Yet Another State Hikes its Minimum Wage
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States Propose Limiting Credit Checks by Employers
At least 16 states are considering legislation to ban or limit an employer's ability to run background credit checks on potential hires. Read more
Against the Odds
Federal government authorizes state pilot programs to teach entrepreneurship to welfare recipients. Read more
Tax Advantaged
If the Girl Scouts don't get you, the YMCA will Read more
2009: A Tough Year to Sell a Business
A look at some businesses that were put up for sale in 2009 and how they fared. Read more
An SBDC That Focuses on Cash Flow
To help business owners improve their financial literacy, the Vancouver Small Business Development Center produces a three-day workshop that covers accountin... Read more
Alphabet Soup
A manufacturer tells what it took to move her product from invention to production and international distribution. Read more
Economic Forecast: The Amateur Triumphs
Come January, everyone makes predictions. The Council of Economic Advisors trots out Martin Feldstein, the National Enquirer trots out Jeanne Dixon. Wheth... Read more
9 Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards
Workplace health and safety hazards can be costly (to lives and the bottom line), but the good news is that they are largely preventable if you take the righ... Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Bare Fruit
With only one ingredient and three true employees, Bare Fruit creates a healthy snack alternative. Read more
A Startup To Help Startups and the Stork Visits Twitter
The dark side of micro-lending . The Wall Street Journal has a long, fascinating story on a new credit bubble in India. On the surface it sounds fam... Read more
Sweet Dreams
In time for Valentine's Day: eight entrepreneurs in the thrall of fine chocolate. Read more
The Best Entrepreneurship Courses in America
Here are some of the coolest college classes for aspiring entrepreneurs. View slideshow
Election dissection: state & local races
The small-business lobby was watching a few races this November--you know, other than that big one with Bush and Kerry. The tally on some of the most clo... Read more
Directory of VC and Entrepreneurial Boot Camps
We've compiled a list of boot camps and forums across the country where entrepreneurs interested in acquiring capital are learning to fine-tune business plan... Read more
Benefits: Taming the Health-Care Monster
A new kind of insurance plan puts employees in the driver's seat. And the potential savings for company owners look awfully good as well. Could this be the a... Read more
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Excel in Technical Industries
A study finds that skilled immigrants are leading innovation and creating jobs and wealth. Read more
Best Cellars
Internet wine sellers offer a great selection of labels and vintages. But laws governing interstate wine shipments can put a cork in your festivities. Read more
War Stories
Reviews of three new business books -- one on why starting a company is like waging war, one about a high-profile venture capital firm, and one on why you sh... Read more
War Stories
Reviews of three new business books -- one on why starting a company is like waging war, one about a high-profile venture capital firm, and one on why you sh... Read more
Building a Brick-Oven Dream in Seattle
Food writer Molly Wizenberg talks to Inc. about the trials and rewards of opening a pizza shop with her husband. Read more
How One Boss Gave Away His Company for Christmas
When the co-founder of a unique company (it makes bones) with an odd location (an idyllic island) needed an exit strategy, he turned to his employees. Read more
Best Cellars
Internet wine sellers offer a great selection of labels and vintages. But laws governing interstate wine shipments can put a cork in your festivities. Read more
The Invisible Powerhouse
A discussion of the link between the service and manufacturing industries. Read more
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 more
Et Tu Melinda
This is just one of those quotes the Microsoft PR people have to ride out and wait for a better day (they have plenty of practice). Melinda Gates... Read more
Never Giving Up on Her Soapsuds
When she wasn't satisfied with her career choice, Anne-Marie Faiola decided to make a business out of what she knew how to do best: Make soap. Read more
Strength in Numbers
A profile of the 1995 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year and the runners-up. Read more
Are You Ready for the Networked Economy?
American business is dividing into three worlds. Take this quiz to see where your business fits in. Read more
The Inc. 500 Honor Roll
You could write the book on business growth from the strategies of the companies that have made the INC. 500 five years running. Read more
Blue is the New Green
Forget for a moment about carbon emissions. The world is facing a more immediate crisis -- it is running out of clean water. The prospect of widespread short... Read more
America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
A user's guide to the 12th annual Inc. 500 list. Read more
The Do Over
Randall Grahm produced good wines and great, funny marketing campaigns. But along the way to success, he realized someone wasn't taking him seriously. That w... Read more
The Un-manager
No ranks, no titles, nothing but profits. W. L. Gore Associates has an unusual approach to management structure -- none at all. Read more
The Continuously Improving CEO
How the CEO of a short-line railroad company responded to the challenges which accompany rapid growth. Read more
Student Uprising
A look at why, faced with poor job prospects, university students today are starting companies in record numbers. Read more
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