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Thomas Stemberg


Recent Articles about Thomas Stemberg

Thomas G. Stemberg: My Biggest Mistake

By Jill Hecht Maxwell |  Aug 1, 2001

Thomas G. Stemberg, founder and CEO of Staples Inc., discusses why you should make decisions based on customer preferences first and cost factors second.  Read more

What Business Would You Start?

By Joshua Hyatt |  Nov 1, 1994

Nearly 50 business luminaries, ranging from H. Ross Perot to Ed McMahon, are asked what businesses to start.  Read more

Mail: April 2002

By Inc. staff |  Apr 1, 2002

Readers react to articles from recent issues of Inc magazine. Plus, an update on KaBloom, the "Starbucks of flowers."  Read more

Hot Start-Ups

By Inc. staff |  Jul 1, 1999

It's easy to forget that the best new business ideas are often the simplest. Here are 10 start-ups that will have you wondering, "Why didn't I think of that?"  Read more

Guest Speaker: What You Need to Succeed

By Thomas Stemberg |  Jan 1, 2007

Treat people right and they will eat nails for you, and other lessons I learned building Staples into a giant company.  Read more

The Entrepreneur of the Year

By Joshua Hyatt |  Jan 1, 1991

Introduction to the Entrepreneur of the Year judges and the selection process.  Read more