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Count XOJet among the private-aviation companies that appear to have moved past the economic crisis. Indeed, the San Francisco–based charter provider, which has been in business since 2006, seems to be thriving. XOJet reports that its revenues grew by 40 percent from 2010 to 2011

Count XOJet among the private-aviation companies that appear to have moved past the economic crisis. Indeed, the San Francisco–based charter provider, which has been in business since 2006, seems to be thriving. XOJet reports that its revenues grew by 40 percent from 2010 to 2011.

You can charge more than your competition once you learn how to make price irrelevant.

Women are starting businesses at a record rate, but the number that break a million in revenues is flat. What's up with that? The start-up rate of women-owned businesses is soaring while the number in the big leagues—well above $1 million in revenue—is stagnating, according to The American Express OPEN State of Women-Owned Businesses Report .

The rise in pay-for-performance compensation is a boon to smaller companies. January's Members-Only Inc. Business Owners Council meeting on "Compensation Strategy for Fast-Growing Private Businesses" took place at Blank Rome's amazing offices above the city of Philadelphia

According to Pew Research, 66 percent of Americans say there's conflict between the classes. Do you agree?

People and businesses are buying stuff again, which is just what has to happen for a healthy recovery. Unfortunately, it's not all that has to happen

People and businesses are buying stuff again, which is just what has to happen for a healthy recovery. Unfortunately, it's not all that has to happen. Did the economic spring arrive in December?

With the economic downturn, can companies still become great? We continue our examination of the business book Good to Great with an interview of author Jim Collins. What was the impetus for you to write Good to Great

Fears that the economic downturn would lead to more abused children seem largely unfounded, new study says

With the economic downturn and the evolution of the business world in the last 10 years, has our ability to succeed on our own changed? We continue our examination of the business book Free Agent Nation with an interview of author Daniel Pink

Since 2002, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has given out $12B; Economic woes cause new grants to cease

Since 2002, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has given out $12B; Economic woes cause grants to cease

The Friday after Thanksgiving is known for big deals at large retailers. But can AmEx's marketing push help claim enough of that business for the little guys?

Wednesday, November 2 The Someru Community Center houses the local government and a library. | Courtesy of Someru Community Center While the economic crunch has frozen cranes at project lots around the world, it hasn't stalled creativity. Witness the 704 entries submitted to the World Architecture Festival's fourth annual competition