Kay Branz
Age: 35 Hometown: Chicago Undergraduate Degree: Smith College Business School: J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern... Read more
Kellogg School of Management
Recent Articles about Kellogg School of Management
Create a Culture of Change
The years ahead promise even faster and more fundamental change forfamily firms. Industry consolidation, shrinking strategic life cycles,e-commerce, globa... Read more
Executive Education: Inc. Shops the Top Marketing Programs
A list of five sales-and-marketing "executive ed" programs, with information such as tuition, length and phone numbers. Read more
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Bored with the standard class gifts the graduating MBAs at Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management this year decided to get into t... Read more
5 Things You Should Never Say While Negotiating
If you're new to negotiating or find it difficult, here are some missteps to avoid. Read more
What They Do (and Don't) Teach You in Business School
An M.B.A. will help you run an established business, but it can't provide the real-world experience needed to run a start-up. A look at when an M.B.A. comes ... Read more
Ask Inc.: Launching an Internship Program
Q I run a one-person jewelry design business, and I'd like to bring on an intern to help me. Where should I look, and how do I e... Read more
How The Survey Was Conducted
Early this year, we set out to survey members of the M.B.A. class of '87 with the goal of gaining some insight into who they are, what they believe, and w... Read more
The IT Talent Shortage
The dearth of American IT professionals has given high-tech workers the leverage to command premium salaries and perks from companies desperate to attract... Read more
Deepak Chopra Speaks to The Business Owners Council
Last night, Dr. Deepak Cho... Read more
The IT Talent Shortage
The dearth of American IT professionals has given high-tech workers the leverage to command premium salaries and perks from companies desperate to attract... Read more
Leisure Pursuits
Why marketers are increasingly trying to reach people on vacation. Read more
Customer Feedback
Communicating directly with the people who buy your product. Read more
The Discomfort Zone
CEO of nation's sixth-largest broadcast group tells how the fear of failure must be overcome in order to be successful. Read more
The Walking Time Bomb
How to defuse an abusive business partner; making the decision to buy rather than rent. Read more
Should You Switch to Green Packaging?
More companies are opting for recycled packaging and other environmentally friendly packaging materials, but making the switch can be tricky. Read more
NFL Players Head Back to School
Some of the game’s big names are sharpening their business acumen at Harvard and Wharton this off-season. Read more
Naming Your Price
Using imaginative pricing strategies to increase profit. Read more
How to Assemble a Board of Advisers
How to set up a board of advisers to help you run your small business Read more
How to Negotiate Effectively
Steps for getting what you want at the negotiating table. Read more
Been There, Doing That
As researchers study how women do business, they're finding women-owned companies offer some interesting strategies. Read more
U.S. Trailing in Innovation and Competitiveness
America is ranked sixth behind Singapore, Sweden and South Korea. Read more
What's Next: The Dashboard Dilemma
Do you manage by the numbers? Be careful if you do: Your data may be playing tricks on you. Read more
The Dashboard Dilemma
Do you manage by the numbers? Be careful if you do: Your data may be playing tricks on you. Read more
The Classroom vs. the Real World
For years, business schools have been criticized for focusing too much on analysis and not enough on practical experience. But as more and more students turn... Read more
NFL Players Learn the Art of the Deal
Inc.com tagged along with stars of the gridiron as they headed to classes at Wharton. Read more
Mail: April 2002
Readers react to articles from recent issues of Inc magazine. Plus, an update on KaBloom, the "Starbucks of flowers." Read more
How to Improve Your Company's Customer Service
In a tough economy, improving your customer service can be the key to survival. Read more
ABCs of Cost Control
New software promises to expose your true costs and tell you which customers are profitable. Read more
11 Businesses You Can Start in Your Pajamas in 2011
Starting a profitable business from home is perhaps the ultimate American Dream. Here’s a look at 11 entrepreneurs whose commute can be measured in feet, a... View slideshow
Valuations 2004: What's Your Company Worth Now?
How, and by whom, valuations are established. Read more
7 Tips Your Business Can Learn From Oprah
Oprah's exit from TV is a good reminder for entrepreneurs on how to build a brand, attract top talent, and exit when the time is right. Read more
Breaking Away
This year's crop of M.B.A.s has more in mind than investment banking and high-paying consulting jobs Read more
Where the Money Is
Venture capitalists are awash with cash. Are start-ups getting more of it? Plus: How three untrendy companies have managed to get VC investments. Read more
Too Cool For School?
After years of loathing M.B.A. programs, here's why today's savvy entrepreneurs are now seeking these degrees. Read more
The Oprah Effect
After scoring a coveted spot on The Oprah Winfrey Show , these Inc. 500|5000 companies saw their sales skyrocket. Read more
It's Not Easy Being Green
Jeffrey Hollender and Alan Newman disagreed about strategy, fought bitterly -- and created two successful companies. They'd set out to change the world, but ... Read more
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