May 30, 2019
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Leaders of America’s fastest growing companies on when and where they’re most likely to get their next big idea. Great ideas can come when you least expect it–riding the train, cooking dinner, watering your plants. For some leaders, however, the best ideas seem to emerge from particular patterns. Here, Inc. tapped some of the CEOs of America’s fastest-growing companies to […]
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May 23, 2019
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After fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq, these entrepreneurs have taken on the challenge of building new businesses. In honor of Memorial Day, we thought we’d take a look at the men and women who have not only served in our country’s armed forces, but have come home to embrace a different challenge–that of building an […]
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May 16, 2019
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As more states legalize marijuana, cannabis has been growing in popularity in increasingly surprising ways. Want proof? Say hello to the hempcrete house. In case you’re wondering, these buildings won’t get you stoned. But they could become the next big thing in real estate for a whole bunch of reasons. Here’s everything you ever wanted to know […]
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May 09, 2019
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What does it take for a small business to achieve success? Whether you’re already in business, or preparing to start a business, it takes hard work, tenacity and drive to achieve a high level of success. Lori Greiner, star shark of ABC’s Shark Tank says, “Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to […]
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May 03, 2019
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From Steve Jobs to Thomas Jefferson, these quotes will inspire you to become a better leader. Being a leader is no easy task — it takes hard work, courage and risk-taking. Being able to find solutions, solve problems and make things better are vital components to effective leadership. Positioning yourself as a role model for […]
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Apr 25, 2019
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The earth can be a sort of an unmarked time capsule in many areas. It holds secrets of the past, some of which were hoped to never be found, but others that people dream of finding. Almost every project requires excavation or demolition in some way, so keep your eyes peeled for the next great […]
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Apr 18, 2019
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Josh Downing has been declared online platform Thumbtack’s first ‘millionaire professional.’ Any business — whether it’s washing windows or consulting — needs to take advantage of technology or risk losing out on precious customers to faster and more connected competition. But that doesn’t mean every business has to create its own technology. Josh Downing, a […]
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Apr 11, 2019
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The deadline for the 2018 tax year is fast approaching. Will you (and your startup) get the returns you deserve for next year? When you’re starting a business, the last thing you want to worry about is how much of your profit is going to taxes at the end of the year (or the end […]
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Apr 05, 2019
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For many contractors, financing existing jobs while investing in new work is a big balancing act that forces them to constantly weigh one financial obligation — i.e. payroll, taxes, subcontractors, material suppliers — against another. And the star of that act is cash. “Contractors don’t go out of business because they have lack of work […]
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Mar 28, 2019
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Holding many accounts of both historical and paranormal lore, the Winchester Mystery House is perhaps the most famous house in America. It is both beautiful and bizarre. The mansion was built by Sarah Winchester, the heiress of the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune. The mansion gained its fame primarily due to its strange architectural developments. The […]
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