The Business of a Tennis Match
A look at the companies that provide the court surface, windscreens, and umpire microphone at the Westgate Tennis Center in Dothan, Alabama. Read more
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Recent Articles about Charlottesville
Top 10 Oldest Companies
Don’t let their age fool you! These longstanding companies are still growing fast. Check out their humble beginnings and rich histories. View slideshow
The Power of Loyalty-Card Apps
A look at four companies working to reinvent customer loyalty programs Read more
We're In The Money
Profit sharing and other retirement programs are being used to reward and retain even young employees. The key is a short vesting schedule. Read more
How to Read a Balance Sheet
Though a balance sheet is intended to be a gateway to understanding a company's financial position, there are lots of places on one for valuable information ... Read more
Inc. 5000 Confidence Survey Results
Inc. 5000 CEOs weigh in on the state of the small-business economy. Read more
7 Common Sales Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
Don't overlook the basic principles of sales management or you may set yourself up for problems. Read more
Bet on the Small Fry
With marketing razzmatazz and customer service, small-scale lenders have a big future. The great sweep of bank consolidation over the past two de... Read more
From the Ashram to the Strip Mall
After living 20 years in an ashram, a scandal caused Michael Penny to start over and create a new life for himself selling organic mattresses. Read more
The Product Liability Trap
Injured workers are turning more and more to the manufacturer in damage suits. And even when the worker doesn't sue, the employer may. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Guitar Affair
Guitar Affair is like Netflix for high-end guitar rentals. Now it wants to raise $150,000 from investors Read more
Phone Systems
Complete guide to buying a phone system. Read more
They Won't Take You To The Cleaners
It may be too late to follow television's George Jefferson to fame and fortune in the dry-cleaning business. Astre Corporate Group, a research company ba... Read more
What Office Managers Really Do
Responses from a CEO survey on manager's responsibilities qualities challenges. Read more
Learning From the Customer
Bill Crutchfield has been perfecting customer service for 30 years, and he credits his customers with teaching him everything. Read more
Confessions of a Passionate Shopper
Introduction to Inc.'s first annual small company design awards. Read more
How to Understand an Income Statement
At its most basic, the income statement is a breakdown of revenue and expenses. But there’s a lot more to be gleaned from it. Here’s how to start digging... Read more
Taking Business Online
Back in 1996, Jackie Monticup set out to expand her business's customer base. The retail business, The Magic Trick Shop, in Charlottesville, Va., opened b... Read more
Taking Business Online
Back in 1996, Jackie Monticup set out to expand her business's customer base. The retail business, The Magic Trick Shop, in Charlottesville, Va., opened b... Read more
Joe's Dot-Com Garage
Losing customers to slow downloading and broken links? Online repair shops can help. Read more
Joe's Dot-Com Garage
Losing customers to slow downloading and broken links? Online repair shops can help. Read more
Working Wonders on the Web
The Internet isn't just for decorative marketing sites these days. Companies on the leading edge are harnessing the Web to run some of their most strategic o... Read more
Working Wonders on the Web
The Internet isn't just for decorative marketing sites these days. Companies on the leading edge are harnessing the Web to run some of their most strategic o... Read more
Back to School
Successful executives head back to business school for further education in management issues. Read more
Upstarts: Internet Salvage
Online companies are falling left and right. But for some start-ups, that spells opportunity. Read more
Upstarts: Internet Salvage
Online companies are falling left and right. But for some start-ups, that spells opportunity. Read more
Do You Need a Coach?
More entrepreneurs are turning to business coaches for that extra edge. Here's how to find the right coach--and what you can expect once you do. Read more
Case Study: Choosing to Compete with a Former Partner
Was going head-to-head with the industry giant the best move? Read more
Adobe was Their Partner, Then Everything Changed
Was going head-to-head with the industry giant the best move? Read more
Out of Business
A top-notch CEO discovered that some innovation could only happen after he left the company he founded. Read more
The Private 500 represent 44 states. Geographically, the West wins again on the strength of California's 84 companies -- more than twice as many as any ot... Read more
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