5 Biggest Threats Start-ups Face Now
The Alternative Board, a peer coaching network for business owners, surveyed 300 of its members. Here's what's keeping them awake at night. Read more
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How We Got Funded: Qualtrics
Attracting capital is like getting married: Sometimes it helps to play hard to get. Read more
For $160 per Minute, You Can Call Mark Cuban for Advice
Inc.'s John Brandon tries out two online services that let you pay to chat with top business experts. Read more
Should Facebook Pay You for That Status Update?
A Skimmer's Guide to Who Owns the Future? , by Jaron Lanier. Read more
Are You Breaking Tax Laws Without Even Knowing It?
With new Internet sales tax rules on the horizon, it's clear that tax laws are so complex that you may be unknowingly breaking all sorts of them. Read more
Senate Passes Online Sales Tax Bill
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House. Read more
Why Every Business Needs a Mobile Strategy. Now. 
Pandora's founder: "If you can't figure out mobile, you've got problems." Watch video
5 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Behind the scenes of Instagram's wild ride, the coming age of Google Glass, and how IBM is turning Watson into an executive chef. Read more
12 Strategies to Grow Your Company Fast
LearnVest's Alexa von Tobel on how investors are similar to spouses, Likeable's Dave Kerpen on social media, and MultiFunding's Ami Kassar on borrowing optio... Watch video
The Start-up Hall of Shame (America's 10 Worst States for Entrepreneurs)
New research reveals the least-friendly states for start-ups. Where does your state fall? Read more
Cure Your Work Addiction. Here's How
Unless you start delegating tasks you would normally trust only to yourself, you're doomed to keep running in place, headed for burnout. Read more
Maybe Obamacare Won't Be So Bad
Companies that have healthy employees may see increases, and those with sicker employees may see decreases. Read more
Meet the Entrepreneur-Heroes of the Boston Marathon Bombings
From the tragic scene in Boston, heroes emerged. Now we know there were plenty of entrepreneurs among them. Here are some of their stories. Read more
Why I Like the Sequester (Despite Flight Delays)
Believe it or not, American politicians are starting to think like business people. And that's a good thing. Read more
How Your Business Can Get Heard in Washington
The co-founder of Pandora says Washington is a bare-knuckle place but very accessible to those willing to go door-to-door on Capital Hill. Watch video
Another NYC Win for Uber and Hailo: Payments
Forget about the Benjamins: In two months, e-hailing taxicab apps Uber and Hailo will process payments, New York City promises. Read more
5 Ways the Flight Delay Fix Is Bad News For Entrepreneurs
Make no mistake: The short-term thinking behind the flight controller fix indicates trouble ahead for businesses. Read more
Owners Remain Optimistic, Yet Hiring Fell in April
Small business owners are adjusting expectations for a slow-growth economy, according to a monthly SurePayroll survey. Read more
Getting Ready for Growth
Here's the challenge: Look to the future, but also stay focused on the present. Read more
Marketplace Fairness Act: What You Need to Know
Here's a look at what you need to know about the Marketplace Fairness Act and how your business may be affected. Read more
8 Fascinating Ideas From TechCrunch Disrupt
Chris Dixon, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jonah Peretti, and others weigh in on the most interesting tech trends, the next big idea, and what's wrong with Silicon V... Read more
5 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Small businesses embrace a higher minimum wage, a VC doles out sage advice, and innovation comes to two products that don't need it: beer and donuts. Read more
Why More Is Not Always Better
More is not necessarily better--even when you're talking about profits. Inc.'s Jason Fried explains. Read more
Building an Online Community: The Barn-Raising Strategy
If you build it, they will come? Think again. Building a strong and vibrant community online takes more than a "Field of Dreams" approach. In fact, that look... Read more
Inventor Philippe Kahn on Audacity, Talent, and Luck
An email interview with the serial entrepreneur behind the technology inside the Jawbone Up fitness-tracking wristband. Read more
Who Speaks for Entrepreneurs?
A survey about the minimum wage shows up important disparities between two groups that appear to have something in common: They both claim to represent you. Read more
3 Leadership Tips for a Particular Kind of Entrepreneur: the Successor
North Korea's Kim Jong-un may be a despot, but his succession problems probably look a lot like yours. Read more
5 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Sequestration trickles down to business travel, Subway's big lunch coup, and the five cities where entrepreneurs are most likely to be audited. Read more
Selling Safety: Security Companies React to a Post-Boston Landscape
From widespread cameras to enhanced reality, the Boston bombings may herald a new era for the security industry Read more
Nest's New Goals: Save Energy, Money
When is a partnership an innovation? When it brings down prices and helps the environment. Nest, the "learning thermostat" company, is doing just those thing... Read more
5 Big Insurance Mistakes to Avoid
Insurance may not be sexy, but it is becoming a bigger expense for almost every business. Here are the five common insurance mistakes and how they affect the... Read more
From Crowdsourcing to Manhunts: The Role of YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter
This week social media has given the public an active part in the suspense unfolding in Boston. Read more
Protect Yourself and Your Employees
Emergencies like the Boston Marathon bombings raise thorny questions about what employers are required to do--and what they simply should do. Read more
Warning: Customers Don't Trust Leaders
Less than a fifth of your customers believe business leaders can or should be trusted. Read more
4 Secrets From a Master Relationship Builder
The founder of the company that brought you Solitare Deluxe reveals his strategy for building a strong network. Read more
