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Tips on Landing Start-Up Capital
Nov. 27, 2006 -- The Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida is hosting a workshop on how to obtain start up... Read more
Jacksonville (Florida)
Recent Articles about Jacksonville (Florida)
Meals on Wheels (and Rails and Water)
Paul Robbins looked at a run-down Florida neighborhood and beheld a transportation utopia. The story of this year's #1 Inner City 100 company. Read more
Mississippi Motivators
When profits fell at a hotel management company, it was time to slash human-resources spending. Or was it? Read more
Inc. 500 HR Firm Extends Growth to 36 Quarters
Dec. 7, 2006 -- Vurv, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based HR software firm, saw third-quarter revenue grow by 63 percent, extending its record of ... Read more
Best Cities: The Location Advantage
Is it time to make your move? These CEOs bet that their companies would thrive in a new location. Read more
Inc. Spills the Beans on Coffee Services
Various coffee services used by companies and the cost per cup. Read more
Portrait Of A Compulsive Entrepreneur
Launching products, starting companies, playing chicken with Procter Gamble -- to Wilson Harrell, business is just one damn adventure after another. Read more
Want Better Performance? Try Better Planning
When done effectively, strategic planning is among the most potent competitive weapons a company can have. Planning helps everyone better understand the d... Read more
Best Office Phone Systems
The best telephone system for your business isn't always obvious at first glance. Read more
Coping with Drugs
Profile of three companies' drug and alcohol policies. Read more
How to Plan for Hiring and Payroll in 2011
The state of the economy, new legislation and an uncertain tax environment make adding staff one of the toughest decisions you'll face next year. Read more
Look to Low-Cost and Niche Airlines for Low Fares
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 more
Best Office Phone Systems for Your Business
The best system for your business isn't always obvious at first glance. Read more
Five Ideas to Watch
...including the second coming of the Internet Read more
Five Ideas to Watch
...including the second coming of the Internet Read more
How Do You Name a Company?
According to veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky, it doesn't matter. Read more
Deejays' Chatter Brightens Tub Cleanser's Prospects
Paul C. Porter of Automation Inc. needed to advertise his cutting-edge cleanser but lacked the capital to compete with giants like Clorox. His savior: radio ... Read more
Can Your Bank Do This?
A number of entrepreneurs define for Inc. what makes an exceptional small-business commercial bank. Read more
Does Character Count?
Bankers' reactions to proposals giving lenders more leeway to make small-business loans based on character. Read more
Too Many Customers Pay Late. How Do I Speed Up Collection?
A quick look at how one CEO got quicker payments from slow-paying customers. Read more
Norm Brodsky on Keeping Your Business Concept Simple
When you offer a number of different services, building an easy-to-understand brand can be tricky. Read more
New Center to Help Businesses Hit by Katrina
The Urban Entrepreneurship Partnership Gulf Coast will provide training and access to capital for minority business owners. Read more
Top 25 Cities for Doing Business in America
If you're looking for cities large, medium, and small where job growth is robust and economies are strong, head to the ones on this year's Top Cities list. F... 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
College Draft
Patrick Kelly, CEO of PSS/World Medical, in Jacksonville, Fla., was having trouble finding experienced salespeople for his rapidly growing company. Compet... Read more
Warehouses Unplugged
Inc Senior Writer Anne Stuart offers a listing of some major players in the wireless data-collection industry, including questions you should ask wh... Read more
Warehouses Unplugged
em Inc /em Senior Writer Anne Stuart offers a listing of some major players in the wireless data-collection industry, inclu... Read more
Relaxation Resources
On pages 65 through 79 of the February 2004 issue , <... Read more
Get now, earn later
Using cellular phones as a sales incentive. Read more
Four in 10 Managers Have Fired Employees for Theft
Office supplies, money, and merchandise are the most frequently stolen items, according to a new survey. Read more
Hot Cities, Hot Sites
The cover story of the December 2000 issue of Inc. magazine, " Best Cities to Start and ... Read more
A Golden Alternative
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 more
How to Assess the Credit Risk of Your Customers
Take these five steps to determine a potential client or customer's credit worthiness. Read more
Bad Debts Can Cost You More Than You Think
Companies trying to collect overdue bills may find themselves in legal hot water, even though it's the debtor who's in the wrong. Read more
The 10 Commmandments of Hypergrowth
The secret to fast growth is in planning and training, but it's dangerous too. Read more
Turning Sales Inside Out
Technology, the high costs of field selling, and customer attitudes are changing the way wholesalers sell. Read more
The Business of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Here's a look at the companies that provide the concession equipment, trapeze rigging, elephant headpieces and food for the animals as you enjoy the greatest... Read more
Older Workers More Loyal to Employers
Workers 55 to 64 have been in their current jobs roughly three times as long as their younger counterparts. Read more
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