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The West leads the country in percentage of their population employed by startup companies. Read more
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How Important Are Startups to the Economy?
Without the jobs new companies create, yearly employment growth would be negative. Read more
Silicon Valley: Poor Case Study for Entrepreneurship
Most successful policies to stimulate entrepreneurship focus on local conditions. Read more
How Would You Like to Make $6 Million Sitting on Your Couch?
Recessions can be a great time to start your own business. Thanks to the Web and a variety of other resources, it's cheaper and easier than ever to start one... Read more
11 Businesses You Can Start In Your Pajamas in 2009
Make millions in your living room? The Web and a vareity of other resources have made it easier than ever to start a business from home. A look at the hottes... View slideshow
Oh, Shoot: Markus Frind 
January's cover features the sole figure behind the internet's number one dating site. Markus Frind is only 30, and with a mix of ingenuity and practiced ... Watch video
Our Irrational Fear of Numbers
No, you didn't start a company because you wanted to learn accounting. But you had better learn some – pronto – if you want to really understand your bus... Read more
And the Money Comes Rolling In
Markus Frind works one hour a day and brings in $10 million a year. How does he do it? He keeps things simple. Read more
How to Incorporate
If you are starting a business, or you already run one but haven't thought strategically about its legal structure--S Corp, C Corp, or LLC--you need to take ... Read more
Angel Investing 2009
In a tough economy, angel investors are more cautious than ever. But it's still possible to find funding. Here's how Read more
Back for More
The secret to closing second-round deals Read more
Elevator Pitch: Conservative Café Wants to Take Coffee Back from Liberals
Can it raise $1 million to start franchising? Read more
Get Your Wings
Never dealt with an angel? Here's what you need to know Read more
Want to Learn More?
Our list is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out these organizations for even more leads -- and advice on how to close deals Read more
Wingmen (and -Women)
Inc.'s 2009 guide to the nation's leading angel-investor networks Read more
Business for Sale Update
An all-cash deal and a cross-country move Read more
Horse Race: The Whiteboard Jungle
Schools nationwide have been replacing their blackboards with digital whiteboards or "smartboards". Here's a look at the players in the industry. Read more
I Hereby Resolve…
I resolve that in 2009 I will blog for Inc.com every day. Read more
Angel Investing Down
Market uncertainties are leading to fewer deals with startups, investors say. Read more
Can You Get an SBA Loan?
The Small Business Administration has come under fire for not lending more at a time when business owners need cash the most. We asked an Inc. 5000 SBA lende... Read more
How to Raise Start-Up Capital
Can you start a business with little or no money? According to these successful entrepreneurs, you can. Read more
Young, Free and an Entrepreneur
For these top young entrepreneurs the freedom to build the company they want, to push their boundaries, and to succeed on their own terms has inspired the... Watch video
How to Buy a URL
Here are 5 tips on finding and obtaining the rights to a good domain name. Read more
Business for Sale: Pocket Change?
A Washington, D.C.-area pool table retail chain priced at $5 million. Read more
What's Your Company Worth? Ask an Algorithm.
A start-up called YouNoodle is developing an algorithm that, it claims, can precisely calculate the value of a business. Read more
Naming Rights and Wrongs
NameThis, an online service launched in August, lets businesses crowdsource their branding efforts. Are user-generated trademarks any good? The suggestions p... Read more
The Rebranding Game
If at first you pick the wrong name, you can always try, try again. Read more
Sprucing Up Your Office
Find inspiration and determine the look and feel of your office space. Watch video
It's Just Me: Do I REALLY Need a Marketing Plan?
Marla Tabaka is a life and business coach who helps entrepreneurs in achieving their business and life goals faster and smarter. She serves as a Success Coac... Read more
Corporate VCs Facing Internal Hurdles
Despite plenty of startups to invest in, gaining parent company approval isn't always easy, fund managers say. Read more
Small-Business Aid Urged
Lawmakers are calling on the SBA to provide emergency loans to struggling business owners. Read more
Trick Out Your PC [Video]
You may be stuck in front of a computer for 10 hours a day. But there are ways to make the experience less miserable. Senior editor Bobbie Gossage explain... Watch video
Legacy: Ed Justice Sr., 1921-2008
Cars, cars, and more cars. Read more
