Allstate Corporation


Company Profile: Crash Course

By Robert A. Mamis |  Feb 1, 1995

A close-up look at how an entrepreneur took over a company developing automobile collision-avoidance technology.  Read story

Annals Of Venture Capital

By Robert A. Mamis |  Sep 1, 1987

"Here," one turnaround practitioner frequently says, dropping a key on the desk of yet another major -- and undersecured -- creditor. "You can have the k...  Read story

Publicity: A Better Way to Seed the Market

By Susan Greco |  Nov 1, 1994

A look at how a small company offered a popular product at cost in a highly successful promotional campaign.  Read story

Spot Factoring

By Bruce G. Posner |  Jul 1, 1991

Using spot factoring services to turn receivables into cash without having to wait.  Read story

The Silver Lining for Small Business in a Recession

Jun 1, 2009

Kauffman Foundation president Carl Schramm talks about why great companies tend to get launched during recessions  Read story

The 50 Most Active Venture Capitalists

Sep 1, 1981

Note: This table may be divided, and additional information on a particular entry may appear on more than one screen. Time from first contact ...  Read story

Customers Seminars: Cohosts with Clout

By Phaedra Hise |  Sep 1, 1994

A marketing manager offers some advice on how small companies can cohost seminars with Fortune 500 companies.  Read story

Are You Ready for the Networked Economy?

By David Friedman |  Feb 1, 1996

American business is dividing into three worlds. Take this quiz to see where your business fits in.  Read story

A New Lift For Small-company Irbs

By Bruce G. Posner |  Jan 1, 1983

Since the congressional reprieve last summer for most industrial revenue bonds, two innovations may make small issues more appealing to national investors.  Read story

The Model Damage-Control Letter

By Leslie Brokaw |  Jan 1, 1994

After a botched job, the right combination of explanation, apology, and compensation can make a difference.  Read story

The Open-Book Revolution

By John Case |  Jun 1, 1995

A special report adapted from Case's book, 'Open-Book Management,' featuring many facets of this technique.  Read story

Meet The Masters. They Could Sell You Anything

By Tom Richman |  Mar 1, 1985

At American Marketing Services, selling is theater. The customers are just part of the show.  Read story

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