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The effects of a wrong-headed sales strategy, and what to do differently.

Three CEOs of Inc. 5000 companies weigh in on what it takes to scale up and expand in a down economy. There's no denying it: Companies get beaten up in a down economy

It's not all about you; it's all about them. Tara Hunt of Buyosphere and Lauren Thom of Fleurty Girl show how to really make an impression on your clients

Apple just pulled the covers off the new iPad--its latest tablet in the post-PC era, and just as the rumors said it would be, it's all about its amazing new screen. Apple's new iPad is being revealed today in San Francisco: It's physically a lot like the iPad 2 , there's still a home button (quashing some wild rumors about it going) and yes--it has a fabulous 2,048 by 1,536 pixel screen

Are you using informal contacts to drive your business? Here are six relationships that are worth nurturing. No, I am not referring to formal partnerships from a legal perspective, but to connections that are made informally or from a marketing perspective.

Getting outside money will dramatically change the way you run your company. Are you ready for that? Many entrepreneurs view raising outside angel or venture investment as a baseline requirement for starting their business – before they even write a line of code or bring a customer on board.

Words of wisdom from Norm Brodsky, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Alexander Osterwalder, and the founder of Warby Parker. After an inspiring day at Inc.'s GrowCo conference , I headed to the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, where Arnaud's hosted a tweetup.

I've had the application to be certified as a women-owned business on my desk for six years. Here's why I just can't mail it in

"This is just the beginning," says Twitter's Adam Bain. "You're going to see a ton of creative examples of people building on this platform--this is not just about giving people a deal or discount." Top national brands have signed up for AmEx's new program with Twitter , the partnership unveiled Tuesday that allows consumers to get cash back by syncing their credit card and social media accounts

Going into business with your spouse isn't for the faint of heart. Here are five rules that will increase your chances of success. Business partners talk all the time about being “in the trenches” together

Privacy policy missteps have led plenty of start-ups into hot water. Here's how to avoid a legal (and public relations) nightmare

Eric Ryan, co-founder of method home products, reveals the four things his company does to keep the creativity flowing. At 36,000 feet, on a Virgin America flight, I was pondering soap

If you don't have business partners, you might not think you need a succession plan. You do. Here are some options.

If you haven't mastered these simple sales skills, you won't be able to sell at the highest level.

Want $20 back from Whole Foods when you use your AmEx card? Tweet #AmExWholeFoods. Here's what's behind the new deals for the sharing generation