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James Collins


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The State of Small Business 1995

By George Gendron |  May 15, 1995

Inc.'s editor-in-chief profiles the writers appearing in this special annual report, The State of Small Business.  Read more

What Makes a Company Great?

By George Gendron |  Feb 1, 1995

Inc.'s editor-in-chief offers an overview and review of J. Collins and J. Porras's book 'Built to Last.'  Read more

Scott Augustine's Reading List

Aug 26, 2002

Scott Augustine, CEO of Augustine Medical Devices, a $64-million maker of medical devices, shares his favorite books on creative thinking and running a busin...  Read more

The Sequel Syndrome

By Jeffrey L. Seglin |  Jul 1, 1999

Reviews of seven business books. Includes follow-ups to three wildly successful best-sellers; two books about appealing to customers' dreams; and two classic...  Read more

Pulling the Plug

By Jim Collins |  Mar 1, 1997

A management expert explains that to make room for new projects, you must stop some old ones.  Read more

Sep 1, 1981

Expert tax advice costs a lot, so many small businesses get it free from the Internal Revenue Service. Unfortunately, even the IRS makes mistakes. And wh...  Read more

The Inc. Network

By Inc. staff |  Apr 1, 1993

Reader-to-reader advice.  Read more

Brief Profiles of 2000 Inc. 500 Companies

By Inc. staff |  Oct 15, 2000

Brief profiles and stories about interesting and unusual companies on the 2000 Inc. 500 list.  Read more

The Complete New-Business Survival Guide

By Susan Greco |  Jul 1, 1992

Inc.'s catalog of the best books, agencies, networking groups and information sources for the self-educating CEO.  Read more

How to Set Business Goals

By Peter Vanden Bos |  Jun 29, 2010

Your company's goals will only be effective if you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve--and how.  Read more

The Classics

By Jim Collins |  Dec 1, 1996

A noted author offers readers a guide to the best business and management books of all time.  Read more

Public Policy: What Does Business Really Want from Government?

By Tom Richman |  May 15, 1995

This article explains how government must reinvent economic and regulatory policies to match today's marketplace.  Read more

Crucial Small Business Votes In Congress

Jun 1, 1981

SENATE Republican Policy Committee John Tower (Tex.), chairman Robert Dole (Kans.) Pete Domenici (N. Mex.) Orrin Hatch (Utah...  Read more

Survival of the Fastest

By Bronwyn Fryer |  Nov 15, 1999

Just because you're an Internet business in the digital economy doesn't mean you've got it made in the shade. A panel of E-commerce experts warns of treacher...  Read more

Where Great Ideas for New Businesses Come From

By Inc. staff |  Sep 1, 1993

How four companies came into being.  Read more

Leadership: Building Companies to Last

By James C. Collins |  May 15, 1995

A study of companies that shows certain traits in visionary companies suggest basic rules for success.  Read more