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Recent Articles about South Carolina
South Carolina Salutes Small Business
March 20, 2007 -- South Carolina's small-business leaders and advocacy groups are joining forces to present the state's fourth annual Sal... Read more
No Credit Where Credit Is Due
"This," says Lieutenant Governor Mike Daniel, "is how poor states stay poor." Read more
Immigration's New Rules
Senators ranging from Democrat Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts to Republican Saxby Chambliss of Georgia announced today that they had reached a deal on compr... Read more
10 Great Seasonal Summer Businesses
If it weren't for these seasonal businesses, much of what we love and take for granted as simple summer pleasures might never have existed. Here's to all com... View slideshow
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 more
Brief Profiles of 2000 Inc. 500 Companies
Brief profiles and stories about interesting and unusual companies on the 2000 Inc. 500 list. Read more
At a Glance
Charts providing information on the features of Inc. 500 companies. Read more
Nimmons To Boesky: Drop Dead
There are still those Neanderthals among us who believe that greed and self-interest are the only "businesslike" reasons to start a company. They should ... Read more
Tax Issues for South Carolina Start-Ups
Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your business, you will be respo... Read more
Review: Brains on Fire
The authors clearly defines the distinction between campaigns and movements. Read more
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 more
Jobless Claims Surge
Feb. 15, 2007 -- The number of new claims for unemployment benefits rose by 44,000 to 357,000 last week, the highest level ... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners shrug off economic woes; small and midsize businesses continue adding jobs. Read more
The Economy This Week
Leading indicators continue a five-month slide; gas prices hit record highs. Read more
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 more
Grants for Rural Biz
States with lots of farms and fields are making more grants available to businesses. Read more
Chamber Awards Small Firms
Entrepreneurs recognized for outstanding financial performance, customer services and planning. Read more
As Oil Hits New High, Businesses Continue to Struggle
Increased fuel costs have forced companies to raise their own prices and provide new commuting options for employees. Read more
Inc.'s Fourth Annual Report On The States
Can states become more attractive breeding grounds for small companies? Increasingly, governors and legislators around the United States have been answering ... Read more
Elevator Pitch: DivotCard
The DivotCard offers customers discounted golf rounds. Can it raise $1 million from investors? Read more
The Economy This Week
Worker productivity increases as labor costs fall; warmer weather cuts into retail sales. Read more
Entrepreneur-Friendly Governors Sail to Victory
Governors whose policies align with entrepreneurs' top priorities were re-elected by wide margins. Read more
How Does Your State Rank for Entrepreneurship?
New York is at the top of the list; South Carolina is at the bottom. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Small-business owners plan to add more jobs; weaker housing market drives consumer spending down. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Business owners' confidence hits record low; consumers also expressing doubts over economy. Read more
Businesses Win Times Square Billboard Ads
A South Carolina-based center for children with disabilities and a Montana-based seller of environmentally-friendly building products were among the small... Read more
Clam-Shell Capitalism
An entrepreneur starts a new business raising and selling safe, good quality littleneck clams. Read more
What The Rankings Mean
In years past, INC.'s annual Report on the States ranked the business climates of the 50 states through a formula that took into account roughly a dozen v... Read more
Bankers' State of Mind
Listing of states with the worst and best nonperforming loans. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Lower gas prices boost consumer confidence; manufacturers report fewer orders for durable goods. Read more
The Silver Lining In Bank Mergers
The deregulation of U.S. financial markets and the recent wave of bank mergers across state lines have caused many small-business owners to fear the worst... Read more
Humana Launches Individual Health Plans
The new plans are designed for self-employed entrepreneurs and small-business employees. Read more
South Carolina Miniature-Golf Course
Summary and financial overview of a South Carolina miniature-golf course for sale. Read more
The Walking Time Bomb
How to defuse an abusive business partner; making the decision to buy rather than rent. Read more
Jobless Claims Keep Rising
Last month’s hurricanes sent more Americans to the unemployment office, the government reports. Read more
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