Charlottesville


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 story

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 story

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 story

Phone Systems

Complete guide to buying a phone system.  Read story

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 story

Letters

Inc. readers react to articles from the July 1998 issue of Inc., including Christopher Caggiano's "Psycho Path" and Burton L. Visotzky's "Bible in the Boardr...  Read story

Elevator Pitch: Guitar Affair

Guitar Affair is like Netflix for high-end guitar rentals. Now it wants to raise $150,000 from investors  Read story

What Office Managers Really Do

Responses from a CEO survey on manager's responsibilities qualities challenges.  Read story

Confessions of a Passionate Shopper

Introduction to Inc.'s first annual small company design awards.  Read story

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 story

INDEX

A comprehensive guide to companies, organizations, and individuals featured in the January 2000 issue.  Read story

Joe's Dot-Com Garage

Losing customers to slow downloading and broken links? Online repair shops can help.  Read story

Back to School

Successful executives head back to business school for further education in management issues.  Read story

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 story

Upstarts: Internet Salvage

Online companies are falling left and right. But for some start-ups, that spells opportunity.  Read story

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 story

Case Study: Choosing to Compete with a Former Partner

Was going head-to-head with the industry giant the best move?  Read story

Out of Business

A top-notch CEO discovered that some innovation could only happen after he left the company he founded.  Read story

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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 story

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