Brian Hamilton


Manufacturers Hit by Housing Fallout

Sectors touched by real estate and residential construction performed the worst last year, study finds.  Read story

Fix-it Entrepreneurs See Increased Business

These businesses are benefiting from the consumer trend of repairing rather than buying new items.  Read story

Undercapitalization

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The Cash-flow Crunch

Big firms are dragging their feet on payables, taking as long as 60 days to settle up, and creating new problems for entrepreneurs.  Read story

The Profitability Report: How to Protect Your Margins in a Downturn

Profits aren't as low as you might think. Here's how companies in 12 industries are faring, plus tips for defending your own bottom line  Read story

What Recession?

A recent report lists the industries that actually did well in 2008.  Read story

A Buyer's Market: What Is Your Business Worth Now?

As part of Inc.'s 2009 guide to business valuations, we look at why now is a great time to buy a business  Read story

The Trap

It was Chuck Howard's nature--his brash self-confidence, his willingness to take a risk--that allowed him to build one of the fastest-growing companies in A...  Read story

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