Letters
Readers react to articles from the January and February 2000 issues of Inc. , including the January cover story "Taking the Leap," Andrew Raskin's "E... Read more
Running a Business
Recent Running a Business Articles
Merge Now, Pay Later
Take it from the Cuningham Group: When you're merging two companies, crunching the numbers is easy; melding the two company cultures is the hard part. Read more
The European Road Show
By most accounts, getting ready for an initial public offering is a bear. For days at a time, a CEO must schlepp from city to city, pitching his or her co... Read more
Be a Culturally Mindful Global Manager
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Read moreUnification Theory
Jim Carlson, CEO of Hospitality Solutions International during its acquisition, identifies seven practices that enable HSI to manage its far-flung employees ... Read more
How can I turn a small sales team into a business development group forming strategic partnerships?
Finance & Capital mentor Guy Kawasaki responds to this question from an inc.com user: In reality, every one of your employees shou... Read more
Cause-Related Marketing: Doing Something Good for Your Company and the Community
Sometimes explaining that I work in the public relations field elicits disdain, maybe a snort of derision, perhaps a subtle shaking of the head. Then ther... Read more
Protect Your Data from Prying Eyes
Are you just being paranoid if you worry that the data on your hard drive may fall into a competitor's hands? If your laptop should suddenly... Read more
Finding Electrical Outlets in an Airport
Waiting for a flight at the airport can be a bore, but if you can whip out your laptop, at least you can get some work done. But those with a long flight ... Read more
Powering Up Overseas
A Web site maintained by a world traveler in Texas can help you quickly determine what phone line and electrical plug adapters you'll need when traveling ... Read more
Extending the Life of Your Laptop Battery
For the frequent business traveler, there's only one thing more frustrating than being stuck in an airport waiting for a delayed flight: Waiting in an air... Read more
How do I turn around a sick company?
Offices & Operations mentor Charles Bodenstab responds: Obviously there is no quick answer to this problem since it depends on how... Read more
Meet Mie-Yun Lee
Mie-Yun Lee is an expert on businesspurchasing for the office. Since she founded BuyerZone.com... Read more
Take My Job Offer, Please. Pretty Please
These days everyone is playing hard to get, from PR agencies to employees. A look at Gazooba.com founder Andrew Raskin's education in the fine art o... Read more
Nordahl Brue: My Biggest Mistake
Nordahl Brue Founder and CEO of Bruegger's Bagel Bakeries, based in Burlington, Vt. My partner, Mike Dressell, and I started Bruegg... Read more
Getting Your Laptop through Customs
International travelers are often worried about being asked to pay duty when they pass their laptop computers through customs. Although many people never ... Read more
Cyberbutlers Serve Road Warriors' Needs
I was recently made aware of a new service being offered by several of themajor international hotel chains. Previously, I had used various butler services... Read more
Lock Down Your Laptop
Carrying a computer to all corners of the globe can be hard on the nerves. You bought it for thousands of dollars, you have your system configured just th... Read more
Playing Baseball for Profits and Prizes
Carolina Safety Associates, based in Gastonia, N.C., sells and services fire protection equipment from more than a dozen branches throughout the Southeast... Read more
The Complete Franchise Business Plan
What's the big difference between a traditional start-up business plan and a start-up franchise plan? Essentially, the latter must combine compone... Read more
Selecting an Attorney
An entrepreneur should consider his or her legal needs early in the business development process. These needs can vary greatly, from occasional consultati... Read more
Working with Your Attorney
While law firms may negotiate a fee arrangement with an entrepreneur, the legal fees may still be a significant part of the operating expenses. Thus, the ... Read more
Attorney-Client Privilege
When hiring an attorney, the entrepreneur should clarify whom the attorney represents. The attorney-client privilege does not protect communications with ... Read more
Proprietary Information: Nondisclosure Agreements
A strong nondisclosure agreement is especially critical to Silicon Valley businesses and other fast-growth companies. An employer must insist that all its... Read more
Staffing: Independent Contractors
Contracting out work to independent contractors is another staffing option to consider, due to the many tax and non-tax benefits involved. However, the di... Read more
Recruiting Employees
Employment laws become relevant long before you even hire an employee. In particular, discrimination laws may form a trap for the unwary would-be employer... Read more
Upstarts: Start-Up Services
A look at several companies that sell "start-up-in-a-box" services designed to help new businesses hit the ground running. Read more
Seven Ways to Avoid Merger Blunders
The pace of corporate mergers just keeps on accelerating, but often directors face a "bet the company" merger decision with too little time, facts, or adv... Read more
What Will It Cost Me to Hire an Independent Contractor as an Employee?
Q: Currently I use independent contractors in my business. What is the additional cost of making them my employees? A:Read more
The Start-Up Diaries: Taking the Leap
What is life really like when you start a business? Inc. profiles five companies and their founders as they journey through the start-up experience. Read more
Scenario for a Great Future
Hot Tip: Recruiting
Brenda Love, founder of $20-million Love Advertising, in Houston, has always looked to pare her payroll. Her problem was how to get strong product... Read more
HW Flrs, Ocean Vw, Stck Optns
MedicaLogic, a 15-year-old medical-records-software company in Hillsboro, Oreg., made its first Internet play in 1999. That was late enough to run into th... Read more
