The Best is the Enemy of the Good
Henry Ford once was quoted as saying: “It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste time.” That especially hol... Read more
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Customer Service for IT Departments
A big complaint in business is that IT staff say they will help and then don't show up until hours later -- or the next day -- without explanation. But you c... Read more
IT Staff: What Training Do They Need?
It’s a given that your technology employees need training to master new technologies and to improve customer service. But for other purposes, training may ... Read more
Managing Generation Y in IT
The scholar and author Mary Ann Allison once said of making business hires, “Hire the best. Pay them fairly. Communicate frequently. Provide challenges and... Read more
Coping with a Problem Employee in IT
Many departments in a business may be impacted by employees with undesireable behaviors that affect the morale and performance of others. But when a problem ... Read more
Employees Complain About Donald Trump-Style Bosses
Supervisors often break promises and blame subordinates, according to a new management study. Read more
Why Happy Employees Are Good for Business
A new study suggests it's worth your time to pay as much attention to your employees as you do to your bottom line. Read more
The Next Big Things
Inc. asks several ad hoc demographic experts to predict the future and suggest what will be the next big thing. Read more
2009 College Start-ups: Where Are They Now?
Last year we profiled a handful of the coolest start-ups on college campus. This month--after a year of change, growth, and (in some cases) starting complet... View slideshow
How to Fire an Employee Without Being Sued
Firing an employee may be a sticky subject, but by creating a plan of action and following procedure, you'll avoid lawsuits associated with terminating an em... Read more
How to Start a Sole Proprietorship
Sole proprietorships are so easy to establish that you may already own one without realizing it -- all the more reason for getting set up properly so that yo... Read more
How to Price Business Services
Advice for small businesses on how to manage pricing strategies by calculating costs, considering different pricing models, and evaluating customer and compe... Read more
The 2009 Inc. 500: The Top 10 Black-Run Companies
These entrepreneurs were born everywhere from Haiti to Oklahoma but they share a common African ancestry and a willingness to tackle big challenges. View slideshow
Growth in Translation
As the world gets smaller and the demand for language services grows bigger, some Inc. 500|5000 companies are cashing in by bridging the communication gap be... Read more
Unconventional Wisdom
Third, the ownership package attracts veteran managers. "We've been fortunate enough for the past six years to have good people knocking at the door," say... Read more
How to Find New Customers and Increase Sales
How to better understand your target audience, generate new sales leads, and focusing on getting more revenue from existing clientele. Read more
Real-World Reengineering
Profile of a turnaround that involved the reengineering of the company's culture. Read more
Nice Guys Finish First
Profiles of the four runners-up for "Best-managed Franchises in America." Read more
The Ride of Your Life
Trouble's inevitable. What do you do when a crisis hits? Take advantage of it -- and hang on tight. Read more
The Most Entrepreneurial Cities in America
Inc.'s 1990 ranking of metropolitan regions by job growth, business starts, and proportion of high-growth companies. Read more
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