Zoltan Acs


Start-Ups More Successful in Cities with Fewer High-School Dropouts

The education level of local populations can have a direct impact on business success, new research shows.  Read story

The Job Factory

Do small companies really create the most jobs?  Read story

It's All About Geography

Where are the new companies starting up?  Read story

Sources of Innovation

Although small firms are more innovative, it can be advantageous for them to team up with larger companies.  Read story

On-Line Debate: Small Is Beautiful! Big Is Best!

Inc's editor-in-chief moderates a round-table debate among four economists over job creation.  Read story

Registry: Who's Who in Small-Business Research

Sixteen thumbnail sketchs of the country's leading small-business economists, complete with e-mail addresses.  Read story

The Disciples of David Birch

A new generation of researchers discover the effect of small business on the economy.  Read story

Where New Things Come From

An analysis of what large and small companies contribute to innovation across various industries and sectors.  Read story

The State of Small Business 1995

Inc.'s editor-in-chief profiles the writers appearing in this special annual report, The State of Small Business.  Read story

The Storm Before the Calm

Might war with Iraq spur economic growth? And what will it mean for small companies?  Read story

The Evolution of the Professional Entrepreneur

Characteristics of some company builders from days past and how they differ from those building businesses today.  Read story

The Wonderland Economy

A close-up look at the vital role small business plays in America's economy that debunks many myths about this sector.  Read story

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