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The Great American Incubator

By George Gendron |  Apr 1, 1994

Description of new study that examines age, income level, gender, and geography of entrepreneurs.  Read story

How to Get Started

By Paul Reynolds |  May 1, 1995

Column discussing government programs designed to help entrepreneurs and why no one knows about them.  Read story

What We Don't Know May Hurt Us

By Paul Reynolds |  Sep 1, 1994

The Coleman Chairholder in Entrepreneurial Studies debunks some myths about entrepreneurs and shares some other ideas.  Read story

Turmoil Today, Jobs Tomorrow

By Paul Reynolds |  Dec 1, 1994

The Coleman Foundation Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies explains the results of studies on regional economies.  Read story

The Truth About Start-Ups

By Paul Reynolds |  Feb 1, 1995

The Coleman Foundation Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies discusses research findings about start-up activities.  Read story

Why 20 Million of You Can't Be Wrong

By John Case |  Apr 1, 2004

A long-time Inc. contributor surveys the current entrepreneurial scene and reports his findings. How do things look? Well, one answer might be "Never better,...  Read story

Small Is, Finally, Beautiful

By Edward O. Welles |  May 1, 1992

Small company stocks enjoy their best year ever and gain new interest from investors.  Read story

How I Did It: Richard Burke, Chairman, Trek Bicycle

Jul 1, 2006

Pulling away from the pack.  Read story

Trek Bike Founder Dies

By Laura Palotie |  Mar 18, 2008

Richard Burke turned a small bike shop into a $600 million company.  Read story

Who Wants To Be An Entrepreneur?

By John Case |  May 15, 2001

How many people are planning to start a new company?  Read story

Start-Up Fact and Fiction

By George Gendron |  Oct 1, 1994

Coleman Chairholder in Entrepreneurial Studies at Marquette University, Paul Reynolds, talks to Inc's editor-in-chief.  Read story

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 story

The Incredible Shrinking Failure Rate

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Oct 1, 1993

Chart showing eight-year destiny of all small businesses formed in 1977-78.  Read story

Better Business Bureau Gets High Marks

By Melanie Brooks |  Mar 8, 2006

The watchdog group is an effective resource for consumers, according to new research.  Read story

How to Get Rich in America

By Edward O. Welles |  Jan 1, 1993

Climb the ladder or start your own company: which is the surest path to financial security for you and your family?  Read story

The Truth About Start-Ups

By Leslie Brokaw |  Mar 1, 1993

Eight traits common to fast-growth start-ups.  Read story

On-Line Debate: Small Is Beautiful! Big Is Best!

By George Gendron |  May 15, 1995

Inc's editor-in-chief moderates a round-table debate among four economists over job creation.  Read story

Why 20 Million of You Can't Be Wrong

By John Case |  Apr 1, 2004

A long-time Inc . contributor surveys the current entrepreneurial scene and reports his findings. How do things look? Well, one answer might be "Neve...  Read story

Profiles of Angel Investors and Groups

By Jim Melloan |  Jun 15, 2005

As a complement to Inc. magazine's July 2005 feature "Angels With Angles,"* Inc.com shares sixteen more profiles of angel investors, groups and firms,...  Read story

Life in the Fast Lane

By George Gendron |  Aug 1, 1995

Notes and comments about the 1995 Inc. 500 conference from attendees and Inc.'s editor-in-chief, George Gendron.  Read story

Registry: Who's Who in Small-Business Research

By Karen E. Carney |  May 15, 1995

Sixteen thumbnail sketchs of the country's leading small-business economists, complete with e-mail addresses.  Read story

The Wonderland Economy

By John Case |  May 15, 1995

A close-up look at the vital role small business plays in America's economy that debunks many myths about this sector.  Read story

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