Small-Biz Lessons From the Kindle's Success
When Amazon debuted its new product, people didn't think it would catch on. Here's what the company did to make it a success.
Related Topics: Technology | Bonds/Economy | Internet | Personal Technology | Consumer Goods | Small Business | Personal Finance | Software | Media
11:46AM 08/15/08
Tell a Good Story, Ralph Lauren-Style
This company sells its story along with its goods; this is the key to its global success -- and it could be yours, too.
Related Topics: Small Business | Retail
11:37AM 08/08/08
Get Crafty Like Kraft to Stay on Top
Follow the Colgate and Kraft's lead in making cost cuts and offering healthier products.
Related Topics: Small Business | Consumer Goods
12:20PM 08/01/08
Learn From AmEx's Pain: Slow, Smart Growth Lasts
Quickly expanding its number of card holders has put the company in a bind. Now it is scaling back.
Related Topics: Banking-Credit | Small Business
11:14AM 07/25/08
Try J&J's Plan for Healthy Growth
The company was able to expand itself without diluting its brand. Your small biz can apply this strategy, too.
Related Topics: Small Business
11:02AM 07/18/08
Beware Microsoft's Mistake: Looking Desperate
In its eager takeover plot of Yahoo!, Microsoft looks like the bad guy while its rival, Google, shines.
Related Topics: Small Business
09:53AM 07/15/08
Small Biz: Change Your Logo Like Wal-Mart?
A new logo may convince customers you're on the right track, but only if you do more than switch signs.
Related Topics: Saving | Retail | Small Business | Consumer Goods | Personal Finance | Money Management
10:14AM 07/04/08
Small Biz: Lessons to Learn From GM Revamp
The auto titan is putting a lot of energy into an electric car as it moves away from gas-guzzlers.
Related Topics: Money Management | Autos | Bonds/Economy | Small Business | Energy | Auto
02:58PM 07/01/08
Like Lehman Brothers, Show Grit Under Fire
If your company has to weather a storm, make sure employees are held accountable and be prepared to wield the axe.
Related Topics: Small Business
12:39PM 06/30/08
Keep Your Goods Sizzling -- Like Apple's iPhone
The tech giant doesn't rest on its laurels; neither should you. Here's how to improve even your hottest products.
Related Topics: Telecom | Small Business | Technology
12:11PM 06/12/08
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