Strategy and Planning


Recent Strategy and Planning Articles

Facebook's IPO Is Great for Start-ups

By Bo Fishback |  May 21, 2012

The biggest tech public offering in history is big news to the start-up world. Here's why its a win for innovation, user-experience, and the little guys.  Read more


After Facebook: 6 IPOs to Put on Your Radar

By Eric Markowitz |  May 18, 2012

Has Facebook reinvigorated the IPO market? Here are a few tech companies racing to go public--and what you should know about them.  Read more


Facebook Pulls Off Largest Tech IPO Ever

By Eric Markowitz and Nicole Carter |  May 18, 2012

Ring the bells: It's a landmark day for Wall Street and Silicon Valley as the world's biggest social network becomes a public company.  Read more


Told You So! Early Facebook Doubters Eat Their Words

By Nicole Carter |  May 17, 2012

Who knew what Facebook would become when Mark Zuckerberg launched it in 2004? Not these guys.  Read more


Facebook IPO Could Spawn 1,000 Start-ups

By Eric Markowitz |  May 17, 2012

As Facebook becomes a public company, it's making thousands of employees wealthy enough to bolt. The upside: They're ambitious, entrepreneurial, and ready to...  Read more


Paperless Post's Long, Hard Road to Raise Money

By Chris Beier and Daniel Wolfman |  May 17, 2012

James Hirschfeld and his sister started Paperless Post to recreate invitations for the Web. But VCs wouldn't bite, and time was running out.  Watch video


Facebook IPO: Bono's Big Score

By Maeghan Ouimet |  May 17, 2012

After a string of unsuccessful investments, the rock star finally got it right with Facebook--to the tune of $1.5 billion.  Read more


Memo to Mitt: Fix Your LinkedIn Page!

By Bill Murphy, Jr. |  May 17, 2012

We asked 16 social media experts and LinkedIn gurus to size up the Romney campaign's organizational and candidate LinkedIn profiles. Here's their analysis.  Read more


Problem-Solving Strategies

By Scott Gerber |  May 16, 2012

Advice from Christopher Kelly, co-founder of Sentry Centers meeting rooms, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


Would You Give Up Citizenship for $1 Billion?

By Minda Zetlin |  May 16, 2012

Eduardo Saverin turned in his passport ahead of the Facebook IPO. Proof that entrepreneurs are fleeing because of high taxes?  Read more


Inc. Business Owners Council holds its first CEO Roundtable and announces its third event for 2012!!

By Alf Nucifora |  May 16, 2012

15 members get to discuss burning issues at the top of San Francisco!  Read more


Facebook Predictions: 6 Things to Know Now

By Michael Mothner |  May 16, 2012

Back in early 2011, I predicted Facebook's $100 billion valuation. Here's what I think is coming next.  Read more


Facebook IPO Got You Eyeing Entrepreneurship?

By Michael Alter |  May 16, 2012

Some guidelines to help you decide if this is the time to jumpstart your new venture.  Read more


Facebook Timeline: How It Grew

By Inc. staff |  May 16, 2012

You know what's cool? $100 billion. Check out Facebook's growth, Facebook style.  Read more


Zuckerberg's Reign: What to Expect After the IPO

By Erik Sherman |  May 15, 2012

Graduating from founder to public CEO usually means giving up some control. But Mark Zuckerberg isn't your usual CEO.  Read more


How We Make Solid Decisions

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 15, 2012

Samantha Ballenger discusses her insight on writing ideas on paper to make effective decisions.  Watch video


3 Ways Facebook Changed the IPO Roadshow

By Tim Donnelly |  May 15, 2012

Facebook's tour to meet with investors before its initial public offering was like no other IPO roadshow. Here's what you can learn from it.  Read more


John Besh's Big Turnaround

By Inc. staff |  May 15, 2012

In 2005, New Orleans chef John Besh was living his dream as a high-brow chef. Then Hurricane Katrina hit, and he lost everything. Here's how he staged a come...  Watch video


5 Everyday Lessons From LBJ

By Bill Murphy, Jr. |  May 15, 2012

The nation's 36th president, Lyndon Johnson, offers five tips you can use every single day to make your business stronger.  Read more


Sheryl Sandberg: Is She the Real Brains at Facebook?

By Geoffrey James |  May 15, 2012

After the Instagram megadeal and "hoodiegate," Facebook investors may be taking comfort from the COO's leadership.  Read more


JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon: This Is Leadership?

By Chris Mittelstaedt |  May 14, 2012

Since when does a mea culpa deserve praise? JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shows how low the leadership bar can go.  Read more


How to Grow Your E-Commerce Company

By Arthur Klebanoff |  May 14, 2012

Getting the right partner for your company can be the difference between growing rapidly and getting stuck. Here's how to start.  Read more


Small Size Is Your Biggest Advantage: 4 Ways

By Vanessa Merit Nornberg |  May 14, 2012

No need to pretend you're a large company. Your small size can help you beat the competition.  Read more


Facebook Advertising: 5 Things You Don't Know (& Should)

By Michael Mothner |  May 14, 2012

You may have used Google AdWords, but a whole new set of rules apply on the giant social network.  Read more


Energy Management: Why You Need to Shut Down

By Tim Askew |  May 14, 2012

Forget time management. If you can't manage your energy, you'll never be able to manage anything else. Here's why energy matters.  Read more