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Go Shopping for a State
There is an old saying: "If they are passing the hors d'oeuvres, you should take one." Right now, many states are passing out more than small nibble... Read more
Ireland
Recent Articles about Ireland
Guest Speaker: The Root Causes of Immigration
As employers draw greater scrutiny for hiring undocumented workers, a way out of the current crisis may come from, of all places, Ireland. Read more
Economies of Scope
Economies of scope are cost advantages that result when firms provide a variety of products rather than specializing in the production or delivery of a si... Read more
Country Profiles
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Foreign Affairs
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, " Charles Dickens wrote about the period of the French Revolution, and a number of U.S. companies co... Read more
Internet Security
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The Dangers Of Leaping Before You Look
If one looked for an example of what not to do when setting up an overseas subsidiary, Data Terminal Systems Inc. might, by its own admission, fill the bi... Read more
How Entrepreneurship and Democracy Affect Internet Development
Rarely has a technology had a greater effect on the spread of the global marketplace than the emergence of the Internet. Many businesses have adapted thei... Read more
How Entrepreneurship and Democracy Affect Internet Development
Rarely has a technology had a greater effect on the spread of the global marketplace than the emergence of the Internet. Many businesses have adapted thei... Read more
Computer Crimes
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A World of Competition
While the U.S. dithers, other nations are recruiting entrepreneurs. Read more
Loss Leader Pricing
Related Terms: Pricing Loss leader pricing is an aggressive pr... Read more
Benchmark: Real Costs of Euro-Workers
A graph comparing employer's manatory and voluntary costs in various taxes verus employee's costs in 7 European states. Read more
Political Pac Men
SMALL-BUSINESS MONEY IS TOO MEAGER TO COMPETE FOR POWER AND INFLUENCE IN WASHINGTON. Read more
U.S. Workers Ranked as World's Most Productive
Thanks to longer workdays and better training, U.S. employees generate more overall value than those in other nations. Read more
The Tropical Tax Paradise
Beehive's new manufacturing facility in the Republic of Ireland wouldn't be nearly as attractive an investment if it weren't for Beehive International Ltd... Read more
The Immigration Debate
At least 55 of this year's Inc. 500 CEOs were born outside the United States, coming from countries as far-flung as Argentina, the United Kingdom, India, ... Read more
Sponsored Section: How Low Can You Go?
Low-Cost, HomeBased Franchises for Todays Economic Climate. Read more
Is America Really Different?
Data showing the roles small businesses play in European economies compared with the role they play in the U.S economy. Read more
Entrepreneurial Traits by Nationality
Professor's study compares traits of entrepreneurs in Ireland, Hungary, Russia, and the United States. Read more
Where to Go for Help: Europe
Albania Teuleda http://www.teuleda.org.al/index.php?gjuha=eng <... Read more
Making Time
At the end of July, Ireland's most famous band, U2, returned to Dublin for a long week of parties and concerts. To call it a once-in-a-lifetime experience is... Read more
Feelin' Groovy?
Which nations have the happiest entrepreneurs and which have a problem. Read more
Task Masters
With project-management software to optimize your company's resources, you may never miss a deadline again. Includes a list of popular software packages, Web... Read more
Office Pollution
Chart on personal health and the workplace. Read more
Entrepreneurship Honor Roll *
OUTSTANDING LEADERS Democrats LaFalce, John J. (N.Y.) Mitchell, Parren J. (Md.) Smith, Neal (Iowa) Bedell, Berkley (Iowa)Read more
Appreciating Gifts: Look Past The Present
Let's face it: The cheese straightener you bought your brother-in-law last December 24th was probably packed back in its box and shunted to the basement. ... Read more
Industry Life Cycle
Life cycle models are not just a phenomenon of the life sciences. Industries experience a similar cycle of life. Just as a person is born, grows, matures,... Read more
Ye Olde Lore
Their business is ultramodern, but the names of Tara Software and Betah Associates (#218 and #256, respectively, on the 2000 Read more
How I Did It: John Vechey, Founder of PopCap
How a small company is capturing a big audience in the casual gaming market. Read more
Labor-Cost Advantage of Offshoring Declines
March 19, 2007 -- The labor-cost advantage that comes with offshoring IT, call centers, and other office services in emerging markets dec... Read more
Clamoring for Foreign Capital
Start-ups stymied by traditional means of raising capital are turning to foreign investors seeking citizenship. Read more
The Business of Niagara Falls
A look at the companies that provide the boat tours, binoculars, and snacks at Niagara Falls. Read more
Internet Fax
Fax senders can save money by sending data across the Internet to relay volunteers. Read more
Making Goliath Pay
Just because big companies have deep pockets doesn't mean they pay on time. Several Inc. 500 CEOs offer advice on how to play ball with the big boys... Read more
Dot Danger: The Worst Domains on The Web
Security software maker, McAfee, has released its annual report, "Mapping the Mal Web Revisited 2008", listing in order the most dangerous domains to visi... Read more
Social Coupon Wars Heat Up Between Groupon and LivingSocial
Get ready for a battle for the hearts and minds of social coupon-loving consumers everywhere as these two young companies duke it out for market share with t... Read more
Reader Mail: March 2011
Responses to recent articles, including our feature on "Entrepreneurs We Love," and Meg Cadoux Hirshberg's column on how running a business that serves a hig... Read more
Top 10 Celebrity Entrepreneurs
Plenty of well-known people dabble in business. A smaller number are talented businesspeople, the real deal, and these are the best of them. Plus: Moby, Remi... Read more
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