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The Way I Work: Blake Mycoskie of Toms Shoes
Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms Shoes, built a lifestyle business based on social entrepreneurship. Read more
Norm Brodsky on Finding a Good Lawyer
How can entrepreneurs get the most benefit and the best value from their attorneys? Read more
Obituary: Joan Castle Joseff, 1912-2010
A pioneering businesswoman who built a company through glamour and grit. Read more
A Way to Revive Waterlogged Gadgets
The story behind the invention of the Bheestie bag starts, predictably enough, at the bottom of a pond. Read more
Why I Sold Zappos
Tony Hsieh built his online shoe retailer into an e-commerce powerhouse. But with credit tightening and investors eyeing the exits, Hsieh was forced to ask: ... Read more
Luxurious Long-Hauls
United Airlines, Emirates, and Swiss Air are offering some cool new amenities for first- and business-class travelers, including private cubicles. Read more
Norm Brodsky on Competition
Low-price competition is a serious threat. How can a small business fight it? Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Time Timer
How a stay-at-home mom invented a top-selling teaching tool. Read more
Google Maps Made Me Do It
A woman is hit by a car – and sues Google for putting her in the path of danger. Read more
Finding Love for Millionaires
Ten years ago, Patti Stanger started Millionaire's Club, a matchmaking service for millionaires. Today her business idea is a reality television hit series c... Read more
How to Create a Productive Office Environment
Designing your office is more than just picking out paint and carpeting. A few small investments of time and money can foster a more productive workspace. Read more
10 Perks We Love
With employee perks, as with personal gifts, it's the thought that counts. We consider these benefits unusually thoughtful. View slideshow
For Tech Entrepreneurs Looking Beyond Silicon Valley, Chile is Ready and Waiting
Despite a recent earthquake, Chile is positioning itself for future technology investments and innovation. Read more
Zumba Turns Dancers Into Entrepreneurs
The founders of the dance fitness craze teach their trainers how to turn a passion into a thriving business. Read more
How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce
Don't want your ex-spouse to end up as your business partner? Here's how to guard what's likely your most valuable financial asset. Read more
The $100 iPad Killer?
A cheaper tablet on the horizon. It will run Google's Android operating system and it will likely be sold by a Chinese computer company. That's the... Read more
Would You Fire an Employee Over a Negative Facebook Post?
A pizza restaurant raises hackles – and consciousness – about corporate social media policies by letting a waitress go for ranting about a customer. Read more
How to Get Certified as a Veteran-Owned Business
Acknowledging your status as a veteran could give you an advantage in the business world. Here's how. Read more
Legacy: Joan Castle Joseff, 1912-2010
Joan Castle Joseph died March 24 of congestive heart failure, leaving behind a collection of more than three million pieces of costume jewelry made for the m... View slideshow
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: TrollandToad.com
How a game lover turned a popular collectible card game into a multi-million dollar retail business. Read more
Do You Comply With the FTC's Red Flag Rule?
Regulations to help prevent identity theft go into effect June 1, and chances are you've got some work to do to comply with them. Here's what you need to know. Read more
How to Choose the Right Franchise Location
Where you decide to locate your franchise may make or break your business. Read more
The Best Industries For Starting a Business Right Now
Ready to start something? We've analyzed data to pinpoint 2010's highest-growth industries ripe for start-ups. View slideshow
Tesla Teams Up With Toyota
World's largest car company will invest $50 million in the six-year-old start-up, which in turn will buy one of Toyota's closed factories. Read more
Novartis Verdict Opens Door for More Gender Bias Lawsuits
The Swiss pharmaceutical company's total damages bill could top $1 billion - a figure meant to deter it and anyone else from discrimination in the future. Read more
How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business
Having a minority-owned business certification can help you tap into a bevy of public and private sector programs. Here’s how to apply. Read more
Business Tips from the Best New Chefs
Food & Wine magazine recently named the Best New Chefs of 2010. We asked several of these restaurateurs to discuss how they have built their reputatio... View slideshow
How to Decide Whether Your Business Should Build or Buy
Think your business is ready to expand? Here’s what you should consider before heading down either path. Read more
Why You Should Love Failure
I spent part of last week at a conference called MultiMania in Kortrijk, Belgium, speaking a... Read more
Mark Johnson, Co-Founder of Innosight 
Mark Johnson, co-founder of business consultancy Innosight, answers viewer questions about innovation. Watch video
MTV Films SheFinds' Search for the Perfect Hire
New Series "MTV Hired" features the New York-based shopping website as it interviews twentysomethings in search of their dream job. Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: AArrow Advertising
How an 18-year-old kid took $500 and built a guerilla marketing agency with franchises in 30 cities and $4.5 million in revenue. Read more
9 Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards
Workplace health and safety hazards can be costly (to lives and the bottom line), but the good news is that they are largely preventable if you take the righ... Read more
Tim O'Reilly, Founder of O'Reilly Media
Tim O'Reilly, founder of O'Reilly media and the cover story of Inc.'s May 2010 issue, answers viewer questions about business innovation. Watch video
