Failure of Genius
The founders of Future Beef were the smartest, most forward-thinking people in the beef business -- and if you didn't believe it, they'd tell you twice. So w... Read more
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How to Find Deals on Twitter
Who says Twitter is filled with useless information? Okay, maybe it is. But there are quite a few Tweeters who send out alerts about deals and discounts. ... Read more
How to Combine Foursquare and Your Loyalty Program
Tying a traditional loyalty program to social and location-based check-ins can be an easy way for businesses to attract customers and make money. Here’s ho... Read more
Too Much Too Soon?
What to do when the chains come calling. Plus: The perils of franchising. Read more
When to Walk Away
Sometimes our interactions with others are less-than-comfortable experiences. Here's how to keep your cool--and keep the business--with someone who rubs you ... Read more
A Horse of the Same Color, Green
Former shipbuilding magnate George Steinbrenner has two loves, er three, the Yankees, horse racing and ad revenue. Like Donald Trump, his only rival in th... Read more
Box of Rain Forest
New business sells cereal sends rain forest preservation message. Read more
The Pioneers
They built these businesses back when green was just another color. Read more
Getting Green Products on More Retail Shelves
Big retailers tend to be afraid of start-ups that make eco-friendly products.Here's a proposal on how to change that mindset. Read more
By The Numbers
Segal's Secret: More Bang for the Square Foot Read more
Bootstrap Marketing: Taking on Procter
She may not have the resources of her giant competitors, but Amilya Antonetti is making her own mark in the soap business, one customer at a time. Read more
Do You Follow the Market -- Or Try to Lead It?
In 1998 when I started Honest Tea out of my house, I would often hear from buyers and distributors that we were ahead of our time. Whether it was the co... Read more
Business on Call
Many diverse businesses are learning they can use their new pagers for much more than getting beeped. 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
The Case Against Apple and 53 Tips to Boost Your Biz
The end of Apple? The latest email missive from entrepreneur and writer Jason Calacanis, ... Read more
Feds Will Stamp Out Business, Vendors Say
Many of the 4,500 small, independent U.S. postage stamp vendors -- those who install and service vending machines in supermarkets and covenience stores --... Read more
When to Walk Away
Last month at TED2006 I had dinner with a leader of a major technology company, and we discussed the Big Task Summit my f... Read more
Wal-Mart Goes Organic
The small companies that make their livelihood growing and peddling organic food fear the entrance of major retailers will destroy the industry. Read more
Taking a Niche Brand Mainstream
Did it make sense for the founders of Mighty Leaf Tea to introduce their niche brand in large supermarkets amid a recession? Read more
Mighty Leaf is a Darling of Upscale Restaurants and Natural-Food Stores
Should its creators sell their luxe tea in the cutthroat world of supermarkets? Read more
Strange Fruits
How Frieda's Finest established itself as a major marketer of exotic fruits and vegetables. Read more
The Product: Grilling Planks
They're hot, but are they supermarket material? Read more
Coconut Water: A New Drink Fad?
Is coconut water just another trend in the healthy beverage market? Read more
Techniques: Microcases
Three articles examining how small businesses are using technology. Read more
Public Policy: What Does Business Really Want from Government?
This article explains how government must reinvent economic and regulatory policies to match today's marketplace. Read more
Tea Maker Puts Consumers' Tastes First
In the September 1997 issue of Inc. magazine, Orgegon Chai was profiled as part of the Anatomy of a Start-Up series. In January 2001, Inc.Read more
A Quantified Success
Profile of a successful start-up in the bicycle industry. Read more
Rolling Stock
Actmedia has succeeded in the shopping cart ad business by having 5,000 part-time workers. Read more
Power of Poverty
A group of vignettes that examine various successful companies that were started with $10,000 or less. Read more
The Dream Makers
Here's the rare Wall Street shop that builds its LBOs around people, not numbers -- and makes a killing in the process Read more
Upstarts: Wellness Drinks
Soft-drink bottlers are cashing in by adding New Age herbs to their beverage recipes and touting the health benefits to consumers. Will the FDA continue to l... Read more
The Rise of the Urban Entrepreneur
A Harvard Business School professor explains that small urban businesses can thrive and how the government can help. Read more
The Best Little Handbook in Texas
How to make your company's employee handbook one of your most important tools. Read more
Profile: Patients Are a Virtue
With the help of a few famous patients, Dr. Keith Stone has brought a winning new sports drink to the market. Read more
Bulletin Board
A collection of short articles about technology. Topics include dealing with a disgruntled customer's disparaging Web site; automating product inspection; an... Read more
Errand Boy
This start-up wants to do your shopping, get your dry cleaning and more, all for a small fee. But, will it fly? Read more
Strange Brew
California Cooler created an industry by using beer distributors to sell wine. Read more
News Corp. Hacks Company, Then Buys It
Former Inc. 500 company alleges that News Corp. tried to destroy it after its refusal to sell itself to the media giant. Read more
Out of Control
Travis Parsons lost his CEO title when he sold to a rival. Now, he's trying to stay on --- and stay relevant. Read more
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