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Napa
Recent Articles about Napa
The Scourge of Napa Valley
California winemaker Fred Franzia says the world would be better off without all that expensive Napa Valley wine. And that's not just an opinion--it's a busi... Read more
Business for Sale: Little Napa on the Prairie
Over a nice cabernet, you've mused about someday buying a vineyard and winery. But are 12-hour workdays your style? Read more
Calif. Vineyard/Winery
Financial summary and brief description of a California vineyard. Read more
The Science of Status
Napa grapes or no-name grapes: There is news on the science of status and what it means to businesses. Read more
Once Is Not Enough
Why the marketing genius who made Perrier a household word has fizzled as a small-business consultant. Read more
Let's Start With an Icebreaker
Summer sales meetings have become common at many private companies, but they are not all fun and games. Read more
Honorable Mention: The Ceja Family
These former migrant workers now own their own vineyard, producing 6,000 cases of wine a year. Read more
High Concept: How to Spot an Enron
Two brothers predict that cash flow will eclipse earnings as the ultimate metric for sizing up a company's health. Read more
60-Second Business Plan: Lesson Plans
Can a new on-line learning company make the grade? Read more
How Has Technology Changed the Way You Do Your Job?
Various businesspeople comment on their use of technology. Read more
Top 10 Celebrity Entrepreneurs
Plenty of well-known people dabble in business. A smaller number are talented businesspeople, the real deal, and these are the best of them. Plus: Moby, Remi... Read more
Main Street: Cowboys and Complex Floral Notes
At a historic cattle ranch in Hawaii, paniolos (Hawaiian cowboys) share the terrain with a vineyard and tipsy tourists. Read more
Types of Trademarks
The term "trademark" is commonly used to describe many different types of devices that label, identify, and distinguish products or services in the markep... Read more
Spotlight: An Economist Fights Terrorism
Bill Clinton's favorite economist believes that growth companies are the answer to terrorism. Read more
Main Street: L.A. Influential
Many a fashion brand has hit the big time at the Fred Segal emporium, where the stars go to shop. Read more
Best Cellars
Internet wine sellers offer a great selection of labels and vintages. But laws governing interstate wine shipments can put a cork in your festivities. Read more
Best Cellars
Internet wine sellers offer a great selection of labels and vintages. But laws governing interstate wine shipments can put a cork in your festivities. Read more
Why You Won't Sell Your Business
Inc. revisits companies listed in the Business for Sale column. Read more
Capital Gains
While Sacramento isn't as glamorous as its Left Coast siblings, California's capital is striving to create an exciting business culture -- and it's working. Read more
The Integrators
Bringing fundamental change to everyday life. And, for that matter, death. Read more
How to Break Into the Flash Deals Space
Sites such as Ideeli, Lot18, Gilt Groupe, and Rue La La are offering carefully curated deals at reduced prices. The business is no more than a few years old,... Read more
Conquering the Digital Haystack
New start-ups are changing the way people search the Web -- and the way advertisers reach them. Read more
Conquering the Digital Haystack
New start-ups are changing the way people search the Web -- and the way advertisers reach them. Read more
Lessons Learned From a Bad Haircut
The education of Mark Zuckerberg. The Wall Street Journal has a must-read Read more
How to Institutionalize Inspiration in Your Company
The most overlooked aspect of innovation, but arguably the most important, is inspiration. Andy Stefanovich, author of the book Look At More , shares... Read more
Strange Brew
California Cooler created an industry by using beer distributors to sell wine. Read more
John Scharffenberger, The Tastemaker
John Scharffenberger is a crucial part of the gourmeting of America. He got his start making fine chocolate and now he plans to create an American version of... Read more
Storm Clouds Over Silicon Valley
As blind faith in the infallibility of high-tech companies falters, the era of unrestrained growth in the Valley may be over. Read more
Best Cities: The Location Advantage
Is it time to make your move? These CEOs bet that their companies would thrive in a new location. Read more
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