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Tesla Employees Killed In Silicon Valley Plane Crash
Three employees of electric car maker Tesla Motors were on board a plane that crashed in Palo Alto, California, killing all on board. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tol... Read more
Palo Alto
Recent Articles about Palo Alto
Adventures in Never NeverLost Land
Inc.'s Road Warrior abandons maps in favor of the NeverLost global positioning system available in Hertz rental cars. Read more
When to Stop Bootstrapping It
It may feel good to have launched your company without outside funding. But there comes a time when a financial partner is the only way to continue to grow. Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: World Centric
How a software engineer-turned-entrepreneur ended up running one of the hottest social enterprises in the country Read more
Tech CEOs Push Green Energy
Nov. 16, 2006 -- A group of CEOs from the nation's top technology firms on Wednesday called for a greater national commitment to alternat... Read more
Valley Guy
Guy Kawasaki tells you where to meet and what to eat in Silicon Valley. Read more
He's Teaching Computers To Understand English
"The computers companies are using today are still obtuse and obstinate," says Earl Sacredoti. "It's the old 'I am not programmed to do that.' Actually c... Read more
Building a Better Hotel Lobby
Marriott International is following the lead of Sheraton and totally revamping its hotel lobbies, according to Read more
Why I Went Solo
I can't remember exactly when the fantasy started, but it was probably when I was in college. I dreamed of going into business for myself. And I mean re... Read more
As Much Fun as Pulling Teeth
Knowing that fear and anxiety make many people put off going to the dentist unless they have to, dentists follow stress reduction protocols, such as worki... Read more
How to Find a Bay Area Start-up Location
Do you want to play with the big guns on the peninsula, go with the flow in SoMa, or carve out a different niche in the East Bay? Read more
CES Hits, Runs and Errors
Needless to say, The International Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing right now in Vegas. My friend and PR maven, Martha, who was on her w... Read more
Trash Talkin'
No one likes to admit it, but bashing the competition is part of doing business. Read more
The Complete Guide to E-mail
E-mail is--well, yes, it's your excuse for carrying a BlackBerry. But it's also the essential business tool. A complete guide to keeping your system... Read more
Stanford Hosts Technology Summit
Stanford University this month hosts its fourth annual business summit, which will focus on promising entrepreneurial activities and investments in the gl... Read more
How to Protect Your Business from Spyware and Adware
Tips for safeguarding PCs across an enterprise. Read more
A Must-Read List for First-Timers
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: <... Read more
What's Next: Don't Get Brobecked
In tough times, managing your lawyer is key. Read more
The Cash Register Meets its App
The smartphone makes a significant lunge toward replacing your credit card. Plus, what if your product is too perfect, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Genius in Our Midst
The MacArthur Foundation announced yesterday the list of its 2006 fellows, who are sometimes referred to as the recipients of "genius" grants. As has been... Read more
10 Questions for Paul Graham
1. What's your favorite part of a typical day? Walking to University Avenue in Palo Alto for breakfast and mulling over ideas. ... Read more
Personal Pediatrics Wants to Revive the Vanishing Art of the House Call.
First it needs $1 million. Read more
Bobbi Brown on Work-Life Balance at a Start-up
Just because you're busy doesn't mean you can afford to ignore your physical and emotional well-being. Read more
Study: 401(k) Plans Mismanaged
Many older workers are investing too heavily in company stock, researchers say. Read more
Marketing;
Sometimes the best way to grow your business may be to turn business away. At University National Bank & Trust Co., in Palo Alto, Calif., only checkin... Read more
Money Management Tips
Money! That' s what business is supposed to be all about. Then how come so many people in business don' t pay much attention to it? Oh, we may spend a lot... Read more
Every Year, Thousands of People are Killed By Pathogens in Food.
William Hanson wants to help. Read more
Business Owners Feeling Ignored
Federal officials seem more concerned with saving Wall Street than helping small businesses, owners say. Read more
Small Businesses Want Stimulus Bill
A survey finds many employers are scrapping year-end bonuses and holiday parties. Read more
Zynga Surpasses Electronic Arts
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The Seven Sexes of Venus
Inc.'s editor comments on how business opportunities today are so complex it takes a group of individuals or businesses all working together to launch a star... Read more
Disney Taps Tapulous
The two-year-old start-up began life buying a popular game from the underworld of then-illicit apps. Read more
Five Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful owners of dynamic small and midsize companies share these five essential traits. Read more
Speed Leader
Peter Wagner, a general partner at Palo Alto venture-capital giant Accel Partners, has seen the future ofInternet hookups for small businesses. It's calle... Read more
A Modest Defense of the Cubicle
The one thing worse than a cubicle is no cubicle. Read more
The Equity Partnership As A Seed For Start-ups
Since the limited partners get the early losses, they demand less equity from founders at the time of tax-free conversion. Read more
What Do I Want to Do?
Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Are you facing downsizing? Do you suddenly pay attention to late-night infomercials about making a fortune wor... Read more
A Mid-Year Business Review
The year is half over, but there's still time to salvage those New Year's resolutions to get your business in better shape. Remem... Read more
Marketing to Moms: You’re Doing It All Wrong
Women control $13 trillion in consumer spending. But most of the assumptions you make about them in your marketing are way off. Read more
Multimedia Games
Three start-ups in the hot new field of multimedia games Read more
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