The Smartest Franchisees in America
An in-depth look at a new wave of franchisees who are using their entrepreneurial smarts as true company builders. Read story
Arlington
Frequently Asked Lending Questions
Our columnist addresses a few frequently asked questions regarding small business loans and financing strategies. Read story
The 500
#13 APPLIED SYSTEMS INC. UNIVERSITY PARK, ILL. You saw it in the stock market. You've seen it in the merger-and-acquisition activity. ... Read story
Tapping a Credit Union
Some advice on borrowing from credit unions. Read story
Index
A comprehensive guide to companies, organizations, and individuals featured in the October 1999 issue. Read story
Network: August 1989
Network new queries. Read story
The World's Biggest Rolodex
Looking for a supplier in Asia? Jigsaw, an online marketplace that allows businesspeople to buy, sell, and swap contact information, is branching into Jap... Read story
Buying, Selling, and Telling
Tattling on the owner's kid and acquisition binges. Read story
Paper or Plastic?
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Faster Government Collections
Company has devised several strategies for collecting timely payments from the government. Read story
The Inc. Second 100
The runners-up to the 1981 INC. 100 are more profitable, more productive, and more stable. Read story
A New Twist on Buy-Sell Agreements
Using cross-purchase agreements in employee equity-sharing deals. Read story
Do-It-Yourself Marketing
Guide to do-it-yourself marketing, advertising, public relations. Read story
Pay Raises Hold Steady
Despite economic uncertainties, good workers can expect a bigger paycheck next year, a survey finds. Read story
What Your Country Can Do For You
You don't have to be as big as Halliburton to get a piece of the government-contracting action. Read story
States Contributing More to Venture-Capital Funds
All but six states now offer programs to help companies in biotech, software, and other industries, according to a new study. Read story
Network: September 1991
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read story
Mail-Order Basics
Books to use for building a mailing list and generating publicity. Read story
Immigration Protests Hit Small Businesses
Some were forced to close, while others chose to take a stand on the issue. Read story
Goodbye, Retainers
Pay as you go with results-based PR. Read story
Breaking Away
Three defense contractors found success in diversification after the government slashed its spending. Read story
Obit: Monument Co. Misjudges Funeral Industry, Pays with Its Life
A look at how a well-known memorial-carving company went belly upafter new owners took over. Read story
Bootstrapping: Great Companies Started with Less than a Thousand Dollars
CEOs from 11 different companies share tips and suggestions on how to fund a start-up with under $1,000. Read story
The Next Big Thing
A validating moment, saying yes to saying no, getting personal. Read story
Solving Expense Reporting Woes
Small companies turn to the Web to find relief in managing expense reports. Read story
D.C. Contact List
They're busy folks, but here's where to find them. Read story
Branding and Cashing Out
When to use stock photos; how to minimize taxes when selling a business. Read story
Inc. 500 Company Acquired by Media Firm
Jan. 11, 2007 -- New Media Strategies, an Arlington, Va.-based online market intelligence firm, has been acquired by Meredith Corporation... Read story
Agency Resumes Security-Clearance Program for Contractors
Small firms faced a potential employee shortage because of backlogged applications. Read story
Sites for Singles
Running a business on your own and looking for some virtual guidance? A panel of entrepreneurs helps us review a handful of Web sites designed for soloists. Read story
Squaring Off On Quality Circles
Successful quality circles should stimulate employee cooperation and attack long-range problems. America's circles often don't do either. Read story
Congress Approves Online Database to Track Federal Contracts
The system seeks to place greater scrutiny on small-business contracts erroneously awarded to larger firms. Read story
Sell Your Culture
Touting culture and work-life balance can help small businesses lure top talent. Read story
Attracting Top Talent
Selling culture and touting work-life balance can help a small business recruit and retain top talent. Read story
The New Software: A Powerful Ally
These little disks can help you analyze finances and manage information. Read story
Employee Ownership
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) serve a variety of purposes, from providing owners with liquidity to rewarding and retaining valued employees to de... Read story
Resources
Guide to informational resources on office equipment. Read story
"the Pool Would Be Nice, Boss, But We'd Rather Have The Cash"
An ESOT has turned Marquetters into tightfisted stockholders. Read story
Network: February 1991
Network resources. Read story
How I Did It: Jerry Torres, Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions
As told to Max Chafkin Industry Leader: Government Services Three-Year Growth: Read story
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