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Could You Use a Two-Screen Laptop? 

Earlier today, I got a glimpse of Lenovo's new laptop, the ThinkPad w700 DS, which has a second screen that pulls out of the main screen. It's a behemoth-...  Watch video

Need an Ultra-Stylish Laptop? Try ... Dell 

At CES in January, Dell announced its new Adamo line of laptops. Adamo is a competitor to the MacBook Air (and could even be thinner than the Air, if rumo...  Watch video

Improve Your Work-Play Balance at the Toy Fair 

Straight from the floor of the Toy Industry Association's Toy Fair, The Goods has some great new diversions perfect for the office. Puzzle over a digital ...  Watch video

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

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

Sprucing Up Your Office 

Find inspiration and determine the look and feel of your office space.   Watch video

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

Your Company, the Movie [Video] 

If you are not using online video in your marketing efforts, you are woefully behind. But a new array of tools can help you channel your inner Steven Spie...  Watch video

If You Build It, They Will Shop [Video] 

Selling online can be lucrative, but setting up an e-commerce operation is often a frustrating exercise. Associate editor Bobbie Gossage highlights the be...  Watch video

Email's Little Helpers 

Microsoft Outlook may be the most widely used e-mail tool on the planet, but it's hardly perfect. That's why enterprising programmers have created dozens ...  Watch video

Save the Planet 

We hear a lot about going green these days. But did you know it could also save your company some green? Associate editor Bobbie Gossage explains.   Watch video

PR for Start-Ups 

Jennefer Witter offers five crucial points to consider when deciding upon a public relations strategy for your small business. You'll learn how to pick th...  Watch video

Tech Talk: Technology Advice from the Inc. 500 

From iPods to paperless publishing, some of the nation's top entrepreneurs sound off about the role technology plays in their companies.   Watch video

Start-Up Secrets from the Inc. 500 

Some of the nation's top entrepreneurs reflect on their early days in business -- and offer advice to other entrepreneurs just getting started.   Watch video

Legal Issues for a Home Business 

Working from home sounds ideal, but there are many considerations. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman discusses some of the key legal issues you should look out ...  Watch video

Trademark, Copyright & Patent Protection 

Your most valuable asset is your intellectual property. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman offers advice on what needs protection and how to attain it.   Watch video

30 Under 30: The Innovator 

Ben Kaufman founded a successful iPod accessory maker, Mophie while in college, but it was some last minute inspiration at a trade booth really made waves...  Watch video

What's In Your Wallet? [Audio] 

Credit-card companies continue to roll out new offers aimed at business owners. How do you choose the right card? Reporter Ryan McCarthy explains.   Watch video

I Love Rock 'n' Roll 

Mindy Harvey, the co-founder of Ultimate Ears, makes high-end monitors for some of the biggest names in music, including Mariah Carey and Steven Tyler. So...  Watch video

Differentiating Yourself in the Marketplace 

Standing out from the crowd takes time and effort. Nancy Michaels has some tips on how to maximize your exposure to potential new clients, and ensure they...  Watch video

How to Get Customers to Pay Upfront 

Wouldn't it be great if your customers actually paid in advance? Unfortunately, for many small-business owners, that's easier said than done. But with the...  Watch video

eBay 101 

Many entrepreneurs are making big money on eBay these days. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman highlights everything you need to get started.   Watch video

30 Under 30: The Cookie King 

Seth Berkowitz started a late-night cookie-delivery service out of his dorm room. Today, Insomnia Cookies delivers fresh-baked goodies to hungry college s...  Watch video

Start-Up Advice from the Inc. 500 

Six entrepreneurs' advice on the best practices when starting your business. Hear from Warren Brown of CakeLove on pacing yourself, Michael Alter of SureP...  Watch video

Summer Tax Tips 

Use the slow summer months to consider how you might best decrease your tax burden. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman offers five tips to help you get started. ...  Watch video

Big Love [Audio] 

When you're starting a company, it can be tempting to hit up friends and family for that much-needed first investment. But, oh, can it backfire. Staff wri...  Watch video

Biggest Challenges for Inc. 500 Entrepreneurs 

The founders of Method, Barefoot Books, and other Inc. 500 entrepreneurs discuss the biggest challenges in starting a business. Breaking through in the ma...  Watch video

How to Create a Winning Lemonade Stand 

Our 2006 Grand Prize Winner, Siena Jeakle offers tips for creating a winning lemonade stand. She created the stand, which sells pink lemonade, in memory o...  Watch video

Breakup Blues [Audio] 

Divorce can pose a serious threat to a company. Associate editor Hannah Clark explains how you can protect yourself.   Watch video

Thinking Small [Audio] 

When it comes to venture capital, small may indeed be the new big. A growing number of firms are giving away small amounts to young start-ups. Reporter Ry...  Watch video