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Putting Internet Access to Work

Jan 1, 1998

You've heard the Internet hype. But what do ordinary businesses do with an Internet connection? Greenville Tool & Die (GTD), a 49-year-old automoti...  Read story

The Money Trail

By David H. Freedman |  Dec 1, 1998

In much of the northern U.S., a hidden, lush economy thrives along thousands of miles of snowmobile trails. Here's how this winterland boom began and what th...  Read story

The Walking Time Bomb

By Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 2003

How to defuse an abusive business partner; making the decision to buy rather than rent.  Read story

Letters

By Inc Readers |  May 15, 1997

Inc. readers offer questions and comments about issues and topics discussed in past editions of the magazine.  Read story

By Special Arrangement

By Nadine Heintz |  Apr 1, 2003

Flowers are a perennial business gift. But how do you find the best and brightest blooms?  Read story

When a Single Bank Won't Do

By Phaedra Hise |  Oct 1, 1993

Four CEOs talk about why they use multiple banks.  Read story

Expert Advice

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Jun 1, 1990

Michigan state program gives group consulting discounts to small firms.  Read story

Plowing New Ground In The Delta

By Tom Richman |  Dec 1, 1982

CEO Charles Bannerman learned that the most effective social activism is a healthy bottom line.  Read story

Word of Mouth (Literally)

By Robert A. Mamis |  Jun 1, 1994

New computer system allows users to talk instead of using a keyboard.  Read story

Put Internet Access to Work

By Phaedra Hise |  May 1, 1995

A company uses the Internet to get free software and technical information.  Read story

Insurance;

By R.S. |  Oct 1, 1985

Fifteen years ago, about 30 workers' compensation self-insurance pools offered member companies an alternative to the standard policies provided by commer...  Read story

Can Your Bank Do This?

By Robert A. Mamis |  Mar 1, 1996

A number of entrepreneurs define for Inc. what makes an exceptional small-business commercial bank.  Read story

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May 1, 1983

Note: This table may be divided, and additional information on a particular entry may appear on more than one screen. Rank ...  Read story

Mail

By Inc Staff |  Apr 1, 2008

The Future of Marketing I'm amazed that search advertising, the most pervasive new marketing tool, was not included in your Read story

When's the Right Time to Hire a Sales Manager?

By Susan Greco |  Sep 1, 1993

Five CEOs' reasons for hiring or not hiring sales managers.  Read story

Purse Strings;

By N.M. |  Mar 1, 1986

FROM ALL THE FUSS, YOU might think that Sutton State Bank was more important than BankAmerica Corp. It is -- at least to business owners in Attica, ...  Read story

Playing Defense

By Ellen Neuborne |  Mar 1, 2006

Most businesses think of marketing in terms of brand building and capturing new markets. But a smart defensive strategy can be crucial to fending off attacks...  Read story

Playing Defense

By Ellen Neuborne |  Mar 1, 2006

Most businesses think of marketing in terms of brand building and capturing new markets. But a smart defensive strategy can be crucial to fending off attacks...  Read story

Meat And Potatoes

By Robert A. Mamis |  Jul 1, 1986

In an industry noted for concepts and gimmicks, Ryan's has become one of the hottest restaurant chains around, without franchising, advertising, or leveraging.  Read story

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May 1, 1982

Note: This table may be divided, and additional information on a particular entry may appear on more than one screen. Sales Growth '77-'81 ...  Read story

The 500

Dec 1, 1987

#13 APPLIED SYSTEMS INC. UNIVERSITY PARK, ILL. You saw it in the stock market. You've seen it in the merger-and-acquisition activity. ...  Read story

Network: July 1990

By Inc Staff |  Jul 1, 1990

Network reader-to-reader advice.  Read story

Five Ways to Save Money (Layoffs Not Included)

By Darren Dahl |  Oct 1, 2008

Five creative ways to save money -- none of them involving layoffs.  Read story

Hell-Bent for Lather

By Edward O. Welles |  Sep 1, 2001

A high-tech car wash (all spray, no brush) aims to become the Starbucks of drive through suds.  Read story

Passing It On

By Elaine Appleton Grant |  Oct 1, 2007

Using life insurance as an estate planning tool.  Read story

Getting Ready For Show Time

By Richard Kreisman |  Aug 1, 1986

Trade shows are great places for selling, provided you come prepared.  Read story

Training: Sales and the Seven Habits

By Stephanie L. Gruner |  Dec 1, 1995

Several training programs based on Stephen Covey's best-selling books are profiled.  Read story

Where Are the Best Cities to Do Business?

By Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires |  Jul 10, 2008

Our comprehensive annual guide to which places are thriving -- even in an economy many consider in recession.  Read story

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Dec 1, 1986

#8 TEMPS & CO. WASHINGTON, D.C. Many INC. 500 companies are wife-and-husband teams, but so far as we can tell, this is the only sister-brother c...  Read story

The Good Seed

By Teri Lammers Prior |  Dec 1, 1994

The winner and runners-up of the 1994 Supporter of Entrepreneurship award.  Read story

Obit: Fast-Paced Rivals Silence Talking Beeper Service

By D.M. Osborne |  Dec 1, 1999

Here's how fierce competition and the expense of building a national infrastructure rendered Conxus Communications, a voice- and text-paging service, permane...  Read story

Trading Places: Inside the Barter Economy

By Mary Kwak |  Oct 1, 2000

Once a dusty corner of the economy, barter is emerging as a hot entrepreneurial niche and a valuable tool for cash-crunched companies.  Read story

Looking Out for Number 2

By Bruce G. Posner |  Jul 1, 1991

Creating an effective working relationship with your second-in-command and sharing responsibility.  Read story

Mapping the Inc. 500

By Peter Hoy |  Sep 1, 2006

Federal spending again propels companies from Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland onto the Inc. 500. California remains home to the most companies, a...  Read story

Look to Low-Cost and Niche Airlines for Low Fares

By Tom Parsons |  Apr 28, 2000

One of the best ways to get the lowest fares is to know where low-cost and niche airlines fly. These carriers allow you to create your own system of airfa...  Read story

Hot Cities, Hot Sites

Nov 17, 2000

The cover story of the December 2000 issue of Inc. magazine, " Best Cities to Start and ...  Read story

Buy Now -- Avoid the Rush

By John Case |  Feb 1, 1991

The proliferation of entrepreneurs buying and growing businesses instead of starting them.  Read story

A Golden Alternative

By Tom Parsons |  May 3, 2000

Using alternative airports is a form of creative ticketing that airlines don't really object to, but they will not offer alternative airport options when ...  Read story

Regional Entrepreneurs of the Year

By Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 1992

A list of 1992's Regional Entrepreneurs of the Year.  Read story

This Is a Test

By Michael P. Cronin |  Aug 1, 1993

The methods of screening job candidates and the laws that cover them.  Read story

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