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Dairy Fresh Candies: Boston, Mass.

Inc Reporter Kate O'Sullivan's pick for best hometown business is an irresistible candy shop in Boston's North End.  Read story

Sweet Dreams

In time for Valentine's Day: eight entrepreneurs in the thrall of fine chocolate.  Read story

Such a Character

30 memorable fictional entrepreneurs  Read story

Testing, Testing...

Entrepreneurs have long used psychological tests to screen potential employees. Here's how to use tests to get more out of the workers you already have.  Read story

Applicant of the Week: Johnny Cupcakes

How a 26-year-old college drop-out created a multi-million dollar t-shirt business with no business plan, no advertising, and no investors.  Read story

A Knack for Sweet Deals

Getting preferential treatment from big vendors is deliciously easy for Dylan's Candy Bar.  Read story

Why Circuit City Failed, and Why B&H Thrives

Many companies that have gone bust didn't die because of the recession. They failed for one reason: They treated customers poorly  Read story

Take Two Company Founders. Add 10 Years of 80-Hour Workweeks. Fold in a Formidable Outside Ceo. Mix Carefully. Very Carefully.

How the food company Two Chefs on a Roll grew up, and really started growing.  Read story

John Scharffenberger, The Tastemaker

John Scharffenberger is a crucial part of the gourmeting of America. He got his start making fine chocolate and now he plans to create an American version of...  Read story

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