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Recent Start-up Slideshows

2009 College Start-ups: Where Are They Now?

By Sarah Kessler |  Feb 21, 2010

Last year we profiled a handful of the coolest start-ups on college campus. This month--after a year of change, growth, and (in some cases) starting complet...  View slideshow


How to Run a Business From Home

By Tamara Schweitzer |  Jan 8, 2010

It's easier than ever to start a business from the comfort of your living room. But that's not to say it's easy. Nine entrepreneurs who have done it share th...  View slideshow


Essential Tools for Every Home Office

Jan 7, 2010

There are certain tools that every entrepreneur who works from home should keep within reach. Here's a look at 10 gadgets that will keep you organized, conne...  View slideshow


10 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Business Plan

Nov 17, 2009

Writing a business plan is often a crucial first step to getting your start-up off the ground. But a plan riddled with errors? It can sink you.  View slideshow


The Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now

By Jason Del Rey and Tamara Schweitzer |  May 29, 2009

Here's a look at some of the fastest-growing industries today -- and where some of the best industries to start a business may be.  View slideshow


11 Businesses You Can Start In Your Pajamas in 2009

Jan 8, 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


7 Start-up Success Stories

All this could be yours. Here's how 10 savvy entrepreneurs got their dream companies up and running - and how you can do the same  View slideshow


6 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business

By Leigh Buchanan

So you have a big idea and want to start your own company. Is that all it takes? You may think you're a natural-born entrepreneur, but becoming one is easier...  View slideshow


10 Great Entrepreneurs Talk about their Start-up Days

Entrepreneurs aren’t known for keeping things to themselves, and at Inc., we’ve been listening as they speak their minds for 30 years. Here, what Bill Ga...  View slideshow


How to Make $10 Million from Home in 4 Easy Steps

By Max Chafkin

Plenty of Fish founder Markus Frind runs a company that makes $10 million a year—from home. Here's how.  View slideshow


6 Tips for Restaurant Owners

Restaurants are one of the most common types of small businesses, but also one of the most difficult to make successful. The competition for most restaurants...  View slideshow


8 Tips for Managing Staff Through Hard Times

Maintaining your culture—not to mention morale—can be a challenge in the face of layoffs. So how can a manager get the best out of his or her people? Her...  View slideshow


The 10 Best Slogans of All Time

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The Best Company Names of All Time

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