Total Private-Equity Funds Raised for Investment, 1986-1991
North America ranks ahead of the Asia/Pacific region and Europe in terms of private-equity growth opportunity. Read story
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Deducting for Conventions
Tax information on convention deductions, property exchanges, and a new IRS computer system. Read story
xpedx Launches Online Store
The new site offers small businesses a range of office products. Read story
Employees Feeling Underappreciated
Most workers prefer to receive thanks and appreciation in person, survey finds. Read story
Brain Drain Worries Employers
Expanding global markets have businesses concerned about losing workers to competing nations, a survey finds. Read story
Ask Inc.
Ask Inc. tackles going global and hiring leaders. Plus, what to put in an employee manual. Read story
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 story
Idaho Vodka Distillery
Financial summary brief description of a vodka distillery for sale. Read story
Ingram Micro Introduces New Services
Ingram Micro (NYSE:IM) has unveiled new business-process and call-center outsourcing services that will allow reseller and vendor customers in North Ameri... Read story
Find the Best Deals for Fall Foliage Travel
For some, autumn comes with a particular appeal. While the others seasons may have their beauty, autumn is the one time in North America where you can tru... Read story
Barter: A Potential Cost Saver for Small Businesses
Small companies are turning to barter when they want to conserve cash or jump-start sales. More than 440,000 businesses in North America traded through an... Read story
Shifting Workplace Values Alter Pay Strategies
A loss of employee loyalty, intense competition for top talent, and an unparalleled emphasis onperformance have combined to dramatically alter pay strateg... Read story
The Latest Shipping News
The latest (bad) news from the shipping industry. Read story
Alcatel-Lucent Unveils New Contact Center Service
Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU) has launched its OmniTouch Contact Center Premium Edition in North America. Specifically designed for mid-market co... Read story
Softchoice Acquisition Targets Mid-Market
Technology solutions provider Softchoice has announced the acquisition of corporate computer software reseller Software Plus, a deal that stands to expand... Read story
Workers Shrugging Off Health
A new study shows few Americans consider health-care a priority in their lives. Read story
Unemployment Doesn't Translate to Self-employment
March 17, 2005 --Nearly 60% of out-of-work people consider switching careers, while only 44% weigh starting their own businesses, accordin... Read story
Not All Private Equity Is the Same
The reality is: Not all private equity is the same. That's why business owners must understand the important factors that differentiate firms specializing in... Read story
Stocking Up On Capital Gains;
For the first time in three years, INC.'s annual academic exercise -- buying $100 worth of stock in each of its hundred fast-growing corporations -- has t... Read story
Friendlier Skies
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Guru Watch
For the past 10 years, Ann Cavoukian, coauthor with Don Tapscott of Who Knows: Safeguarding Your Privacy in a Networked World (McGraw-Hill, 1... Read story
Drives: The Next Generation
Hybrids, military styles, and pickups were all the rage at this year's auto show in Detroit. Read story
Amsterdam’s PICNIC Conference Serves Up A New Media Feast
Our executive producer, always in search of the latest new media trends, heads to the Netherlands for PICNIC '07, Amsterdam's Cross Media Week. Read story
Keeping Track of a Wide, Wide World of Programs
Consulting firm will prepare customized reports on any software, including articles, reviews, and a demo copy. Read story
Passions: Vernon LaVia, Bird Watcher
To call him avid would be an understatement. In the bird-watching world, where bragging rights belong to those with the longest lists of ... Read story
Real Men Get Flowers, Too
Flowers have traditionally been regarded as something sent along with a social note or a condolence card but those days are apparently over. "It too... Read story
When Employees Share Stock Pain, Not Gain
More employees are sharing in company gains through stock option plans, but what happens when the pricedrops and it comes time to share the pain? M... Read story
Never Mind
Book recommendation: 'Cracking the Japanese Market', by James C. Morgan. Read story
The Money Trail
In much of the northern U.S., a hidden, lush economy thrives along thousands of miles of snowmobile trails. Here's how this winterland boom began and what th... Read story
Ruckus and SYNNEX Offer Smart Wireless LAN System for SMBs
Smart Wi-Fi technology company Ruckus Wireless has teamed up with business process services provider SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) to market the new Ruckus ZoneF... Read story
Inc. 500 All-Stars
A look at the companies that have achieved the distinction of appearing on the Inc. 500 a staggering 5 times. Plus: Household-name companies that earned thei... Read story
Build Talent Pipelines Across Generations, Cultures and Borders
The winners of the war on talent will welcome talent of all ages and varieties, and they will build their networks into the farthest reaches of the planet. Read story
Knowledge Crisis Ahead?
As older workers retire, the first priority for your company shouldn't be to replace them. Rather, it should be to "download" their knowledge. Read story
AltiGen, SYNNEX to Extend Partnership
The companies are planning joint sales and marketing campaigns. Read story
Psion Teklogix Rugged Computers AT&T Compliant
The Ikon PDA and WORKABOUT PRO now offer voice and data capabilities on the AT&T network. Read story
The Anti-Hallmark
In the multibillion-dollar greeting card business, Smart Alex has carved a niche by boldly going where no big company has gone before. Founder Jay Blumenfeld... Read story
The Inside Track
United Tote wins big by catering to the betting needs of small tracks. Read story
Most Likely To Succeed
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Best Buy and Ingram Micro to Offer Expanded Onsite IT Service
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) and Ingram Micro (NYSE:IM) have teamed up to offer small and midsize businesses across North America onsite IT consulting ... Read story
Comverge Announces Virtual Peaking Capacity Program in Connecticut
Clean Energy solutions provider Comverge (NASDAQ:COMV) has announced a 10-year Virtual Peaking Capacity (VPC) contract with The Connecticut Light and Powe... Read story
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