A World Of Goods
International trading companies such as Boles & Co. ("Our Man in Zurich, Tokyo, and Hong Kong," January) may become large and profitable, but they won... Read story
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: One Order Of Sweet And Sour Takeover
When the People's Republic of China becomes a landlord of Hong Kong in 1997, will freewheeling capitalism receive an eviction notice? China has agreed to ... Read story
Open the Gates
Reasons why immigration may be the most effective way to boost the economy. Read story
The Real Threat From Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore have seen their future, and it is not providing cheap labor for American know-how. Read story
Taming the Dragon
It's what some refer to as the great "call" of China -- the siren song of the most populous market on earth, one that is virtually untapped by outsiders. ... Read story
The Chinese Way Of Business
What appears to be a good old-fashioned family business may be a $100-million international conglomerate Read story
The Cutting Edge
Hair salons feature artwork and jazz music to enhance employees' creativity and pamper customers. Read story
On-Line Oversight
A brief story about a company that set up international e-mail, the benefits and how other companies can do it. Read story
Dossier
Answer the call of Shangri-la; go virtual at the Waldorf-Astoria; or work out in the privacy of your hotel room with your own "fit kit." Read story
Small Business on a Mission
A quick look at a small-business-only exporting mission established by the Department of Commerce. Read story
Country Profiles
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From Start-Up to Globalization: The 2000 Inc. 500
The technical savvy of many companies in the 2000 Inc. 500 is just one aspect of their high level of sophistication. A number of them already hav... Read story
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Big Board chairman John J. Phelan Jr. may have to stick with "melt-down," since he is credited with being first to apply that description to the stock mar... Read story
The Recent Evolution of Ethics in Business Practice and Policy
The growing attention to and awareness of business ethics can be attributed to a number of factors. These include the increased globalization and decentra... Read story
Where's the Capital of China?
Chinese banks have become a source of funding for small-business owners around the world. An overview of China's stake in the world economy and what to expec... Read story
China Inc.
Two Inc. writers look at China's new embrace of capitalism and its impact on the future of global economics. Read story
Inc. 500 Hall of Fame
Four companies join the ranks of those that keep growing, and growing, and... Read story
China's Hot Companies
China's entrepreneurial ventures have grown despite the communist government. Read story
Enter the Dragon
How do you reconcile a love for Hollywood glitz with an admiration for cost-conscious Asian filmmaking? Ask Robert Cain. Read story
Working Without a Safety Net
What does the average entrepreneur have in common with the main character from "The Matrix"? Both of them embrace the unknown -- and know when to take chances. Read story
A Business Owner's Guide to Preventive Law
A look at some ongoing steps you need to take to trim your legal bills. Read story
Trading, American Style
I'm rather struck by the fact that the author of the article on Jack Boles's trading company ("Our Man in Zurich, Tokyo, and Hong Kong," January) focuses ... Read story
I'm No Copycat
So says Belvin Friedson, who insists there's more than one way to be innovative. Read story
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A former CIO explains how virtual teams can quickly gather information for even your most far-flung staffers. Read story
Business Trips Don't Have to be All Business
Being away on business shouldn't mean doing away with enjoyment. It should mean doing things differently. Get an expert's tips on how to get the most out of ... Read story
Top 10 Minority-Run Companies (By Growth)
Amir Amirfar and Associates Amir Amirfar The head of this architectural and engineering ... Read story
Focused Bets
Just because sector funds are something of a crapshoot is no reason to ignore cost comparisons. Shop wisely. Of the eight sector groups tracked b... Read story
Network
Inc. Technology readers react to articles from Inc. Technology #2, 1998, including Alessandra Bianchi's "Lines of Fire" and Jeffrey Seglin's "He's Got the Wh... Read story
Fully Committed
Let others proceed gingerly. Bülent Çelebi has set up an American-style company in Turkey, where he enjoys advantages his competition can only dr... Read story
The China Hedge
It seems simple: If you fear that Chinese competition will hurt your business, why not invest in Chinese companies? Read story
Hot Tips for Foreign Sales
Company used information gathered at foreign trade shows to tailor its product to foreign markets and improve sales. Read story
The World is Not Enough
Bülent Çelebi is a worldly guy, having lived in Turkey, Hong Kong, and the U.S. before returning to Istanbul to establish AirTies--which has a su... Read story
IPOs: How Soon and How Much?
Timing the Market A number of factors can affect the success of an initial public offering. A company may have some control over c... Read story
Solidarity Forever
Along with the crocuses and daffodils come tentative signs this spring of renewed labor union activity in the high-tech industry: * Led by organizer... Read story
Have Fun at the Airport
Five cures for the layover blues Read story
China Bound
To help you do business in China, Inc.com has created a master list of online resources to help you tackle the thorniest of global business issues. Read story
Making the Online Connection in China
China and its one billion-plus population have long been the envy of the business community, ranging from huge international consumer goods companies to f... Read story
U.S. Economy Still Tops
Despite the financial crisis, the U.S. economy remains the world's most competitive, the World Economic Forum says. Read story
A Rising Sun, Finally
Japan's long-awaited revival is getting under way. This not another false start. Bad deflation is ebbing, business is reviving and the stocks are very ch... Read story
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