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5 Investments Your Business Can't Live Without
What investments will give you the biggest pay off in the long run? Experts weigh in on where to spend in your annual budget.
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A New Way to Cut Health Care Costs
Ever consider opening an on-site clinic of your own? It could be the next health insurance solution.
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Lead Your Own Way
Ten pieces of management conventional wisdom you should ignore, especially in a weak economy
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Lessons Learned: Making Tough Choices
Gene Gray, president of Innovative IDM talks about the challenging decision he made to survive the recession and the need for balance between work and home.
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Tom Gimbel, The LaSalle Network
Tom Gimbel, CEO and founder of The LaSalle Network, describes how he led his staffing firm successfully through the recession and gives his advice for other entrepreneurs.
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More Workers Complain of Bias on the Job
Experts say high unemployment led to a record amount of workplace discrimination claims in 2010. Read more
Capitalizing on the Economic Recovery
Each economic recovery is different. Norm Brodsky gives advice on planning for recovery. Read more
7 Tips for Hiring as the Recession Winds Down
If you have been running lean on employees, now is the time to hire, and this guide explains why. Read more
Increase Profits Through Reinvention
Although some economists are cautiously optimistic about the future state of our economy, many businesses still struggle and many continue to close their ... Read more
Creating a Smart Export Strategy
Borders still matter, according to Pankaj Ghemawat, author of World 3.0. But that doesn't mean there aren't great opportunities to do business abroad. Read more
6 Capital Funding Sources for Minority Businesses
Uncertain economic times and a tight credit environment call for creative, nontraditional financial solutions for minority entrepreneurs. Read more
How to Fast Forward Your Goals
Is your life going sideways? Former Yahoo executive Tim Sanders shares his personal advice on escaping the rut and how confidence can fast-track your career. Read more
How I Did It: Tom Gimbel, The LaSalle Network
Tom Gimbel, CEO and founder of The LaSalle Network, talks about how he successfully led his staffing firm through the recession. Watch video
Why You Should Focus on Generation Y
A new report says Millennials like to spend money, and lots of it. Read more
How I Did It; Lessons Learned: Jack Cohen-Martin, DynamicVideo
DynamicVideo founder and COO Jack Cohen-Martin discusses how he evolved his core customer base during the recession. Watch video
Microloans 101
Looking beyond traditional loans? Learn more about this alternative and increasingly popular lending option. Read more
Will Small Business Optimism Ever Recover?
In 2005, 85 percent of business owners were optimistic about the future. Read more
Gene Gray, Innovative IDM
Gene Gray, president of Innovative IDM talks about the challenging decision he made to survive the recession and the need for balance between work and home. Watch video
In Egypt, Will an Economic Revolution Follow?
A stagnant economy contributed to the unrest that brought down Egypt's Mubarak. Fostering entrepreneurship must be a priority for the next government. Read more
A New Website Connects Small Businesses to Temporary Help
Urban Interns taps into a growing sector among new hires. Read more
Don't Count on VC Money
Four ways your company can benefit from the economic downturn . Smart companies always find a way to transform adversity into an advantage and the r... Read more
Kelly Cutrone's Advice for PR Success
Kelly Cutrone, star of Bravo's Kell on Earth and founder of People's Revolution, talked to Inc.com about training the Gen Y workforce, learning the power of ... Read more
Are Entrepreneurs Unlucky?
So the Kauffman Foundation says that ... Read more
10 Ways to Finance Your Business
Financing a business is always a challenge. Here we've compiled 10 techniques, from the tried-and-true to the experimental. Read more
Entrepreneurs Think Like Consumers
The SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard results are in and they're revealing more of the sa... Read more
The 2010 Inc. 5000: Top 10 Job Creators
With unemployment statistics all over the media, the job market can feel all doom and gloom these days. But, these Inc. 5000 companies have been the bright s... View slideshow
Study: Start-ups Create Lasting Job Growth
Though only a fifth of start-ups survive long-term, they replenish the employment market, Kauffman's Robert Litan reports. Read more
Increased Spending, No Increased Pay
Every month before I report on the results of the SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard I'm sure to cre... Read more
Survey: Nearly All Small Firms Fear Double-Dip Recession
The good news is that a vast majority of business owners also feel they're at least somewhat prepared to endure more tough times. Read more
How Groupon Handles Copycats Overseas
How the daily-deal site defends itself in global markets. Read more
What Seth Godin Did on His Summer Vacation
Serial entrepreneur John Warrillow spoke with the marketing guru about being indispensable, surviving “The Dip” -- and how to keep your soul while growin... Read more
At Clinton Global Initiative, Social Entrepreneurs Weigh Tradeoffs
A debate between two founding fathers of microfinance electrified the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative in New York City. Read more
Needed: Part-Time Help. Location: Anywhere
As the recession continues to limit small business spending power, a trend has emerged in which employers are seeking more part-time workers, many of whom ar... Read more
The Silver Lining for Small Business in a Recession
Kauffman Foundation president Carl Schramm talks about why great companies tend to get launched during recessions Read more
How Would You Like to Make $6 Million Sitting on Your Couch?
Recessions can be a great time to start your own business. Thanks to the Web and a variety of other resources, it's cheaper and easier than ever to start one... Read more
Are Your Employees Happy?
Recession affecting how employees look at their job. Read more
Manufacturers Hit by Housing Fallout
Sectors touched by real estate and residential construction performed the worst last year, study finds. Read more
Small Businesses Slash Jobs
But number of open positions suggests better times ahead. Read more
Is Now a Good Time to Start Up?
Data doesn't support the commonly-held notion that a recession is a good time to start a business. Read more
How to Protect Your Margins in a Downturn
Here's how companies in 12 industries are faring, plus tips. Read more
The Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now
Which types of services are still booming? Which products remain popular in the face of weaker consumer confidence? Here's a look at some of the fastest-grow... View slideshow
In a Recession, It's Fun and Games
Despite recession, 2008 was a banner year for the gaming industry. Read more
How to Secure a Microloan
Advice for small businesses on what to expect when applying for a microloan, including finding a microlender, document preparation, and loan repayment. Read more
Sponsored Section: Franchise Outlook
Opportunities to Watch in 2010. Read more
Boosting Revenues with Better Data
The economic downturn should convince IT managers to re-evaluate whether they are making the best use of IT, from maximizing use of customer data to virtuali... Read more
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