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Industries In Transition

Terry Dorman's parents didn't pay much attention when their 19-year-old son and his friend Peter Bogdonoff set up a silk-screening shop in the Dorman base...  Read more

Ask Inc.

Noncompete agreements; divorcing your factor.  Read more

Class Of '82: Crossing Over To Wall Street

1982 Issue Issue Latest price Amount rank Company Date price 10/6/83 raised ($ mil...  Read more

Branding Like Obama

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

Would You Eat Cereal Made From Amaranth?

One day in the not-too-distant future your morning newspaper may be made from kenaf. Your tires may come from guayule. And you may eat cereal made from ...  Read more

Keyless Office Security

Various keyless office security systems.  Read more

Ask Inc.

Firing unionized workers; rental car liability.  Read more

Earning Back Your Equity

By inviting venture capitalists to bet on their ability to perform, company owners raise capital without losing equity.  Read more

Traffic Magnets

With imagination and a clear sense of their customers, Earth Treks and Merriman Capital Management keep their Web visitors coming back for more.  Read more

Traffic Magnets

With imagination and a clear sense of their customers, Earth Treks and Merriman Capital Management keep their Web visitors coming back for more.  Read more

Tech Talk: TV Network Rewards Staff Online

A Maryland-based independent TV network for retirees finds that employees can help support the business mission better through an online employee engagement ...  Read more

An Alternative to Drug Testing

Two companies develop innovative alternatives to drug testing.  Read more

Tech Talk: Virtualization Saves $$ for Software Firm

A Maryland software provider to government agencies finds that server virtualization helps the company save money and provide better service to customers.  Read more

Hotline

Hotline informational paragraphs on above topics and subtopics.  Read more

Ask Inc.

Canning commissions; granting equity to subcontractors.  Read more

The Inc. 500

Note: This table may be divided, and additional information on a particular entry may appear on more than one screen. Sales Growth 197781 Perc...  Read more

When Justice Is Blind -- And Computer Literate

Following in the footsteps of Delaware's business courts, several states are creating so-called technology courts.  Read more

The Few, the Proud, the Bankable

A look at how companies from the 1998 Inc. 500 managed to land bank loans or lines of credit right from the start.  Read more

Gold-Plated Networking Groups

Are they worth the price?  Read more

New Appliances: Storage in a Box

The amount of digital data kept by businesses is growing exponentially. Luckily, new hardware is available to help with records maintenance, disaster prepare...  Read more

The Inc. Network

Reader-to-reader advice.  Read more

On the Road

CEOs' tales of negotiation terrors, collection nightmares and jet-lag cures.  Read more

Going Green Isn't Just about Doing Good

It's also smart business for a lot of companies on the Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.    Read more

Getting the Most Out of Interns

Every start-up can use some cheap labor. But successful internships require more effort than you might think.  Read more

Going Green Isn't Just about Doing Good

Going green isn't just about doing good. It's also smart business for a lot of companies on the Inc. 5000.  Read more

Inc's Business for Sale Roundup: Nothing's Moving

Times are tough for business owners looking to sell, and it's not clear when things will rebound. One thing is clear: the sellers and buyers who thrive will ...  Read more

Note: This table may be divided, and additional information on a particular entry may appear on more than one screen. Sales Growth 1976-80 Per...  Read more

Train Wreck

Mike Wolf always dreamed of running toy-train icon Lionel. Now he's locked in a death struggle with the company he loved. A report from model railroading's t...  Read more

The Best Small-Business Sites in America

With apologies to Mark Twain, tales of the Internet's death have been greatly exaggerated. Presenting Inc's guide to what makes a great Web site.  Read more

The Best Small-Business Sites in America

With apologies to Mark Twain, tales of the Internet's death have been greatly exaggerated. Presenting Inc's guide to what makes a great Web site.  Read more

Hot Spots: A Field Guide to Your Local Economy

Some signs to look for suggesting a community's vitality and opportunity, and those signaling economic collapse.  Read more

Network Defense: Intrusion Prevention Systems

Technology upgrades and industry security regulations are pushing more small businesses to use both network and host-based intrusion prevention systems.  Read more

The No.1 Companies From 1982 -- 2005: Where Are They Now?

Seven are still private, twelve have been acquired, three went public, and one was shut down by the Feds.  Read more

Comdex/fall '82: More Byte For The Buck

The year's largest microcomputer show demonstrates that small businesspeople can get more capability in systems that are easier to use.  Read more

Giving Credit

Affiliating with an existing credit union -- or starting a new one -- is an inexpensive way to boost fringe benefits.  Read more

When It's a Seller's Market

If you're thinking of cashing out, there may be no better time than right now. A look at what happened to 22 companies previously featured in Inc. 's...  Read more

Road Warriors

Advice from traveling CEOs on client visits time management.  Read more

In the Customer's Shoes

Profile of a CEO who rebuilt his men's shoe store by listening to his customers.  Read more