Lisa Thomas


Starting Up in a Down Economy

By Ryan McCarthy, Nadine Heintz, Bo Burlingham |  May 1, 2008

Nobody loves a recession*. But many successful entrepreneurs say that, in retrospect, they were lucky to have launched their businesses in tough times.  Read story

Where Really Bad Ideas Come From

By Ron MacLean |  Oct 15, 1998

Before starting the companies that made the 1998 Inc. 500, many CEOs pursued dubious business concepts that ultimately bombed. Here are the lessons ...  Read story

Best of the Small Business Web: Raising the Bar

By Leigh Buchanan |  Nov 15, 1999

Clif Bar's Web site helps the brand make a personal connection with its customers.  Read story

Follow the Leader

By Joseph Rosenbloom |  Oct 15, 1997

Kali's SportNaturals Inc.'s all-natural Clif Bar scores big in the energy-bar industry. A profile of an Inc. 500 company.  Read story

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