Inc.com: Articles about South Carolina

To Export Profitably

By Rod Kurtz | Jun 1, 2003

Is now the right time to do business overseas? Read story

South Carolina Salutes Small Business

Mar 20, 2007

March 20, 2007 -- South Carolina's small-business leaders and advocacy groups are joining forces to present the state's fourth annual Sal... Read story

Great Golf Getaways

By Tom Parsons | Aug 21, 2000

If you're a golfer, you can't watch a master play without wanting to get out on the links yourself. Now you can go for your personal best -- and save whil... Read story

No Credit Where Credit Is Due

By Bruce G. Posner | Oct 1, 1984

"This," says Lieutenant Governor Mike Daniel, "is how poor states stay poor." Read story

Mail

By Inc Staff | Mar 1, 2009

Of Minds and Machines After reading about Tan Le, the co-founder of Emotiv, and her vision of a world in which machines respond to our mental com... Read story

Faces of the Inc. 500

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Mail

By Inc Staff | Dec 1, 2006

Room for Political Debate I am dumbfounded at your awarding Mark Sanford one out of four stars in your ranking of governors who are friendly to s... Read story

Exporters;

By Virginia Inman | May 1, 1985

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 story

At a Glance

By Inc Staff | Dec 1, 1988

Charts providing information on the features of Inc. 500 companies. Read story

Brief Profiles of 2000 Inc. 500 Companies

By Various Inc Staff | Oct 15, 2000

Brief profiles and stories about interesting and unusual companies on the 2000 Inc. 500 list. Read story

Nimmons To Boesky: Drop Dead

By M.E.M. | Apr 1, 1988

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 story

Tax Issues for South Carolina Start-Ups

Oct 19, 1999

Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your business, you will be respo... Read story

Crucial Small Business Votes In Congress

Jun 1, 1981

SENATE Republican Policy Committee John Tower (Tex.), chairman Robert Dole (Kans.) Pete Domenici (N. Mex.) Orrin Hatch (Utah... Read story

Jobless Claims Surge

Feb 15, 2007

Feb. 15, 2007 -- The number of new claims for unemployment benefits rose by 44,000 to 357,000 last week, the highest level ... Read story

The 500

Dec 1, 1987

#13 APPLIED SYSTEMS INC. UNIVERSITY PARK, ILL. You saw it in the stock market. You've seen it in the merger-and-acquisition activity. ... Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten | Oct 4, 2007

Business owners shrug off economic woes; small and midsize businesses continue adding jobs. Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten | Mar 20, 2008

Leading indicators continue a five-month slide; gas prices hit record highs. Read story

Rating the Governors

By Mike Hofman | Oct 1, 2006

With Arnold Schwarzenegger and 25 other governors up for reelection, we look at who among them has earned the entrepreneurial vote. Read story

Grants for Rural Biz

By Amy Gunderson | Sep 1, 2003

States with lots of farms and fields are making more grants available to businesses. Read story

Inc.'s Fourth Annual Report On The States

By Bruce G. Posner | Oct 1, 1984

Can states become more attractive breeding grounds for small companies? Increasingly, governors and legislators around the United States have been answering ... Read story

As Oil Hits New High, Businesses Continue to Struggle

By Melanie Brooks | Jul 13, 2006

Increased fuel costs have forced companies to raise their own prices and provide new commuting options for employees. Read story

Chamber Awards Small Firms

By Alexandra Zendrian | Feb 25, 2008

Entrepreneurs recognized for outstanding financial performance, customer services and planning. Read story

Entrepreneur-Friendly Governors Sail to Victory

By Patrick Cliff and Mike Hofman | Nov 8, 2006

Governors whose policies align with entrepreneurs' top priorities were re-elected by wide margins. Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten | Nov 8, 2007

Worker productivity increases as labor costs fall; warmer weather cuts into retail sales. Read story

What The Rankings Mean

Oct 1, 1986

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 story

Clam-Shell Capitalism

By Alessandra Bianchi | Jun 1, 1993

An entrepreneur starts a new business raising and selling safe, good quality littleneck clams. Read story

The Silver Lining In Bank Mergers

By Bruce G. Posner | Dec 1, 1986

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 story

Bankers' State of Mind

By Bruce G. Posner | Aug 1, 1991

Listing of states with the worst and best nonperforming loans. Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten | Feb 15, 2007

Small-business owners plan to add more jobs; weaker housing market drives consumer spending down. Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten | Sep 27, 2007

Business owners' confidence hits record low; consumers also expressing doubts over economy. Read story

Businesses Win Times Square Billboard Ads

Jul 9, 2007

A South Carolina-based center for children with disabilities and a Montana-based seller of environmentally-friendly building products were among the small... Read story

South Carolina Miniature-Golf Course

By Christopher Caggiano | May 1, 1993

Summary and financial overview of a South Carolina miniature-golf course for sale. Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten | Sep 28, 2006

Lower gas prices boost consumer confidence; manufacturers report fewer orders for durable goods. Read story

Humana Launches Individual Health Plans

Mar 10, 2008

The new plans are designed for self-employed entrepreneurs and small-business employees. Read story

The Walking Time Bomb

By Inc Staff | Dec 1, 2003

How to defuse an abusive business partner; making the decision to buy rather than rent. Read story

Inc.-it-yourself

Oct 1, 1983

Forming a closely held corporation is perhaps one of the simplest tasks a lawyer faces. Basically, it entails filling out and mailing standard forms to th... Read story