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Top 10 Internet Companies
From online deal sites and gamification to digital marketing and online payments, these Internet companies are reaping all of the benefits with none of the brick and mortar overhead.
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VCs Pick the Hottest Inc. 500 Companies
VC investors' take on 2010’s best Inc. 500 companies.
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The 2010 Inc. 5000: Companies at Work
This is where the magic happens for five fast-growing Inc. 500 companies: Sundia, Show Media, US Lighting Tech, Lexicon Consulting, and The Penna Group.
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Best Car Speakerphone: Iogear Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit
This Bluetooth speakerphone mounts to a car windshield and gets a charge from the sun, even on overcast days.
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Bracing for the Foie Gras Ban
With a ban on producing or serving fois gras lurking on the horizon, how are California's top chefs reacting to dropping the delicacy from their menus? Read more
Cleantech Deals Hit a New Record
A new survey reports 180 deals in the first quarter of 2010, and particularly strong interest in the transportation sector. Read more
Medicinal Marijuana Retailing
Cannabis's cultural capital is rising - and so is dispensary revenue. Read more
Does Your Part-Time Employee Qualify for Overtime?
Laws that apply to employees who work even a few hours a week can be tricky to follow. As more businesses hire part-time help, here's how to avoid a problem. Read more
Court Sides With Small Business in Predatory Pricing Case
A California Supreme Court ruling that cracks down on predatory pricing is being hailed as victory for small businesses. Read more
The Goods: Reader Reviews
Readers weigh in on products and services featured in The Goods Read more
Elevator Pitch: Sport Technology Makes Gear for the X Games Crowd
Can it raise $3 million to meet demand? Read more
California: Can I Pay You in IOUs?
The Golden State may finally be ready to pay small businesses back the IOUs they issued for services. Read more
The Not-So-Golden State of California
It has been saddening that California, my home for most of my business life, has become so economically dysfunctional. Having created companies here and ... Read more
More Time for Work? Let the Car Drive Itself
If only we could get work done on the way to work! In the next decade, the idea might become a reality. In business, the opportunity to let the car do the dr... Read more
California Health Committee to Vote on New Health-Care Bill
National Small Business Advocacy Group Urges Defeat of the Costly Bill, Citing Increased Fees to Small Businesses Read more
The Economy This Week
Leading indicators continue a five-month slide; gas prices hit record highs. Read more
The Legal Landscape
Some states are friendly to noncompetes; others aren't. Here's a rough guide. Read more
Behind The Scenes: Companies at the Heart of Everyday Life
Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 3.12.08, 2:24 P.M. Read more
The Case for Mentorship
The philosophy of interconnectedness--the sense that no one is an island, that we are inextricably linked to our community, and that the decisions we make... Read more
Get a Text Messaging Policy Now!
It's a sickening thought and still unconfirmed at this point. However, Federal rail investigators have a sneaking suspicion that text messaging may at lea... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Online sales growth eclipses brick-and-mortar stores; gas prices jump for the third straight week. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners report strong growth and hiring plans; gas prices drop to five-month low. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Confidence among business owners ties record low; consumers also shaky on subprime mortgage news. Read more
The Economy This Week
Financial market woes shake consumer confidence; unemployment claims surge. Read more
Certification for California Small Businesses
Feb. 16, 2007 -- California is offering online state-contracting certification for small businesses and disabled-veteran business enterpr... Read more
Inc. 500 Private Jet Charterer Rates Operators
Feb. 26, 2007 -- Jets.com, a Quincy, Mass.-based private jet chartering company, has awarded eight jet operators top marks for customer s... Read more
The Companies of Elon Musk
How the Entrepreneur of the Year does business and makes waves. Read more
Getting Paid
Pursuing late-paying customers can be awkward for a business owner -- and time consuming. Here are some strategies for handling -- and avoiding -- the dilemma. Read more
Most Calif. Small Businesses No Longer Provide Health Care
A new study found that increased costs have forced a majority to abandon coverage. Read more
Owners and Contracting Officers Meet in California
Nov. 3, 2006 -- A conference today in San Diego, Calif., is seeking to help small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises ha... Read more
California Bill Seeks to Help Disabled Veteran Business Owners
Jan. 19, 2006 -- Disabled veteran... Read more
Health Hazards? A Look at Cell Phone Safety
Get the low-down on what is harmful and what is speculation, when it comes to health hazards from cell phones. Read more
Governator Cast in Worker's Comp Sequel
California's much heralded reform of out-of-control worker's compensation insurance rates may be tinkered with. Today's Los Angeles Times Read more
Securing Your Business
Though we wish we still lived in a world of unlocked doors and keys left in the ignition, a few instances early this year brought a reminder that those da... Read more
A New Lending Option
The LA Times has an interesting article today on... Read more
Study: Business, Family Linked for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
More than half start their businesses to have something tangible to pass to their children, versus a third of the general population. Read more
The Government's Take on E-mail
Regulators have (surprise) thought up lots of rules governing e-mail. It's your job to figure out which ones cover you. Read more
Gift Guide: For the Home
From flower buds to the taste buds--here are some great gifts to use around the house. Read more
Things I Can't Live Without: Andy Berliner
The CEO of Amy's Kitchen likes veggie burgers, sure, but why so many cell phones? Read more
Fancy-Sounding Tax Hurts S Corps.
Millionaires beware! Read more
States Step Into Debate Over Health Care
March 15, 2005 --As the national debate over health care continues, many state governments like those in California and Arizona have stepp... Read more
Gift Guide: For the Home
From flower buds to the taste buds--here are some great gifts to use around the house. Read more
Prison Entrepreneurship Guide
These programs offer prisoners around the country an opportunity to start new lives through entrepreneurship. Read more
An Online Networking Sampler
Web sites Friendster, Sunnyvale, Calif.: Popular free site is primarily for social, rather than ... Read more
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