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Reference Checking;

By Reported by Patricia Amend |  Nov 1, 1986

The litigation explosion has made it harder to check references on job applicants, as previous employers grow nervous about possible lawsuits from their e...  Read story

Getting to the Truth

Jan 1, 1995

The litigation explosion has made it harder to get candid references for job applicants, as former employers grownervous about possible lawsuits from thei...  Read story

Word Processors Can Do A Lot More Than Type

May 1, 1982

In the conventional office, where a secretary's job involves a lot more than typing letters, word-processing systems can have uses a first-time buyer woul...  Read story

Critical Numbers in Action

By Karen Carney |  Jan 21, 2000

Here's a quick sampling of creative ways companies have applied the key financial and operational numbers that determine their success. Read story

Canning Spam

By Anne Stuart |  May 1, 2003

There's good news and bad about what companies can do to stem the tide of spam.  Read story

Index

By Inc Staff |  Oct 1, 1998

A comprehensive guide to companies, organizations, and individuals featured in the October 1998 issue.  Read story

Entrepreneurs Slash Their Salaries

By Kelly Faircloth |  Mar 6, 2009

Owners are taking less money to keep from doing layoffs or closing their businesses.  Read story

Communication;

By John Persinos |  Jun 1, 1985

How do managers who are used to working with corporate employees in three-piece suits and wing tips deal with the company's more creative types -- those s...  Read story

Spam Epidemic Could Make E-Mail Obsolete

By Tamara Schweitzer |  Apr 9, 2007

Companies may become increasingly reliant on text messages and other digital communication.  Read story

Small-Business Owners 'Sleepworking'

By Angus Loten |  Jan 4, 2008

A new survey finds many entrepreneurs are living the American Dream, even as they sleep.  Read story

Words to the Wired

By Michael P. Cronin |  Jan 1, 1994

A fast-growing company contracted an expert in stress reduction to teach employees techniques for reducing stress.  Read story

Boomtowns '06: Hottest Midsize Cities

By Joel Kotkin and Michael A. Shires |  May 1, 2006

Employment Base of 150,000-450,000.  Read story

Index

Jun 1, 2001

How to contact companies, people, and organizations mentioned prominently in this issue.  Read story

Incentive Plans;

By Ellen Kolton |  Apr 1, 1985

A lot of people say money doesn't motivate, but I found myself grabbing for the phone as soon as it rang," says Catherine Hessinger, a travel agent who be...  Read story

Internet: Web Sites We Love: CEOs Pick Their Favorites

By Robina A. Gangemi |  Jun 1, 1996

Various CEOs share their favorite Web sites with readers.  Read story

Top 10 Companies by Revenue

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Technofile: Why Wi-Fi?

By Anne Stuart |  Sep 1, 2003

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you've seen the term "Wi-Fi." You've probably figured out that it's shorthand for "wireles...  Read story

Going Through Customs

By Joel Kotkin |  Dec 1, 1984

Americans are selling the Japanese everything from shampoo to catering trucks. The trick is to play by their rules.  Read story

Estate Planning: A Neat Way to Buy Life Insurance

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Aug 1, 1996

A financial planner suggests that an investment-oriented life-insurance policy has some unexpected benefits.  Read story

A Network for Networkers

By Ron Feemster |  Jun 15, 2001

Wireless local networks and handheld-based conference guides are the latest trends in keeping conference attendees connected to the event.  Read story

Supercomputer Surge

By Teri Lammers |  Oct 1, 1992

Start-up focuses on the supercomputer market.  Read story

State of the Art: High-Tech Coupons and Kiosks

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Oct 1, 1994

A quick look at three start-ups offering high-tech answers to inefficiencies created by discount coupon use.  Read story

CEO's Notebook

By Inc Staff |  Mar 1, 1998

CEOs give advice on retaining valuable employees, improving customer service, improving morale in a stressful workplace, and improving cold-call results.  Read story

"What Were You in For?" and Other Great Job Interview Questions of Our Time

By Christopher Caggiano |  Oct 1, 1998

Advice on what to ask the next job candidate who comes in your door  Read story

Mail

By Inc Staff |  Mar 1, 2009

Of Minds and Machines After reading about Tan Le, the co-founder of Emotiv, and her vision of a world in which machines respond to our mental com...  Read story

Bringing Up Baby

By Ellen Wojahn |  Nov 1, 1988

Summary of the myths, realities and benefits of daycare in the workplace.  Read story

Start the Meter

By Anne Stuart |  Mar 1, 2004

It's a concept based on a brilliantly -- some might say deceptively -- simple question: Why not purchase computing capability the same way you buy electri...  Read story

The Challenges of Online Customer Service

By Ramon Ray, Smallbiztechnology.com |  Jul 1, 2004

A few days before Valentine's Day, I was shopping in Lord & Taylor for some clothing for my wife. I enjoy a lot of things, but one thing I really hate doi...  Read story

Those Were The Days

Apr 1, 1984

Remember when bankruptcy meant you were broke? When John De Lorean was just a GM exec with a dream? When you thought a silicon chip was a new kind of snack f...  Read story

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May 1, 1984

Note: This table may be divided, and additional information on a particular entry may appear on more than one screen. Sales growth (1979-83) R...  Read story

The Lowdown on Clipping Services

By Michael P. Cronin |  May 1, 1992

Various services designed to clip press articles on market trends, tips competition.  Read story

Managing People: Computer Training Made Easy

By Robin Taylor Parets |  Nov 6, 1996

Not every company has moved into the computer age yet. For those who are still making the leap, introducing computers to employees who are used to doing e...  Read story

CEO's Regret #7: Charging Too Little for Too Long

By Rifka Rosenwein |  Oct 15, 2000

Behind every successful CEO probably lurks at least one major regret. The best, or the luckiest, CEOs learn from their mistakes and get an opportunity to ...  Read story

Deals On Wheels

Feb 1, 1985

Bose Corp., a $100-million manufacturer of audio equipment, keeps the benefits rolling. The company earns gratitude from employees by getting them attrac...  Read story

The Wireless Home Office

By Esther Shein |  May 23, 2007

Creating a flexible workspace at home can help boost your productivity.  Read story

When Self-Funding Works

By Bruce G. Posner |  Feb 1, 1992

The problems of self-funding a start-up.  Read story

Resources

By Inc Staff |  Apr 1, 1997

A comprehensive resource guide to many of the subjects featured in the April issue of Inc. magazine.  Read story

Parting a Sea of E-Mail

By Jeffrey Zygmont |  Jun 1, 1999

Flooded by E-mail from customers? Emerging E-mail management software will automatically sort, route, index, and reply to customers' incoming messages.  Read story

IRS Watch: Tax News You Can Use Now

By Ilan Mochari |  Jan 1, 2003

Thanks to new legislation, small businesses just might be singing in the spring rain this year.  Read story

Stopwatch, Please

By Thea Singer |  Jun 1, 2001

How does Synergy CEO Dan Gould add meaning to his meetings? It's all in the timing.  Read story