Small Business Pulling More Weight Down Home
Statewide small business conferences have recently rung up an impressive series of victories on the local level: * In Texas, the state legislature c... Read story
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One Hundred, Of The Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies In The United States.
In the fall of 1971, Bill Nicolai was camping in Washington State's North Cascade mountains when his tent collapsed and he almost froze to death. That wi... Read story
The Yellow Rose Of Texas
So you eat your steak chicken-fried, and you've never worried much about whether to have it with a full-bodied Burgundy or a clever little Cabernet. Well,... Read story
Doing Business Out Of State
Companies that conduct business away from home may face penalties if they fail to register as "foreign" corporations. Read story
Private Lives;
A sampling of America's pacesetters shows that the CEOs are as diverse as the products and services they sell. Read story
Going Public;
WHEN APPLE COMPUTER INC. went public in 1980, the state of Massachusetts refused to register the stock, saying that the offering price was too high for th... Read story
Divorce American-style
Who gets what when the marriage ends? It depends upon where you live. Read story
Banking: Covering Your Assets
With the number of bank failures in the southwestern United States at record levels, federal regulators are putting many of the lending practices of banks... Read story
The Big Chill
An Inc. 500 CEO shares why he thinks he knows the secret behind the Dallas Cowboys. Read story
From Steer to Eternity
American beef producers are revolutionizing their industry with technology. New tracking systems allow ranchers to document every aspect of a cow's life, imp... Read story
Rising Costs Cut into Savings
Even with rebate checks, consumers are putting less money away, a survey finds. Read story
Finders, Weepers
Texas tackles a thorny issue. Read story
Fairer Class Action
Small-business lobbies are hailing a bill that will make it harder to win a class-action lawsuit. Read story
Middle America Coming Out of the Recession?
Of the 20 strongest metro areas in the United States, 14 lie between the Mississippi River and New Mexico. Read story
Fountain of Youth: The Under 30 Hall of Fame
Some of the biggest names in business got their start before their 30th birthday. Read story
Where Are the Best Cities to Do Business?
Our comprehensive annual guide to which places are thriving -- even in an economy many consider in recession. Read story
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 story
Inventions `R' Us
Profile of a start-up retail shop's attempt to create a market for overlooked new products. Read story
New Tool for Grading Employers
Not happy with your boss? An application let's workers post anonymous grades and comments. Read story
Survey: Hiring Often Based on "Gut Feeling"
Most small-business owners hire employees based on likeability, rather than qualifications, according to a recent survey. In a survey of 500 small ... Read story
Tips on Winning Federal Tech Grants
Small-business owners will be offered tips on winning government grants for technology and innovation at a conference in Texas this fall. The Natio... Read story
Kicking Perrier In The Derriere
A genius for free publicity got Rick Scoville's Artesia Waters off and running without spending a nickel for advertising. Read story
Ways to Avoid Probate
Payable-on-Death Bank Accounts Payable-on-death bank accounts offer one of the easiest ways to keep money -- even large sums of i... Read story
Regional Forecast
A CEO gives Inc.'s editor-in-chief regional ecomonic forecasts. Read story
Tax Issues for Texas Start-Ups
Registering to Pay Taxes Once you have officially obtained the necessary licenses and permits for your business, you will be respo... Read story
Diamonds in the Rough
While the Baseball strike lingered, a start-up league thrived. This story tells how and looks at future plans. Read story
A Texas-Sized Economic Plan
Dec. 20, 2004 --Texas Governor Rick Perry has proposed a bold new measure that would double the state's current commitment to economic dev... Read story
"Make Mine a Million"
Women business owners based in Texas this summer are vying for resources to build million-dollar businesses. The second annual "Make Mine a Million... Read story
The Isosceles Of Texas Is Upon Us
The country's hottest new growth belt is called the Texas Triangle, and Austin is the smart little city at its center. Read story
Which Cities Will the High Cost of Energy Hurt (and Help) the Most?
A high cost energy future will profoundly impact the cost of doing business and create new opportunities, but not necessarily in the way most people expect. Read story
Driven to Succeed
Being laid off from corporate America put Dawn Stokes on the fast track to building her own business. Read story
Taxes: Is Less More?
1. Missouri 6. New Hampshire 2. Florida 7. Alabama 3. Arkansas 8. Ohio 4. Indiana 9. Idaho 5. Tennessee 10. Te... Read story
The Great Texas Water War
Rick Scoville started out to "kick Perrier in the derrier," but he forgot to cover his own. Read story
States Easing Regulatory Burdens on Small Firms
Texas and Maine recently joined a growing list of states that have enacted legislation to ease regulatory burdens on smaller businesses. Last week,... Read story
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 story
Home Is Where The Headquarters Is
'We all like Milwaukee, even though it's hardly a swinging place. At least you know people will be able to get out of bed and come to work in the morning.' Read story
Oil
* One barrel contains 42 gallons of oil, thanks to the Great Eel Controversy. Eels? In fifteenth-century England, King Edward IV settled one of the fract... Read story
Contempt of Court
How to avoid litigation and cut legal costs. Read story
Business for Sale: Texas Liquor Retailer and Wholesaler
Looking for a sparkling way to uncork the new millennium? Consider this Texas-based liquor retailer and wholesaler. Profile includes price, how the business ... Read story
Fiscal Year
A fiscal year is any 52-week period used consistently by an organization for the purposes of financial reporting and policy setting. It may or may not cor... Read story
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