Minnesotans Aim At Taxes, Worker's Comp
Organizers in Minnesota, the 28th state to hold a statewide small business conference, drew together more than 500 small business owners/managers last Nov... Read story
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Building On "junk"
How a Minnesota lumber company used nonrated bonds to finance its growth; a computer retailer that discovered the perils of the public market. Read story
Study: Smoking Bans Don't Harm Local Business
Feb. 12, 2007 -- Local restaurants and bars across Minnesota appear to be unfazed by recent smoke-free ordinances, according to a... Read story
Entrepreneurs Offered Online Marketing Tips
Internet business owners will have the opportunity to learn about successful online marketing techniques at a conference next month in Minnesota, organize... Read story
Best On: Fiscal Policy
Tim Pawlenty Minnesota (R) Pawlenty was elected on a pledge not to raise taxes--a tall order for a man facing ... Read story
The Lowly Co-op Gets a Makeover
Minnesota's unique start-up boom. Read story
Got Money?
SolarAttic Inc.'s efforts to find conventional funding haven't paid off. So the company has become a pioneer, joining the first wave of company builders to s... Read story
Do-It-Yourself Survey Software
Customer survey software allows companies to tabulate results measure customer response. Read story
The Inc. Second 100
The runners-up to the 1981 INC. 100 are more profitable, more productive, and more stable. Read story
Tax Issues for Minnesota Start-Ups
Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your busin... Read story
And Now I Shall Rub Your Head
Employers have been trying for centuries to identify the best hires, just as researchers have been trying to measure personality. Some stops along the way: Read story
Germ-Free Folders
Dec. 15, 2006 -- Smead, a Hastings, Minn.-based office products manufacturer, has released anti-microbial file folders to help reduce the... Read story
Most Likely to Succeed
Innovative tech companies prepping launches for the new year. Read story
Trade-Show Stoppers
Resources for tips on successful trade show exhibiting. Read story
The Master Chef
Jeno Paulucci counts more than 70 companies to his credit, including several major frozen-food brands. At 89, he's getting ready to launch another new ventur... Read story
The Disciples of David Birch
A new generation of researchers discover the effect of small business on the economy. Read story
The Top 10 States In Six Categories
CAPITAL RESOURCES 1. New York 2. California 3. Massachusetts 4. Connecticut 5. Minnesota 6. Texas 7. Penn... Read story
Exporters;
THEY CAN'T SINK ALL THOSE cargo ships steaming this way, laden with cars and video recorders -- although they might want to. Many states are finding... Read story
Quote Of The Month;
"I've heard it said that the main job of the CEO is to manage the values of the organization. Boy, that becomes more and more apparent the larger you get.... Read story
Defect Detector
Card Systems Testing Laboratory tests the accuracy of magnetic strips on bank and credit cards. Read story
Connecticut, Delaware Named Best States for Entrepreneurs
The Corporation for Enterprise Development's annual report card examines business performance and capacity for growth. Read story
Inc. 500 Countdown: Restaurant Technologies
Inc.com is counting down to the unveiling of Inc . magazine's Inc. 500 list with a profile a day of one of this year's honorees. Check back Monday th... Read story
Finding the Right Investors
On finding investors who can add the most value to your company; includes a listing of specialty investment funds. Read story
At a Glance
Charts providing information on the features of Inc. 500 companies. Read story
Network: June 1991
Network new queries. Read story
Resources: Modems For Beginners
Several resources that provide valuable information about modems and how to obtain these resources. Read story
Personal Income Rising
Following a slowdown earlier this year, U.S. income growth picked up over the third quarter, the government reports. Read story
My Place: John Christakos's Steel Cabin
Many of the items in this furniture maker's modern cabin came from his own store--and eBay. Read story
Is It Easier Than Ever To Start A Business?
It may look easier, what with all the advice and money and services available. But it may be harder than ever to succeed. Read story
The State of Woman-Owned Start-ups
Statistics on women-owned businesses in 1992, plus a quote from Lillian Vernon. Read story
Crucial Small Business Votes In Congress
SENATE Republican Policy Committee John Tower (Tex.), chairman Robert Dole (Kans.) Pete Domenici (N. Mex.) Orrin Hatch (Utah... Read story
Technofile: Blogging for Business
The word is out: Business blogs are in. "Blog" is shorthand for weblog, a sort of public online diary, updated regularly -- often daily or even eve... Read story
America's Fastest-growing Private Companies
By now, you are familiar with the backbone metaphor. As in: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. We must do everything we can…to make s... Read story
Rating the Governors
With Arnold Schwarzenegger and 25 other governors up for reelection, we look at who among them has earned the entrepreneurial vote. Read story
The Route to a Billion Dollars
What defines a great company? For one thing, troublemaking employees are tolerated even when they disobey the boss. Read story
Employer Liability: When The Boss Must Pay
Courts are still trying to decide just when employers are responsible for injuries that are caused by their workers. Read story
Intradyn Upgrades Compliance Software
The newest version includes enhanced mail management and e-mail recovery features. Read story
Online Grocers Recession Proof?
Cost-cutting consumers eat in and feed double digit growth. Read story
Best Buy Targets Business Owners
Best Buy will be rolling out a line of products with features designed for business use, the Richfield, Minn.-based electronics retail chain said this wee... Read story
The End Of The Line
It is hard to believe that, just a decade ago, American Telephone & Telegraph Co. was the only phone company in town. Back then, Ma Bell owned all the... Read story
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