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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


Best Industries 2012: Water | 8 Big Opportunities to Tap

By Issie Lapowsky |  May 9, 2012

It’s a low-cost commodity, but make no mistake--there’s money to be made in water.  View slideshow


Great Entrepreneurs on the Companies They Love

By Jeff Haden |  Apr 23, 2012

It takes one to know one. So we asked a range of successful entrepreneurs to name the companies they admire most and why.  View slideshow


6 Amazing Airport Perks

By Judith Feldman |  Apr 12, 2012

Delays, cancellations, layovers--who cares? These airports will tempt you with anything from extreme shopping to luxury spas, museums, theaters, tropical gar...  View slideshow


7 Best Extended Stay Hotels

By John McDermott |  Apr 12, 2012

For employees on an extended stay business trip, comfort becomes a premium. But sometimes they are unavoidable. If you find yourself on the road for a long-t...  View slideshow


8 Best Alternative Airports in America

By Abigail Tracy |  Apr 12, 2012

Discover what some of America’s little-known gems--smaller airports--have to offer. Inc. reveals a list of some of the best alternative airports where you ...  View slideshow


10 Most Frustrating Air Travel Rules & Regulations

By Jennifer Paull |  Apr 11, 2012

Some air travel rules come across as confusing, frustrating, or even worthy of a Liz Lemon--style meltdown. Here are ten edicts that raise eyebrows and blood...  View slideshow


10 Best Apps for Travel (& They’re Free!)

By Judith Feldman |  Apr 11, 2012

Plan and make bookings. Organize notes. Submit expense reports. Before you run out of juice find Wi-Fi. If you’re too juiced…find your way, easily, back ...  View slideshow


Steve Grubbs: The Way I Work, in Photos

By Reshma Yaqub |  Apr 3, 2012

Steve Grubbs, 47, started his career in politics, before parlaying his campaign experience into two businesses in the late '90s. Here's a glimpse in images o...  View slideshow


True Crime: Most Shocking Moments in Entrepreneurship

By Nicole Carter |  Jan 27, 2012

News flash: Entrepreneurs are people too. And as with any group of people, it includes a few bad eggs--and some downright rotten ones.  View slideshow


Entrepreneurs that Got Filthy Rich in 2011

By Eric Markowitz |  Dec 21, 2011

Mark Zuckerberg isn’t the only entrepreneur good at making bank. Here’s a look at the 9 entrepreneurs and (and one investor) that got filthy, stupid, abs...  View slideshow


Businesses Only a Woman Could Start

By Nicole Carter |  Nov 22, 2011

From comfortable hosiery to hand-made jewelry, these ingenious companies are--and only could be--the brainchildren of women.  View slideshow


World's Coolest Offices: Best Small Offices

Oct 10, 2011

There's a car dealership shaped like a helmet, and a serene dentist's office. These offices pack such a design punch, one might never notice they're short on...  View slideshow


World's Coolest Offices: Best Use of Products

Oct 10, 2011

If you have a cool product, follow the lead of these four innovative companies in building your own brand, products, and materials into your workplace.  View slideshow


World's Coolest Offices: Best Use of Nature

Oct 10, 2011

Rock gardens, putting greens, picnic zones, and a leaf-inspired building: these offices truly use nature to inspire creativity and encourage relaxation.  View slideshow


The World's Coolest Office

Oct 10, 2011

There's an indoor skateboarding bowl, a converted railway station in Milan, a converted 1940s warehouse, and a tiny atelier open to the sky and earth in Japa...  View slideshow


Steve Jobs Remembered

Oct 6, 2011

Upon news of Jobs' death, entrepreneurs and leaders shared an outpouring of personal condolences, anecdotes, and inspirations via Twitter, Facebook--even the...  View slideshow


7 Innovative Military Start-ups

By Nicole Carter |  Oct 3, 2011

The Inc. 500|5000 Conference plays host to vets and military spouses who are starting companies all over the country.  View slideshow


7 Head-Turning Fashion Start-ups

By Nicole Carter |  Sep 9, 2011

With Fashion Week underway, here's a look at the start-ups that are making waves just off the runways.  View slideshow