How the 2006 Best Cities Were Selected
A look at the methodology behind this year’s rankings. Read story
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How the 2007 Best Cities Were Selected
By Inc Staff | Apr 13, 2007
A look at the methodology behind this year's rankings. Read story
How We Pick the Best Cities
By Michael Shires | Jul 10, 2008
This year's rankings continue the methodology used last year, which emphasizes the robustness of a region's growth and allows the rankings to include all ... Read story
Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees typically work fewer hours in a day or during a work week than full-time employees; the latter are typically employed for 40 hours. Pa... Read story
Managing People: Helping care for the kids.
By Inc Staff | Mar 1, 1989
Survey showing nine work-schedule policies and the percentage of small companies that offer these benefits. Read story
Self-Employed Businesses Unlikely to Hire Employees
By Matt Quinn
August 20, 2004 -- It's been said that hiring the first employee c... Read story
Workplace Injuries Drop to Record Low
By Peter Hoy | Nov 7, 2006
Small businesses have the lowest rate for injuries and illnesses among all employers. Read story
Fewer People Die on the Job
By Ana Patricia Ferrey | Aug 22, 2008
Overall work-related fatalities fell by 6 percent last year, while homicides increased by 13 percent, according to new research. Read story
Benefit Costs Drive Compensation Spending in Third Quarter
Oct 31, 2006
Oct. 31, 2006 -- Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 1 percent in the third quarter of 2006, compared 0.9 percent ove... Read story
Open Communications
By Inc Staff | Sep 1, 1988
CEO suggests regular meetings with lending institutions to keep apace with the bank's portfolio. Read story
Hope for California
By George Gendron | Jan 1, 1995
A quick look at some data and a debate concerning California's soft economy. Read story
Mass Layoffs Increased in November
Dec 22, 2006
Dec. 22, 2006 -- There were 1,208 mass layoffs in November, according to a report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Read story
Top 10 Industries to Start and Grow a Business
By Jonathan Steiman | Apr 6, 2005
Which industries hold the most promise for savvy entrepreneurs over the next 10 years? Inc.com chose 10 industries that are projected to have enormous growth... Read story
Top 10 Industries to Start and Grow a Business
By Jonathan Steiman | Apr 6, 2005
Which industries hold the most promise for savvy entrepreneurs over the next 10 years? Inc.com chose 10 industries that are projected to have enormous growth... Read story
Productivity
Productivity is a measure of output, and the most common use of productivity measures is in gauging economic performance at the national level. Statistics... Read story
The Hype About Home Businesses
By John Case | May 15, 1996
A look at some data that shows the trend toward home business continues and may be growing faster than expected. Read story
The New-Economy Almanac
By Elyse M. Friedman | May 15, 1997
A statistical and informational snapshot of today's businesses and how they are operating in the new economy. Read story
Are Your Salaries Competitive?
By Nancy B. Tieken | Jun 1, 1981
For clerks to controllers, here's where to find out the going rate. Read story
Workforce Management Policy Can Ease Downsizing Pain
By Robert Hoffman | Oct 1, 1999
QUESTION: What issues should be considered when developing a business consolidation or workforcemanagement policy? ANSWER:... Read story
What to Do About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By Robert A. Mamis | May 1, 1991
Controversy over the increase in carpal tunnel syndrome cases and some preventative advice. Read story
Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the movement of a function inside a company to an entity outside it. Before the word came into widespread use, people talked about "farming... Read story
Resources
By Inc Staff | May 15, 1997
A guide to more information on subjects covered in the Inc. magazine special issue: The State of Small Business 1997. Read story
What's A Secretary Worth?
Jun 1, 1981
The Area Wage Surveys compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be a remarkably precise measure of the "going rate" for many types of employees. In ... Read story
June Job Numbers Disappoint
By Matt Quinn
July 5, 2004 -- Fewer jobs were added to the economy in June than in previous months, according to a new report, but small businesses and... Read story
Report: Economy Improved Slightly for Small Businesses in 2nd Quarter
By Matt Quinn
September 2, 2004 -- While the economy slowed down in the second quarter, data suggests a generally good environment for small businesses... Read story
Build Talent Pipelines Across Generations, Cultures and Borders
By Allan Schweyer | May 1, 2006
The winners of the war on talent will welcome talent of all ages and varieties, and they will build their networks into the farthest reaches of the planet. Read story
Knowledge Crisis Ahead?
By Allan Schweyer | Jun 1, 2006
As older workers retire, the first priority for your company shouldn't be to replace them. Rather, it should be to "download" their knowledge. Read story
Businesses Getting Squeezed on Prices
By Daniel Del'Re | Aug 16, 2005
August 16, 2005 --Economic data released today by the Department of Commerce raises concerns for the short-term profitability of small bus... Read story
Discretionary Income
Discretionary income is a widely used but imprecise definition of that portion of personal income not spent on actual or perceived necessities. Thus discr... Read story
Profit Sharing
"Profit sharing" is a type of compensation paid to employees by companies. Payment of a profit sharing bonus to non-management employees typically takes p... Read story
What The Rankings Mean
Oct 1, 1987
This year's rankings measure how a state is actually doing in stimulating entrepreneurial activity and economic expansion. A state's position on the list... Read story
Recession Closing the Sex Gap in the Workforce?
By Caitlin McDevitt | Feb 16, 2009
Women are on the brink of surpassing men as the majority of the workforce. Read story
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