Bootstrapping 101: Switch Business Models On a Dime
Napoleon Barragan of 1-800-Mattress has been consistently inconsistent when it comes to building his $100 million company. Read more
Strategy and Planning
Recent Strategy and Planning Articles
CEOs Are From Mars, VCs Are From Venus
It's official: They see everything differently. Read more
The Home Depot 
Bernie Marcus, founder of The Home Depot, addresses how Sarbanes-Oxley affects small business owners today. He encourages all small business owners to get... Watch video
Healthy Business Practices
Guille Cruze, CEO of The Whitestone Group, discusses the cost of providing health care to employees, and the strategies he has utilized to get them down. Watch video
Democrats Push More Disaster Aid for Small Businesses
A new bill seeks to remedy problems that arose during last year's hurricane season. Read more
Hatching New Revenue Streams [Video]
Associate editor Nadine Heintz explains how the maker of Marshmallow Peeps, the colorful Easter candy, learned to cash in on its cult following -- and how... Watch video
Get the Most Out of New Employees
Vance Patterson, co-founder and CEO of Patterson Fan, discusses smart hiring practices, and how to keep the best employees involved through profit-sharing... Watch video
It's In The Execution
Bill Payne, Entrepreneur in Residence at The Kaufman Foundation, says that most start-ups fail due to a lack of execution. Watch video
Businesses Hurt By Skyrocketing Gas Prices
As gas approaches $3 per gallon, entrepreneurs are being forced to raise prices and lower margins. Read more
Most Business Owners Unprepared for Natural Disasters
Even after Katrina, 84% say they are not concerned about hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes. Read more
Companies Remain Unprepared for Bird Flu
A new survey shows the majority of business leaders believe a bird-flu pandemic is imminent, but have no contingency plans in place. Read more
Georgia Becomes 'Entrepreneur Friendly'
Under a new program, communities can earn the state's seal of approval for having resources that support small businesses. Read more
Georgia Becomes 'Entrepreneur Friendly'
Under a new program, communities can earn the state's seal of approval for having resources that support small businesses. Read more
Outlook 2006: Consumer Products
The Wal-Mart backlash continues. Read more
Outlook 2006: Real Estate
Blowing bubbles. Read more
Case Study: Was Outsourcing to India the Right Move?
With revenue flattening, David Galbenski needed a bold new plan. Read more
Outsource the Outsourcing
Few entrepreneurs have the time or expertise to find the right offshore contractor. Fortunately, a new breed of broker can do it for you. Read more
What's Next: Going Medium-Tech
Falling behind in technology is a bad idea. But getting out in front isn't always so smart either. Read more
The Need for Speed
Keith McFarland says he can draft a new strategic plan in just 48 hours. Here's how: Read more
Ready, Set, Strategize
Strategic planning is time-consuming and labor-intensive, right? Not necessarily. One consultant says he can craft a bold new action plan in just 48 hours. Read more
The Problem With Confidence
Entrepreneurs are proud of their appetites for risk. But how much is enough? Read more
Smarter Than You
You say you can't trust anyone to help you run the company? Wrong. Trust everyone. Read more
180s CEO Steps Down
July 18, 2005 --Brian Le Gette has stepped down as CEO of 180s LLC, the performance apparel company he founded in 1994 with former classma... Read more
Finance Managers Hopeful, Survey Says
June 30, 2005 --Finance professionals -- including CFOs, treasurers, and controllers -- expect moderate economic growth, and ranked energy... Read more
Trade Deficit Falls in March
May 12, 2005 --The U.S. trade deficit fell to the lowest level in six months in March, thanks in part to a surge in U.S. exports of capita... Read more
Small Business Economic Conditions Cool Down
May 5, 2005 --Slower growth in the gross domestic product (GDP), rising energy costs, and increasing interest rates dampened economic cond... Read more
Five Ideas to Watch
...including a new lava lamp, interactive advertising, a boost for wireless coverage, and more. Read more
Tech Spending Top Small Business Concern
A new survey suggests small business owners plan to boost IT spending to help cut costs and grow businesses. Read more
Location, Location, Location
Understanding market research. Plus: Boards for beginners. Read more
Is There a Future for Small Retailing?
Writing a regular column, I'm always looking for ideas. Many come from my clients, indirectly, for their questions and concerns are the questions and conc... Read more
The Secrets of Open-Source Managing
Start treating your customers like employees. Read more
Case Study
The Problem: Handmark had 50% of the market for software for PDAs. Unfortunately, fewer people are buying PDAs Read more
Company, Halted
What happens to a business when the owner is called to duty? Read more
Case Study
The Problem: Handmark had 50% of the market for software for PDAs. Unfortunately, fewer people are buying PDAs Read more
How To Assemble a Board of Directors
Advice on putting a board together that will serve your needs. Read more