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Recent Running a Business Articles

Good Morning, Vietnam

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Nov 1, 1994

Three entrepreneurs discuss their operations in the emerging Vietnamese marketplace.  Read more

Blood Feud

By Edward O. Welles |  Nov 1, 1994

The story of a biomedical start-up sued by an industry giant for theft of trade secrets, and how the start-up triumphed.  Read more

International: Deciding When a Joint Venture Makes Sense

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1994

The president of a manufacturing concern explains one key facet he analyzed when expanding into international markets.  Read more

Patently Unsafe: Inventors Beware

By Phaedra Hise |  Nov 1, 1994

A look at what is being done to stop unscrupulous "invention-marketing firms" from preying on victims.  Read more

Alphabet Soup

By Heather E. Stone |  Nov 1, 1994

A manufacturer tells what it took to move her product from invention to production and international distribution.  Read more

Regulation: 'Activist' Labor Department

By Michael P. Cronin |  Nov 1, 1994

A quick explanation of why Joseph E. Kalet's book 'Primer on FLSA Other Wage and Hour Laws' is an important resource.  Read more

Taxes: Know the Rules for Storing Computer Records

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1994

An accounting firm partner briefly discusses the IRS's guidelines for retaining electronic records.  Read more

Workplace Violence: Defusing Dangerous Employees

By Michael P. Cronin |  Oct 1, 1994

A lawyer presents guidelines to balance federal requirements with employee protection to avoid lawsuits.  Read more

Legal Brief: Pricing Pitfalls

By Susan Greco |  Oct 1, 1994

An antitrust lawyer briefly discusses how offering price discounts could be illegal, and how to get more information.  Read more

Independent Contractors: Garlic for Tax Vampires

By Michael P. Cronin |  Oct 1, 1994

A quick look at an anonymous trucking firm's owner who ensured "independent contractor" status for contracted help.  Read more

Executive Travel: Hotels Where You Can Really Work

By Robert A. Mamis |  Oct 1, 1994

A list of five national hotel chains offering special rooms with access to business equipment, plus room rates.  Read more

Family Business: Tough Love

By Michael P. Cronin |  Sep 1, 1994

Some thoughts on how to craft a family-employment policy, and how to order a free two-page outline on the same topic.  Read more

Does This Look Like an Employee to You?

By Ilene Erlich |  Sep 1, 1994

This feature examines how the IRS defines "independent contractors" and "employees" and one company that disagrees.  Read more

Straight Answers: How Can You Survive the Regulators?

By Jeffrey L. Seglin |  Sep 1, 1994

Five CEOs from different industries take issue with various governmental regulations and how they impact on business.  Read more

Taxes: Goodwill Thrill

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Sep 1, 1994

An accountant briefly explains how the IRS has changed the rules regarding taxing "goodwill."  Read more

Resource: ADA Checklist

By Robert A. Mamis |  Sep 1, 1994

Some recommendations on how to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and how to request a free handbook.  Read more

The Inc. Network

By Karen E. Carney |  Sep 1, 1994

Reader-to-reader advice.  Read more

Hiring: Try Taping Those Interviews

By Michael P. Cronin |  Sep 1, 1994

Two personnel experts share tips on making audio recordings of interviews and what to watch out for when taping.  Read more

Cost Control: Cut Property Tax

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Sep 1, 1994

A property-tax expert explains that almost every company is overassessed for its personal property and how to lower it.  Read more

Litigator=Mitigator

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Aug 1, 1994

Using a trial litigator can control the time and cost of defending your company in a court battle.  Read more

The Inc. Network

By Inc. staff |  Aug 1, 1994

Reader-to-reader advice.  Read more

The On-Time Project-Management Planner

By Teri Lammers Prior |  Aug 1, 1994

This scheduling tool has helped its creator achieve 43 consecutive months with no late deliveries.  Read more

When Big Changes Happen to Small Companies

By Bela L. Musits |  Aug 1, 1994

Imagine your entire company being put into an upheaval by a change in your industry's regulatory environment.  Read more

A Better-Looking S Corp.

By Sam Starr |  Aug 1, 1994

Pending legislation would put S corporations on a more equal footing with C corporations.  Read more

How to Comply with the ADA

By Michael P. Cronin |  Aug 1, 1994

The Americans with Disabilities Act now applies to companies with only 15 or more employees.  Read more

Are Your Kids Good Enough to Run Your Business?

By Donna Fenn |  Aug 1, 1994

Even if you've never considered your company a family business, that question could be very important.  Read more

The Education of a Big-Company Man

By Bruce G. Posner |  Jul 1, 1994

Jim Kilmer's years at H.J. Heinz didn't prepare him for company-building as well as he had expected.  Read more

Built by Association

By David Whitford |  Jul 1, 1994

We've found the best little trade association in America. Why doesn't the one for your industry do this much for you?  Read more

A Tie-in with Big Brands

By Susan Greco |  Jul 1, 1994

Two entrepreneurs who made a successful pitch to Warner-Lambert to co-market their product share their strategy.  Read more

Cheaper Loan Closings

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jul 1, 1994

Four techniques for controlling legal expenses incurred by loan closings.  Read more

Dingdong! OSHA Calling

By Michael P. Cronin |  Jul 1, 1994

How to handle OSHA inspections properly.  Read more

Setting the Stage

By Brian Henson |  Jun 1, 1994

Jim Henson's son Brian writes about how he and his siblings filled his famous father's shoes in the family business.  Read more

Sole Survivor

By John Case |  Jun 1, 1994

One third-generation family business has survived imports, mergers, offshore manufacturing and new technologies.  Read more

Coping with Stress Claims

By Michael P. Cronin |  Jun 1, 1994

How to make yourself less vulnerable to employee lawsuits claiming disabling workplace stress.  Read more

Tortilla Flap

By Teri Lammers Prior |  Jun 1, 1994

Cofounder jeopardized his control of his 3-year-old company when he fired his partner.  Read more