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Joining the Starbucks Parade

By Edward O. Welles |  Jan 2, 2001

Many small companies have borrowed strategies from Starbucks in hopes of replicating the java king's success. Here are four such businesses: "...  Read story

The Years of Living Dangerously

By Edward O. Welles |  May 15, 1997

The story of how a small group of pharmacies has survived one economic plague after another over the past 25 years.  Read story

You Had Your Chance!

By Susan Hansen |  Nov 15, 2001

Some of the best ideas are those offered by employees to employers. And some of the best companies are born when those employers say no.  Read story

The Copycat: The Next Starbucks

By Edward O. Welles |  Jan 1, 2001

Not only is imitation the sincerest form of flattery, but it may also be the easiest way to make a buck.  Read story

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Dec 1, 1982

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

The Inc. 500

Dec 1, 1985

Note: This table may be divided, and additional information on a particular entry may appear on more than one screen. Sales growth 1980-84 ...  Read story

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