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Recent Articles about Willy Wonka

Clarence Birdseye: Hall of Famer

Feb 11, 2005

I'm not sure if they have "first-ballot" throw-downs at the National Inventors Hall of Fame like the sportswriters do...  Read more

Dairy Fresh Candies: Boston, Mass.

By Kate O'Sullivan |  Jun 12, 2002

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

Sweet Dreams

By Max Chafkin and Amy Keyishian |  Feb 1, 2006

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

How to Co-Brand to Boost Sales

By Marla Tabaka |  May 9, 2011

Leveraging synergistic brands can take a business to new and exciting heights. How can co-branding help you to reach an expanded audience with your message?  Read more

Such a Character

By Inc. staff |  Apr 1, 2009

30 memorable fictional entrepreneurs  Read more

Testing, Testing...

By Rod Kurtz |  Jun 1, 2004

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 more

Best Shopping for the Road Warrior

By Stacie Krajchir |  Dec 11, 2008

It's clear we've all been high jacked into the holiday season slightly early this year, and I'm here to tell you there's no turning back. I feel your pain...  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Johnny Cupcakes

By Alexandra Johnson |  May 27, 2009

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 more

A Knack for Sweet Deals

By Donna Fenn |  Apr 1, 2003

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

Not Your Average Car Company

By Leigh Buchanan |  Dec 1, 2010

Jay Rogers founded Local Motors to build niche cars that meet the unique characteristics of cities such as Boston and Phoenix.  Read more

Why Circuit City Failed, and Why B&H Thrives

By Joel Spolsky |  May 1, 2009

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

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

By Leigh Buchanan |  Aug 1, 2006

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

How SAS Continues to Grow

By Leigh Buchanan |  Feb 14, 2012

James Goodnight’s software company, SAS, appeared on Inc.’s first list of fast-growing companies, in 1981, and it has grown every year since. He...  Read more

John Scharffenberger, The Tastemaker

By Arthur Lubow |  May 1, 2009

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 more