A Deal Gone Wrong

On January 18, 2011

A Deal Gone Wrong

Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today:

Groupon learning the ropes in Japan. Rapidly expanding the online mass-purchase discount site Groupon into Asia has caused some cultural—and…


On January 18, 2011

True Story: Home is Where Business is Good

We were in our early twenties, and he was in his late forties. We knew him as the quintessential Oregon lover, born and raised in Oregon, running a lumber business, loving the advantages and ignoring the disadvantages of…


On January 18, 2011

The Next Big Thing in Managing Innovation

The first decade of the 21st century brought about an incredible amount of technological advances — Facebook, Twitter, Android, iPod/iTunes/iPhone/iPad, and many other innovations transformed how we communicate, work, and live. But it is often the processes that helped create…


On January 18, 2011

3 Signs Your Business Model is on Fire

Somewhere out in the darkness a competitor is preparing to gash a hole into your business model. Here are three warning signs to help you avoid disruption.
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On January 18, 2011

The Value of People Over 50

This is the last blog I'll write in my 40s. I turn 50 this week. (Send James Perse gift certificates, or cash so that I can get an 11" MacBook Air. Or just send me the MacBook Air.…


On January 18, 2011

5 Ways to Spot a $100 Million Idea

Ever wonder how entrepreneurs come up with brilliant business ideas that turn into successful companies? Here are some of their secrets.
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On January 18, 2011

Tim Cook: No John Sculley

The scary thing about Apple is that although it is the most valuable technology company in the world, its success has almost always appeared to hinge on the presence and leadership of co-founder, Steve Jobs. Memories of Apple, sans Jobs,…