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No Office? 4 Secrets for Managing Virtual Workers

Concerned about getting your money's worth when your team is spread across the country--or the world? Relax. Here are the secrets from a virtual-company pro.  Read more

My First True Start-Up 

Minimal founder Scott Wilson talks about Ooba Baby Furniture, which he launched when expecting his first child.  Watch video

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo: What I've Learned

The captain of the world's most ubiquitous social media platform talks leadership, disruption, and why he follows Mia Farrow.  Read more

Facebook Might Spoil Yahoo's Acquisition Party

Yahoo is eyeing the blogging platform Tumblr, but Facebook might beat it to the buzzer.  Read more

11 Social Entrepreneurs. A Ship. 13 Countries. 100 Days

Serial entrepreneur and mentor Jeff Hoffman writes about his experience aboard the floating accelerator Unreasonable at Sea.  Read more

How Real People Make It Big

Forget shiny objects and distractions. How people who grew up with nothing, people like you and me, build big-time success.  Read more

Can Your Employees Push Back?

Are your employees afraid to disagree with you? Here's how to help them stand up for their opinions.  Read more

Gauging the Health of Your Company's Growth

Inc. columnist Norm Brodsky talks about how you can interpret your company's growth performance.  Read more

The Key to Getting Your Product into Whole Foods 

Naomi Whittel, the founder and CEO of Reserveage Organics, tells you what you really need to know to land Whole Foods' buy-in.  Watch video

Working With a Goliath: 5 Tips

Partnering with a huge company can bring visibility and growth to your start-up. Here are five tips to help it go smoothly.  Read more

The Ethics of 3D Printers--and the Guns They Can Produce

Yes, it's possible to make weapons with 3D printers. So should companies continue to sell them?  Read more

Launch Your Business in a Day

The founders of Midnight Media Capture launched their business in a day. Here's what you can learn from them.  Read more

How Disruptive Start-ups Can Prepare for a Lawsuit

Internet television streaming service Aereo isn't the first start-up to wage a high-profile lawsuit. Here's what the past can teach you.  Read more

The Rise of Solo Manufacturing

A conversation with MakerBot founder Bre Pettis about the state of 3-D printing.  Read more

How to Build an Entrepreneurial Team

Building a business takes a village. But how can a growing business afford it?  Read more