The Knockout Lesson
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Face to Face
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Enemies, a Love Story
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Learning from Public Companies
A prospectus can be a great source of information on market competition and a competitor's techniques and tricks. Read more
Plot Out Cash Flow
Running a business without outside capital requires a down-and-dirty business plan. Read more
Keeping Tabs on the Joneses
A few easy techniques for checking out your competitors. Read more
The Spoils of War
How to benefit from fierce competition. Read more
Mimic the Superstores
The best way to compete with the "big boxes" might be to change your own box. Read more
Inside Info on Outside Rivals
Be sure your employees are up-to-date on what your competitors are up to. Read more
Product Differentiation: When a Rival Came Spying
A founder's advisers explained she had better differentiate her business from the competition, and how she managed it. Read more
Benchmark: Keeping Tabs on Rivals
Some statistics on Inc. 500 companies that track their competition, with a quick comment from two CEOs. Read more
Scenes from an Antimall
The Lab, an 'antimall' in Costa Mesa, Calif., features small retailers and local events in renovated factory space. Read more
It's Not the Same America
Barriers to succeeding in business include regulation, special interests, protectionism, access to capital and welfare. Read more
The (Handbook) Handbook
A guide to writing the perfect manual for employees you care about. Read more
Image Trouble
Ensure that your marketing efforts reflect the character of your company, not an image you hope your market will buy. Read more
The Annual One-Page Company Game Plan
Creating a list of goals for each year that incorporates ideas from around the company. Read more
Constructing a Vision Statement
Guide to creating a vision-statement. Read more
The Effective and Indispensable Mission Statement
A construction company's mission statement works as a long-term and day-to-day strategic planning tool. Read more
Now You Can Talk To Your Wheelchair
Not long ago, a quadriplegic at the Veterans Administration Prosthetics Center in New York City moved his motorized wheelchair and its mechanical arms using ... Read more
The Inc. 100: We Missed A Trio Of Winners
I was disappointed to find that we were not included in the INC. 100. Our company has been incorporated since 1972 and our stock is publicly traded. We antic... Read more
6 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
So you have a big idea and want to start your own company. Is that all it takes? You may think you're a natural-born entrepreneur, but becoming one is easier... View slideshow
Business Plans at Internet Speed
Business Plans at Internet Speed, Starting a Business Article - A business plan is an essential document not only for raising capital, but also as a roadmap ... Read more
Writing a Business Plan
Get help writing a business plan by section, doing market research, and more. Read more
6 Tips for Restaurant Owners
Restaurants are one of the most common types of small businesses, but also one of the most difficult to make successful. The competition for most restaurants... View slideshow
Business Plan
Most business plans produced each year are prepared by operating elements of corporations. These plans contribute to a broader corporate strategic or long-ra... Read more
