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Graham Hill, Founder of Treehugger 

TreeHugger Founder Graham Hill answers questions about running a business virtually. Hear about the tools to use, how to hire, and all the ups and downs of a...  Watch video

What Happens When 25 Unreasonable Fellows Get Together?

The Unreasonable Institute , the Read more

How to Set Up a London Office

If you are thinking of taking your company across the pond, be prepared to give up your car, pay high rents, and leave your business cards in your wallet.  Read more

How to Communicate in a Crisis

A guide to emerging with reputation intact after a crisis threatens your company  Read more

How to Build a Values-Driven Business

More start-up founders are identifying themselves as social entrepreneurs--that is, people who build organizations with an eye towards having a positive effe...  Read more

How to Plan a Company Retreat

If you have a project that's too big to fit into a two-hour meeting slot, a retreat might be just the tool you need to hash it out. Here's how to make sure y...  Read more

4 Tips for Bidding on Your First Government Contract

Advice from experts on how a small business can qualify for a government contract.  Read more

Safer Business Trips to Mexico

Escalating drug violence has dissuaded many tourists from visiting Mexican border towns such as Tijuana and Nogales. But what if business requires a visit...  Read more

China: Malware Capital Of The World

What a claim to fame for Shaoxing, China. It holds the world record for most malware attacks coming out of the country with the national title in the same...  Read more

How to Prevent Identity Theft in Your Business

Of all the security issues companies face, identity theft is one of the scariest, since it has the power to damage your relationship with key customers and e...  Read more

Employee Discrimination Claims Hit Record High in 2009

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission won $294 million on behalf of employees in 2009, the highest amount yet. Here's how you can avoid becoming a target.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Smashing Ideas

How three cartoon animators built an interactive branding company from their basements that's growing over 50 percent annually.  Read more

Go Daddy, Network Solutions Pull Back From China

In the wake of Google's decision to stop censoring online content in China, two domain name registrars announce their retreat.  Read more

Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff

Let's face it -- sometimes you have to sweat the small stuff.  Despite the fact that you have so many other balls in the air, you can't afford to ove...  Read more

Searching for the Great American Craftsman

Photographer Tadd Myers spent a year training his lens on entrepreneurs who do things the way they've always been done.  View slideshow

An Incubator of Her Own

Genevieve Thiers, CEO of Sittercity.com , an Read more

What Health Care Reform Means for Your Business

The House of Representatives has passed a sweeping health care bill. Here's what it means for you.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: IguanaMed

How a company that distributes high-performance, stylish medical scrubs quickly became a fashion staple for the medical community.  Read more

Google Redirects Chinese Traffic

Search giant Google has begun redirecting traffic away from Google.cn, its main Chinese site, and to Google.com.hk, this afternoon.  Read more

Norm Brodsky's Most Controversial Business Ideas

Veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky has made many mistakes—but he has a knack for learning from setbacks and using the knowledge gained through adversity to ...  View slideshow

Yelp's Legal Troubles Mount

A San Francisco furniture store this week added its name (and court papers) to the list of small businesses accusing Yelp of extortion.  Read more

GrowCo.: 5 Sales Myths of Fast Growth Organizations

I'm listening intently at this GrowCo. session to Tom Searcy, founder of Hunt Big Sales , and co-aut...  Read more

GrowCo.: Growth by Involvement at Amy's Ice Creams

I'm at the Inc. GrowCo. conference here in Orlando. What an exciting group of small businesses and what an amazing ...  Read more

A Hat Trick for Elon Musk

A successful rocket engine test, a breakthrough contract and a victory over suppliers for Inc's 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year.  Read more

How to Make a Splash at SXSW

It seems as if every company is looking to create buzz at SXSW in Austin this week. Here are some strategies for making a memorable impression.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Turbie Twist

How two college-age sisters bought the rights to an absorbent hair towel and turned it into a QVC phenomenon.  Read more

George Foreman Kicks Off Inc. GrowCo. Conference

I'm here at Inc.'s GrowCo. Conference where over 400 small business owners have convened to network with other business owners, listen to some great speak...  Read more

How to Structure an Earn-out

When there's a valuation difference between what a buyer thinks a business is worth and what the seller expects to profit, an earn-out can bridge that gap. H...  Read more

Putting Longhorn Entrepreneurs on the Fast Track

The University of Texas launches Texas Venture Labs program to speed the start-up process for student entrepreneurs.  Read more

4 Great Extended-Stay Hotels

These properties put a sophisticated spin on long-term lodging, offering amenities-laden suites for road warriors that are akin to luxury pied-Ă -terres.  View slideshow

How to Provide Constructive Criticism

Telling an employee how to improve his or her performance is always important and never comfortable. Here are some tips on how to do it right.  Read more

Why Women Secretly Enjoy Business Travel

The best part of life on the road? Women who travel for business say they enjoy having someone else clean up after them, according to a new survey.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Twenty20

How a pair of skiers made it easy to shoot HD video from helmets, goggles, handlebars, and motorcyclesâ€"and how they tripled their business in a year doing it.  Read more

Live Chat with Jason Fried, Founder of 37signals 

37signals founder Jason Fried answers questions from readers about running a business, boot-strapping, virtual work and more.  Watch video

How to Run a Family Business

Whether you're a third-generation CEO or starting a company with a sibling or spouse, running a family business presents particular challenges and rewards. H...  Read more