. Check out this excerpt from the forthcoming book, Too Big to Ignore: The Business Case for Big Data. Read more
Think of it as part marketing, part market research. Here's why a launching a contest for other start-ups is a smart business move. Read more
They work hard, and they work smart. But highly productive people also tend to think about their work differently from everyone else. Read more
This is probably the most important stat you'll see this year. The question is, what's your game plan now? Read more
Large companies spent a collective $84 billion to buy tech start-ups last year. Check out who made the most deals and what motivated them. Read more
Chicago incubator 1871 operates on the assumption that brilliant tech ideas get better only when they're in proximity to others. Read more
A new report suggests that the fastest way to sell more apps is to start discounting. But there are some caveats. Read more
Test the waters before you sink your capital and time into a new venture you may not enjoy running. Read more
Contributing editor John Brandon could use a few good mobile apps to make his life easier. Any takers on these ideas? Read more
Want to scale quickly? Meet the young entrepreneur who did it after he turned down a $200,000 check on "Shark Tank." Read more
This exec spent nine months doing every job at his company before becoming CEO. What he learned helped him triple revenue in five years. Read more
Lots of start-ups make their money by identifying other companies' biggest hits and developing complementary products. You can, too. Read more
Writing a business plan could be a really great idea or a really bad one, depending who you ask. Two start-up experts make their cases. Read more
Automation isn't just for corporate giants. Use these eight tips to get your business running more efficiently and effectively. Read more
These trailblazers all sparked major changes in the music business. Use their examples as inspiration to shake up your industry. Read more
The next time an employee tells you about a problem, stop, listen--but whatever you do, don't propose a solution. Read more
Follow consumer fads, and you may get a serious case of whiplash. One investor explains why he only has eyes for enterprise companies. Read more
Customers are your best insight into launching a new product if only you're willing to listen. Read more
Great ideas need adequate space to develop. Follow these three rules to make sure you stay out of the way. Read more
Do all your ideas seem small and boring? Here's a different approach plus three tips that will get you to the BIG idea. Read more
Labor costs aren't everything. Just ask this Taiwanese entrepreneur--she built a thriving manufacturing business right here in the U.S. Read more
For one day out of every month, don't focus on planning or executing anything. Focus on this instead. Read more
Meet the scrappy young start-up aiming to be the first to offer streaming video of Earth from the International Space Station. Read more
How's this for counterintuitive? Maybe the best way to get employees to stick around is to encourage them to leave. Read more
A Stanford study finds that tech companies undergo a major innovation slowdown after going public. Read more
Optimistic people are happier, healthier, more successful, and have longer lives. You can be one of them. Read more
Use the skills, industry knowledge, and contacts you have today to set your business up for success. Read more
Inc.com columnist and five-time author Phil Simon reflects on five hard-won lessons every aspiring writer needs to know. Read more
Think big and follow these tips to make the most of your next brainstorming session. Read more
Forget peace and love. These communes aim to see what happens when smart entrepreneurs spend every minute together. Read more
Why you decide to start a business of your own matters almost as much as what kind of business you start. Read more
Technology is getting cheap--so cheap, in fact, that gadgets alone may cease to be the moneymakers. Tech start-ups, take note. Read more
Charm is good and cleverness never hurts. But there's one very simple thing you can do to create instant rapport with someone else. Read more
Before you decide how to spend your tech dollars, check out where other companies are investing. Read more
DIY gunsmithing is just one potential issue 3D printer companies must decide how to handle. But there are many more risks on the horizon. Read more
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