USC Marshall School of Business


The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Start-Ups

By George Gendron |  Mar 1, 1999

Inc. 's editor lists seven characteristics of start-up companies that increase their chances of survival. Plus, a look at the types of experts most l...  Read story

Daddy Dearest

Jan 1, 2004

What's a son to do when his father--who also happens to be his boss--won't take him seriously? Plus: Stop cold-calling now.  Read story

Grist: Trampling on Our Icons

By Adam Hanft |  Apr 1, 2004

If politicians and economists love entrepreneurs so much (and they say they do), why do entrepreneurs face so many hurdles, whether they're starting their bu...  Read story

The Perfect Decision

By Karen Dillon |  Oct 1, 1998

An interview with Howard Raiffa, John S. Hammond, and Ralph L. Keeney, authors of "Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions." They explain...  Read story

Why 20 Million of You Can't Be Wrong

By John Case |  Apr 1, 2004

A long-time Inc . contributor surveys the current entrepreneurial scene and reports his findings. How do things look? Well, one answer might be "Neve...  Read story

How to Choose the Right Entrepreneurship Program, inc5000 Article - Inc. Article

By Tamar Snyder |  Aug 20, 2008

The study of entrepreneurship has come a long way since early adopters like Indiana University, Harvard, Babson College, and the University of Southern Ca...  Read story

SMALL BUSINESS 2001: Where We Are Now

By John Case |  May 15, 2001

Starting your own business is never easy. But it was once a whole lot harder.  Read story

Case Study: His Board and His COO Advised Against It, but Dave Kvederis Felt He Had to Act Fast

By Alex Salkever |  Jul 1, 2006

Was this really the right time to launch a major corporate restructuring?  Read story

Extreme Managing

By Marc Ballon |  Jul 1, 1998

Jack Hartnett, head of 54 Sonic restaurants, demands that employees follow his orders unquestioningly and assumes responsibility for their personal and profe...  Read story

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