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Jan. 22, 2007 -- The first of four national research forums on businesses owned by women of color begins on Feb. 21 at the Courtyard Marr... Read more
Marriott International Inc.
Recent Articles about Marriott International Inc.
Building a Better Hotel Lobby
Marriott International is following the lead of Sheraton and totally revamping its hotel lobbies, according to Read more
High-speed Hotels
If you travel with a laptop, high-speed access is a must-have. Read more
Checking In
Many hotels offer high-speed Internet access, but it often comes at a price. Plan ahead to keep your business flowing smoothly on the road. Read more
Minority Business Leaders Heading to D.C.
Business leaders and government officials will be gathering at a conference in Washington D.C. next month for National Minority Enterprise Development Wee... Read more
4 Fabulous Golf Resorts
These stay-and-play resorts are great for business travelers who want to get back to nature. Read more
3 Travel Reward Cards
A look at three travel reward credit cards with added perks, like generous sign-up bonuses Read more
An Entrepreneur Shares Tickets to the Presidential Inauguration
Virginia entrepreneur Earl Stafford explains why he spent nearly $2 million to bring hundreds of people to Barack Obama's inauguration. Read more
4 Ways to Block Brand Competition
Is your company's brand unique, innovative, and rock-solid enough to not only capture and hold customer loyalty, but also to dominate the market by knocking ... Read more
8 Tips for Using Social Blogging to Grow Your Business
Use continuous updates and punchy messages to heighten interest and keep your customers informed about products or services which in turn can boost sales. Read more
Picking Up The Pieces
Beginning in January 1979, with nothing but the founders' hard-earned cash, Applied Technology Ventures Inc. has been building its electronics empire, dis... Read more
Higher Ground
Some Inc. 500 CEOs from the 1980s explain how if you don't act fast, your successful business might out grow you. Read more
Managing the New Work Force
A uniquely run candy business empowers workers by providing flexibility and encouraging a family-like atmosphere. Read more
Making the Tough Call
Great leaders recognize when their values are on the line. Read more
Trading Places: Inside the Barter Economy
Once a dusty corner of the economy, barter is emerging as a hot entrepreneurial niche and a valuable tool for cash-crunched companies. Read more
Hotel Chain Bags Wealthy Acquirer
Bob Faith and John Kratzer, founders of Homegate Hospitality, saw an untapped market for extended-stay hotels, located funding, and recently merged with a ho... Read more
How to Launch an Inc. 500 Company
Various strategic ideas used to launch successful Inc. 500 companies. Read more
Hook, Line, and Sinker
Disciples of Fish are bringing the happiness revolution to corporate America. It sounds as if they're fighting the good fight. But there may be casu... Read more
Desperation Capitalism
What do Clorox and Apple Computer have in common? Both were launched by bootstrappers-- and here are some other bootstrapping Hall of Famers. Read more
Putting Your Pitch In Writing
Written sales presentations show a client that you have done your homework and can pinpoint his needs. Read more
8 Tips for Effective Social Blogging
Here’s how to use social blogging, a combination of microblogs (short posts) and status updates, to increase your visibility, improve your search engine re... View slideshow
Mapping the Entrepreneurial Mind
Entrepreneurs struggle to find the energy and motivation required to continually grow their companies. Read more
Coping with Drugs
Profile of three companies' drug and alcohol policies. Read more
The Foundation for Doing Good
Marriott and Patagonia may have wildly different histories and CEOs with little in common, but both represent the corporation as a tool for social change. Read more
The 'Soft' Money Route
How a start-up company found corporate partners to provide expertise and support. Read more
The New-Boy Network
Inc. goes behind the scenes at Guru.com as it attempts to raise capital in the fast-paced world of Internet financing. Here's why whom you know is j... Read more
The New-Boy Network
I Inc. /I goes behind the scenes at Guru.com as it attempts to raise capital in the fast-paced world of Internet financing.... Read more
High On The Hog
In the end, they'll call it corporate vision. But to Don Beaver, it looks more like years of false starts, wrong turns, and belated inspiration. Read more
Venture Capital Discovers The Mass Market
The new frontier for venture capital is low technology, and Michael Berolzheimer's Early Stages Co. is leading the way. Read more
How I Did It: Jerry Murrell, Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Along with his sons, Jerry Murrell of Five Guys Burgers and Fries built a 570-store chain that enjoys a cult following. Read more
Hot Tip: Piggyback on Training
Partnering with other companies results in low-cost employee training. Read more
Entrepreneurship Honor Roll *
The U.S. Senate for passing S.881, 90-0. The 40-member House Small Business Committee. The 162 co-sponsors (as of this writing) of H.R. 4326.
Pacs Pack Congress With Business Backers
Those interested in seeing small business supporters elected to Congress have two national avenues to channel their political contributions -- the Nationa... Read more
When Investors Rein In the Free Spending
The relationship between the founders of Wetzel's Pretzels and their powerful investors has not always been silky smooth. "When the money all comes in, yo... Read more
Following The Pac
The National Federation of Independent Business Political Action Committee is the only major small business PAC with an operating record. It is run by a ... Read more
Entrepreneurship Honor Roll *
OUTSTANDING LEADERS Democrats LaFalce, John J. (N.Y.) Mitchell, Parren J. (Md.) Smith, Neal (Iowa) Bedell, Berkley (Iowa)Read more
Clean Air Act
Related Terms: Environmenta... Read more
Clean Water Act
Related Terms: Environmenta... Read more
Playing By The Rules
Gary Gabrel built Pente from a college-student's hobby to a million-unit sales success. But it may be time to trade in his unconventional moves for a more tr... Read more
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