True Value Company


The View from There

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jun 1, 1999

To fully understand--and exploit--your company's inner strengths, you need the perspective of someone who can see those assets more clearly then you can: an ...  Read story

The New and Improved American Small Business

By Tom Ehrenfeld |  Jan 1, 1995

A close-up look at what it takes for a small business to battle with giant, nationwide competitors.  Read story

What's It Worth?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Feb 1, 1999

When Jim Hotze and Kent Watts decided to merge their businesses, they opted for a quick, relatively cheap "limited valuation" to determine the fair market va...  Read story

Just Doing It

By John Koten |  Dec 1, 2003

A new feature shares the lessons of success.  Read story

2. The Product Makeover

By Max Chafkin |  Mar 1, 2009

For years, OMI sold its odor-masking chemicals to big, stinky factories. Did it make sense to target Whole Foods as well?  Read story

Taking The Fear Out of Factoring

By Martin Mayer |  Dec 1, 2003

With more and more reputable companies entering the factoring business, services have greatly improved. But factors' bottom line use remains the same: provid...  Read story

When Wal-Mart Comes to Town

By Edward O. Welles |  Jul 1, 1993

How one small town reacted to Wal-Mart's opening three stores in the area.  Read story

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