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"As the head of a startup with no money, I use as many free tools as possible," says Chadd Bennett, founder of RetroRazor, a Seattle-based company that sells old-fashioned safety razors. Here are 10 free or inexpensive web-based tools that Bennett uses to save time, cut costs, and boost sales.

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Despite the lagging economy, or perhaps because of it, 56 percent of small business owners are planning on taking a vacation this summer, according to a recent survey. Here are 8 pieces of gear perfect for the business owner on the go.

Danny Meyer of Union Square Hospitality

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, even in small towns, is pretty intense, and margins are thin. Here’s advice from 6 top restaurant owners on how to survive and thrive.

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Optimum efficiency is a must when stuck in front of your computer for hours, but time can fall through the cracks when pesky keyboard clutter gets in the way. Here are some tips to keep your fingers flying over the keys.

Holding a company creativity competition can inspire all staff members to think like innovators. Here are 6 tips for entrepreneurs that want to motivate employees to be produce more innovative ideas. These strategies will help companies foster employee creativity, maximize results, and minimize costs.

Avoid cheap ties, or ties with cartoon characters

From power reds to preppy knits, here are 5 tips to keep in mind when you're shopping for a tie worthy of a CEO.

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Father's Day is this Sunday. What should you get as a gift for your executive dad? Here are 8 great gift ideas from the editors of Inc.

Seth Goldman, Honest Tea

Running a lemonade stand can be a great learning experience for starting a successful company later in life. Just take these nine impressive entrepreneurs who all got their start running businesses when they were young.

Why So Serious, 42 Entertainment's Batman-themed Alternative Reality Game or ARG

The field of branded entertainment is growing fast--up to $25 billion in annual revenue last year. Companies in this space create Alternative Reality Games (ARGs), online series, webisodes, and more, for corporate advertisers. Here are four start-ups competing for leadership in the field of branded entertainment.

The number of private-company transactions plummeted in the last two quarters of 2008, a trend most experts expect to continue throughout much of this year. A look at how a drop in net sales that led to a drop in median sale price has impacted the overall market.

According to data from Business Valuation Resources, the median sale price for a privately owned company dropped some 27 percent, from $551,000 to $400,000. So which industries are holding up? Here's a look at the most expensive businesses out there.

Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham on the cover of the June issue of Inc.

Can Paul Graham successfully mass-produce the start-up? That's the plan. The founder of Y Combinator is forging a new mold for investing in early-stage technology companies that's a hybrid of venture capitalism and the traditional MBA program. The keys to success, as Graham sees them, are rapid output, a willingness to change course, and a commitment to frugality that borders on the extreme.

According to data from Business Valuation Resources, the median sale price for a privately owned company dropped some 27 percent, from $551,000 to $400,000. So if you've got the cash and business-savvy on hand, it might be time to think about adding to your company portfolio. Here's a look at the cheapest businesses out there.

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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-growing industries today -- and where some of the best business opportunities may be.

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More than 100 young entrepreneurs and members of the MIT community gathered for a cocktail reception in April, to honor MIT's own Lingt Language and the other companies named to Inc.'s Coolest College Start-ups list.

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