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Recent Running a Business Articles

Facebook IPO Got You Eyeing Entrepreneurship?

By Michael Alter |  May 16, 2012

Some guidelines to help you decide if this is the time to jumpstart your new venture.  Read more


Can This Start-up Shake Up the Art World?

By Jon Burgstone and Bill Murphy, Jr. |  May 16, 2012

Consumers can already rent dresses, cars, and DVDs by the day. Why not fine art?  Read more


6 Habits of Truly Memorable People

By Jeff Haden |  May 16, 2012

How to stick out in the minds of your colleagues and customers--no gimmicks required.  Read more


Make Better Decisions: 3 Easy Steps

By Paul J. H. Schoemaker |  May 16, 2012

Want to feel more confident that you're making the right decisions? Check out how a few simple steps can dramatically improve your decision process.  Read more


What It Feels Like to Be an Overnight Success

By Clarissa Cruz |  May 16, 2012

This restaurant went from being a quiet nook New York City's West Village to an always-packed hotspot, overnight. Here's how its owner dealt with the good an...  Read more


Fast-Growth CEOs: Bullish on the Economy

By Kimberly Weisul |  May 15, 2012

At a recent gathering of fast-growth inner city companies, founders and CEOs were surprisingly optimistic about the economy.  Read more


What to Do if You're Failing

By Penelope Trunk |  May 15, 2012

Start-up founders tend to say everything's great, all the time. So what happens when that's not even close to true?  Read more


Find Growth Beyond Profits

By Inc. staff |  May 15, 2012

New Orleans chef John Besh has found the secret to success: Give back. After Hurricane Katrina forced his city--and company--to rebuild, Besh made growing a ...  Watch video


Smart (& Cheap) Way to Engage Customers

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 15, 2012

James Miller talks about how he spreads the word about his business without emptying his bank account.  Watch video


You Have to Work Around the Clock

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 15, 2012

These co-founders are plugged in and online 24/7.  Watch video


3 Ways Facebook Changed the IPO Roadshow

By Tim Donnelly |  May 15, 2012

Facebook's tour to meet with investors before its initial public offering was like no other IPO roadshow. Here's what you can learn from it.  Read more


John Besh's Big Turnaround

By Inc. staff |  May 15, 2012

In 2005, New Orleans chef John Besh was living his dream as a high-brow chef. Then Hurricane Katrina hit, and he lost everything. Here's how he staged a come...  Watch video


Every Business Should Have a Cause

By Inc. staff |  May 14, 2012

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans chef John Besh gave his booming catering company something it desperately needed: a social mission.  Watch video


Small Size Is Your Biggest Advantage: 4 Ways

By Vanessa Merit Nornberg |  May 14, 2012

No need to pretend you're a large company. Your small size can help you beat the competition.  Read more


Worry About Quality, Not Profits

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 14, 2012

James Miller talks about what his customers really value.  Watch video


Why Passion Makes Up for No Sleep

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 14, 2012

James Miller and Samantha Ballenger talk about traveling, running their business, and staying awake.  Watch video


What's Your Advantage?

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 14, 2012

James Miller's background in the nightclub industry has given him an advantage to creating the best networking events.  Watch video


Are Your Employees Waving Away Customers?

By Janine Popick |  May 14, 2012

As a business owner, you go above and beyond to keep customers happy. But your employees might not feel the same.  Read more


How I Do It All (& You Can Too)

By Inc. staff |  May 13, 2012

Chef John Besh talks about running his empire of restaurant and keeping up with expectations.  Watch video


Humility Is Key for Success

By Inc. staff |  May 13, 2012

Chef John Besh says the moment he stopped thinking about himself, he finally discovered his company's real mission-- and path to success.  Watch video


How Tragedy Gave Me a Clean Slate

By Inc. staff |  May 13, 2012

By 2005, John Besh was living his childhood dream as a 'fancy pants chef' in New Orleans. But then Hurricane Katrina hit.  Watch video


How I Found My Company's Soul

By Inc. staff |  May 13, 2012

New Orleans chef John Besh thought he would go bankrupt after Hurricane Katrina, but saved his business by focusing on giving back to the community, instead ...  Watch video


Foster A Collaborative Sales Team: 5 Ways

By Matthew Bellows |  May 11, 2012

It's impossible to work together in a dog-eat-dog showdown. Encourage collaboration and you'll see huge sales growth for years to come.  Read more


Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg's Smartest Moves

By Eric Markowitz and Nicole Carter |  May 11, 2012

Facebook is about to go public, and clearly, the 27-year-old has done a few things right. Here’s a look at his best moves, and what any entrepreneur can le...  View slideshow


Management Advice: What Kind of Boss Are You?

By Geoffrey James |  May 10, 2012

Check out these 11 archetypes, complete with signature strengths, weaknesses and role models.  View slideshow