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These Inc. 5000 companies have continued to generate growth, despite getting started more than 150 years ago.

Free is a lovely word; unfortunately, it's often followed by a disappointing product. We have found 5 great free apps that will help you run your business. Some are so good, you might even be willing to (shudder) spend money on them.

Meet the eight weekly winners from Inc.com's annual Best Lemonade Stand in America contest and hear what they have to say about running a business.

Mashups, which combine the functionality of several sources, can enhance the communication between you and your customers.

Cedric Franklin, Harley Stanfield

These entrepreneurs were born everywhere from Haiti to Oklahoma but they share a common African ancestry and a willingness to tackle big challenges.

The Houston area is home to 14 companies on the 2009 Inc. 500

Which cities are home to the most fast-growing private companies? Washington, D.C., leads the way, followed by New York and Los Angeles, then Chicago and San Francisco.

Hy-Vee, groceries

Fast-growing companies are engines of job creation, and the largest companies on the 2009 Inc. 5000 are no exception. Here is a look at the 10 largest employers on the list, in descending order, starting with a hotel operator in the Southeast and culminating with a retailer in the Midwest.

Massachusetts, fast-growth companies

Where are the most high-growth businesses found? Here’s a look at the Inc. 500’s most fruitful states and the companies that call them home.

Ruckus Wireless, Asian CEOs

Driven by belief in their dreams, these Asian entrepreneurs traveled a long road to success--halfway around the world, to be exact.

Northern Capital Insurance, latino companies

Besides running fast-growing companies, these entrepreneurs have something else in common — their Latino and Hispanic roots.

Liberty Tire Recycling, green companies

Entrepreneurs have found great opportunities in businesses that range from recycling tires, cell phones, and carpet, to manufacturing biodegradable packing peanuts.

Genevieve Thiers, SitterCity

Striking the balance between a website that looks good and is also functional can be tough, but these Inc. 500|5000 companies have met the challenge.

Ecobags, reusable grocery bags

Six companies on this year’s Inc. 500|5000 list have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the past three years.

Vizio, HDTV

Find out which of the fastest-growing businesses in America are bringing in the most revenue.

sony reader prs-700, ebooks

From the Kindle to Plastic Logic, the latest e-Book readers