What Your Business Can Learn from the NCAA Tournament
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Small Business Wages on the Rise
While wages dropped in several sectors in the first quarter of 2013, small businesses were a bright spot. Read more
Report: Number of VC Funds Fall in Q1
A recent report found that while the money raised by venture capital funds increased by 22 percent since last quarter, the number of VC funds fell by 14 perc... Read more
4 Ways to Become a (More) Conscious Capitalist
Running a successful business is about more than raking in the most profit. Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and other entrepreneurs explain. Read more
A Taxable Feast? IRS Sets Sights on Free Lunches
Silicon Valley is known for free perks--the most ubiquitous being free meals. But should they be taxed? The IRS thinks so. Read more
4 Tricks Highly Effective Teams Use
A self-aware team is an effective team. These four steps will help you get there. Read more
Don't Be Fooled: 3 Studies You Should Ignore
There's a ton of research out there about what makes people more productive. But should you be listening to all of it? Read more
Why the Most Successful Leaders Are Givers
Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan talks to organizational psychologist Adam Grant about his new book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success. Read more
The Regulations That Ate Crowdfunding
The JOBS Act was signed into law a year ago, but we still don't have equity crowdfunding for start-ups. What happened? Read more
What Small Businesses Want From Washington in 2013
Rather than poking its nose into the small businesses' business, Washington should focus on increasing the country's economic stability, according to a new s... Read more
The Many Hats of Mark Zuckerberg
Founder. Lobbyist. Philanthropist. The Facebook CEO has his hands in all kinds of ventures--the latest of which might surprise you. Read more
Social Media: Not the Productivity Killer You Thought?
A recent study suggests your most connected employees may be the most tech savvy--and productive--in the office. Read more
Key Provision of Obamacare Delayed for Small Businesses
The healthcare exchanges for small businesses have been delayed one more year. Read more
Arthur Frommer Bought His Brand Back From Google
The founder of the travel guidebook brand wants to resume publishing of his signature guidebooks. Read more
The Next $30 Million App? Find Out If It's Yours
Is your new mobile app headed for a big payday? Apptopia has a new feature that can help you find out. Read more
Where to Start a Business: Best Cities and States Report
A new survey asked small business owners to rank their city and state on business-friendliness. Which came out on top? Read more
Canada: The Next Start-up Frontier?
With its new Startup Visa program, Canada's hoping to lure foreign entrepreneurs. But what do start-ups stand to gain by heading north? Read more
What Does the 'Right to Know Act' Mean for California Small Businesses?
The California Right to Know Act would let consumers have a look at the information companies keep on them. But will the disclosure process be a burden to sm... Read more
Selling Your Company: Worst Business Decision of Your Life?
One entrepreneur recently wrote about why selling his company was a mistake not just for him--but for his entire team. Read more
How Not to Turn Away the Next Steve Jobs
Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari and Jobs' first boss, tells Inc. what not to do in a job interview if you want to hire creative talent. Read more
True Entrepreneurs: 2 Traits They Have, 3 They Lack
Entrepreneurs have some qualities in abundance, and little need for others. Read more
Silver Lining of the 'Series A Crunch'
A recent survey from Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick and West shows that the so-called Series A crunch may be worsening--but the news isn't all bad. Read more
EB-5 Visas: Everything You Need to Know
The EB-5 visa program allows foreigners to invest in American job-creating projects. Could it be an option for your business? Read more
Dangerous Trend: a Pill for Productivity
Check out a recent report on the recreational use of the "smart-drug" modafinil among New York entrepreneurs. Read more
H&M Makes Their Suppliers List Public
Will releasing your supplier list make you more socially responsible? H&M thinks so. Read more
A Survey Finds 50% of Owners Plan to Invest in the Second Quarter
The March SurePayroll survey reports a tale of two small business economies. Read more
Immigration: Here's the Latest
Could immigration reform be just around the corner? Here's the latest news you may have missed over the weekend. Read more
You Can Hire a Grad for That Low-Skill Job, But Should You?
New research shows that more and more education is required for less skilled jobs, with pernicious consequences for society. Read more
Attract a Huge Crowd With LinkedIn
Don't let your virtual and live events be a bust. Use these LinkedIn event-marketing strategies to create your A-list and fill those seats with just the righ... Read more
Slacker Employees Have No Idea They're Slackers
In fact, they think they are better than everyone else in the office. No joke. Read more
What VCs Think About Women Entrepreneurs
An upcoming study examines exactly what VCs see when they look at a women entrepreneurs' skill-sets. Here's a preview. Read more
Want to Hire More Veterans? Drop the Jargon
To bring veterans into your business fold, you'll have to stop sounding like a robot in your company job descriptions. Read more
Fred Wilson: What Happens After Start-ups Fail
Union Square Ventures’ Fred Wilson says that there are two scenarios - "slog it out" or "hit the wall." Read more
A Match Made in Book Heaven? Amazon to Acquire Goodreads
The online retail giant announced plans to buy the social network for bookworms. Read more
A Successful Company Where Everyone Can Read Your Emails
Payment start-up Stripe has been using email transparency to bolster knowledge and workflow--and it's working. Read more
