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DECEMBER 4, 2006
Edgy thinkers like J Allard are looking far beyond Windows for the next big thing
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
These case studies from a variety of companies and industries show what to do‹and what to avoid‹when your company is undertaking a fundamental transformation
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
The region is awash in entrepreneurial zeal and capital, giving birth to highly successful companies. Here are just a few:
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
Whether it's selling books, electronics, or, now, digital services, Amazon never ceases to surprise
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
The classic German carmaker is making a comeback with a number of models that are reviving its reputation for excellence
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
First the groundbreaking music video channel went global. Now it's
leveraging its international content to meet the growing niches of the
U.S.'s melting pot
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Legal woes are history, and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is moving into new markets with new products and partners
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
As Beijing makes innovation a top priority, many Chinese companies are already making their mark with breakthroughs
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
From the boardroom to the prison cell: A rash of corporate misbehavior has landed numerous executives in criminal court. A look at 15 of the most notable white-collar defendants.
OCTOBER 31, 2006
Your office could be haunted -- by The Boss from Hell, The Snoop, and other creatures who make going to work dreadful
OCTOBER 30, 2006
From call centers to coffee shops, these 10 fast-growing European companies are but a sample of the 2006 Europe's 500 list
OCTOBER 17, 2006
The virtual community is becoming an online destination of choice for big
companies looking to test and sell new products and promote their brands
OCTOBER 16, 2006
Forget the farmers' market. Organic food has become big business, generating about $37 billion in sales worldwide last year. Here are some of the big players in the game
SEPTEMBER 28, 2006
Facing harsh attacks in multiple states, the retailing behemoth is ramping up its political contributions to state and local politicians
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
These documents give a sense of the internal workings of HP's board
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
The health insurance system may be broken. But the industry has its upside, as far as the economy is concerned
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
A look at the 55 companies in BusinessWeek's first annual ranking of Best Places to Launch a Career
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
Given recent high-profile departures, here's a look at five chief executives whose companies' performance has been excellent -- and five under pressure
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Companies are finding a host of ways to tap online communities for recruiting, sales, advertising and business development
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
The famous Danish toymaker takes its Technics line into the future with Mindstorms NXT computerized, motorized robots
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
The key to the Spanish clothing chain is efficiency with a side order of fashion sense. Take a look at how it's done
AUGUST 22, 2006
To maintain its sales vroom, VW must continue cutting costs, remain competitive with Asia, and get new products to dealers. Here are the cars on which the company's fortunes are riding for 2007
AUGUST 7, 2006
Whether they feature human folk singers or computer-generated beasts, ads for the fizzy staple have made history and sold a sea of soda
AUGUST 7, 2006
Here's a look at seven brand extensions that are a real stretch
AUGUST 7, 2006
Here's a look at the world's most valuable 100 brands according to an annual survey by BusinessWeek and Interbrand
AUGUST 7, 2006
Attention, connoisseurs! The Italian purveyor is rolling out a chain of cafes that sell an experience as much as a fine brew
AUGUST 7, 2006
The fast food giant hopes free wireless, sleeker-looking stores, and a Japanese version of the dollar menu will bring customers back
AUGUST 1, 2006
From Enron's debacle to Kobe Bryant's trial, expert Mike Paul names the most infamous recent public relations disasters -- some irreparable
JULY 18, 2006
Googleplex architects create 13 blueprints for work environments, from
open huddle to closed meeting
JULY 18, 2006
Google's new headquarters balances its utopian desire for transparency with
its very real need for privacy
JULY 18, 2006
Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has made the transition from Fashion Model to Astronaut Barbie to Mermaidia—and made Mattel a lot of money
JULY 17, 2006
Motorcycle makers in Japan know that despite huge demand, China is a competitive market. Here's a look at what Honda and Yamaha are riding in on
JULY 17, 2006
Toyota controls dozens of companies that have nothing to do with making cars
JULY 17, 2006
Companies are desperately seeking women to fill their boards. Interested? Here are some tips for getting there.
JULY 10, 2006
Need inspiration? Many companies have found success in the ashes of their memorable misses
JUNE 26, 2006
From all ranks in the listing, these companies -- in mining, aerospace, and more -- represent some of the most vibrant sectors in Europe
JUNE 19, 2006
How do some of the most imaginative companies jump-start inventive projects and products? Here's a short list of up-to-the-minute tactics
JUNE 5, 2006
Here are some product breakthroughs from companies using the tools
of ethnography to help identify consumer needs.
MAY 25, 2006
The Enron Task Force so far has charged 34 defendants. As the trial of Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling begins, here's a sampling of where various cases stand.
MAY 19, 2006
Apple Computer is opening a dazzling retail store on Fifth Avenue in New York City
MAY 15, 2006
Will customers remain loyal when the fast-food chain changes its look for the first time in 30 years? Take a look at some of the new designs
MAY 15, 2006
Ocean Spray has been selling juice since the 1930s. Here are some other products they've added to their line over the years
MAY 10, 2006
One hundred and four years of 3M inventions
MAY 4, 2006
Thinking about fiddling on your T&E? Don't. No matter how clever you are it's all been done before.
MAY 1, 2006
More companies are using technology that measures physical traits to guard against unauthorized access
APRIL 17, 2006
For some Americans, how you vote is a big influence on what you buy--and where
APRIL 3, 2006
Start here for in-depth information about this year's top performers. On each page you'll find a corporate snapshot, vital investing info, data about the CEO, and links to drill deeper in each category
MARCH 27, 2006
Companies on the cutting edge are trying new techniques to help them break their old product-development habits. Here's how they do it:
MARCH 22, 2006
More companies are finding that staffers enjoy training in video game form. Here's a look at some offerings from top companies in the field
FEBRUARY 20, 2006
Launched in 1981 as a music video channel, MTV Networks today comprises a slew of channels, Web sites, and wireless services to keep everyone from toddlers to boomers tuning in. All together, the $7 billion company reaches 440 million households in 169 countries. Here are some of the channels:
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
Visa has been promoting its brand with a Winter Olympics-themed game that online players find hard to resist. It's a canny strategy, and it's catching on
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Aaron Lowe explains how he and partner John Roscoe Swartz came up with the nifty design for the Two-Bottle Tote wine carrier
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Here's a sampling of the innovative products and services entrepreneurs are hoping will get investors' interest -- and cash -- at this year's show
FEBRUARY 9, 2006
Here are the minivans, SUVs, crossovers, and compacts from Hyundai and Kia that aim to take driveway share from Detroit
FEBRUARY 9, 2006
The fabled outfit made wagons for settlers, carriages used by Presidents, and brawny cars for the masses. You can see them at an Indiana museum
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
Leading architects are transforming shipping containers into industrial-chic dwellings that are cost-efficient, rapidly built, and strong
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Missed the one everybody is talking about? Here's your chance to see it, and many others, again
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
It's quickly -- and usually quietly -- spreading into more and more services and devices, from e-mail to cars
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
It's sure that its third attempt at this rich market will muscle past its earlier efforts, pictured here
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
The Enron Task Force so far has charged 34 defendants. As the trial of Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling begins, here's a sampling of where various cases stand.
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Just over a decade ago, Steve Jobs was considered washed-up. Now, given the
astounding success of Apple and Pixar, he's setting a new bar for how to
manage in the Digital Age
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
The Internet and digital technologies are remaking the world of media. With Apple's Jobs taking a seat on Disney's board, the two companies could lead the way.
FEBRUARY 3, 2006
Exciting new products promise athletes more speed, fewer spills, and the option of playing music through their sleeves
FEBRUARY 3, 2006
With more vroom, lighter weight, and oh-so-sleek colors, here's a look at the updated CBR1000RR on a day at the test track
FEBRUARY 1, 2006
Here's a sampling of some promising new technologies from some smaller and lesser-known public companies
JANUARY 31, 2006
Eco-friendliness used to mean a house with a solar roof. Now skyscrapers are rising to the occasion with stunning innovations
JANUARY 30, 2006
The old mercury stick devices are history. Here's how Smart Design went about rethinking a classic instrument for Vicks
JANUARY 25, 2006
Here's how video-game designers include pitches for products from cars to deodorant
JANUARY 24, 2006
We asked top officials from eight carmakers how GM and Ford can regain traction and whether the shift away from SUVs will continue
JANUARY 23, 2006
Here's an inside look at the new Sauber F1.06, the carmaker's first
entry in Formula One racing
JANUARY 23, 2006
Ducati is building only 2,000 of its $18,000 Paul Smart
motorcycles. Chances are they'll be worth a lot more eventually
JANUARY 23, 2006
Here are some images activists are using in their campaign sparked by killings of Coca-Cola workers in Colombia
JANUARY 19, 2006
Meet seven who left the corporate grind behind to start their own businesses, and find out how they did it
JANUARY 19, 2006
Check out the coming 3-D versions for cell phones, which communicate your movements or speech through complex animation
JANUARY 18, 2006
A growing number of retirees are choosing to return to work by running their own businesses. Here are some success stories
JANUARY 17, 2006
Check out David Welch's and David Kiley's picks and pans from the Detroit auto show. Will one end up in your driveway?
JANUARY 17, 2006
After being laid off, these creative thinkers took the opportunity to use their years of experience to start their own businesses
JANUARY 16, 2006
Whatever your stage of life, picking the right car means considering several factors, from looks to safety. Here are some all-around winners
JANUARY 13, 2006
American carmakers have given many recent models a retro look -- but in some cases, maybe not retro enough. Take a look, and vote on your faves
JANUARY 12, 2006
From a '60s Lamborghini flashback to a party van from Toyota, this year's Detroit auto show didn't lack for flashy new concept cars
JANUARY 11, 2006
High gas prices have put a dent in sales of big SUVs. The solution: "Crossover utility vehicles" that get better mileage and handle more like cars
JANUARY 10, 2006
Fuel economy concerns and demographic trends are convincing carmakers that the market for smaller cars could be big
JANUARY 10, 2006
Carmakers from all over are adding new models to this more fuel-efficient category. Here's a look at some coming offerings and concepts
JANUARY 10, 2006
A raft of new gizmos let you make calls, hear tunes, and track your progress as you zip down the mountain
JANUARY 9, 2006
Here are some of the hottest items featured at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Browse away, technophiles!
JANUARY 9, 2006
The Consumer Electronics Show featured all sorts of new gear, from a DVR kit to scroll-wheel-friendly gloves to heads-up video displays
JANUARY 5, 2006
Dealerships will be flooded with new and updated models in the coming year. Here's a roundup of what they'll be selling
DECEMBER 23, 2005
See how the world's largest online retailer ensures that gifts get delivered on one of the busiest shopping -- and shipping -- days of the year
DECEMBER 22, 2005
After all the controversy the book-copying and -indexing project created, how is it faring? These examples provide some clues
DECEMBER 22, 2005
How will the job market stack up in the new year? Mostly pretty good. Here's a sector-by-sector outlook
DECEMBER 21, 2005
Ten U.S. entrepreneurs offer lessons learned during 2005 and what they plan to accomplish in 2006
DECEMBER 14, 2005
Prognosticating is hardly a science -- and these whoppers for 2005 show why
DECEMBER 12, 2005
Here's our list of the companies that have done the most to reduce greenhouse gases in their operations or products.
OCTOBER 26, 2005
From toddlers to teens to grownups, here's what well-dressed trick-or-treaters will be wearing this year. Hint: Think Hollywood
OCTOBER 10, 2005
Five execs loved by their employers talk about what their companies do to keep them showing up for work smiling and motivated
OCTOBER 4, 2005
Here are the sport's top five players in terms of annual salary this year -- and five great bargains
OCTOBER 3, 2005
A flurry of open-source startups is coming on line. Here are profiles of some of the field's brightest sparks
AUGUST 1, 2005
Paradigm shifts have not just replaced products, they've revamped the markets the items sell in. Take a look at some of these transformations
AUGUST 1, 2005
The problems and their solutions, the mistakes and the lessons to draw from them -- and the rewards of creativity
AUGUST 1, 2005
The companies that thrived in this year's rankings stayed true to a strong image. Those with a watery message sank
JUNE 6, 2005
From eBay to Whole Foods, lots of BusinessWeek's past picks have gone on to reach big-company status.
APRIL 18, 2005
IBM combines its technology and management smarts to help clients fundamentally change.
APRIL 18, 2005
A look at the technologies Big Blue is developing to make shopping
a more personalized experience.
APRIL 25, 2005
A look at the ongoing attempt to fix a possibly unsolvable problem: The conflict between who runs and who owns public companies.
FEBRUARY 21, 2005
How HP got its start in 1938, created a raft of innovative products, and became a tech icon
FEBRUARY 21, 2005
HP is looking for a top-notch operations executive to succeed Fiorina as CEO. Here are some of the likely candidates
FEBRUARY 21, 2005
Fiorina's HP was perhaps the widest-ranging tech company in the world. If her successor narrows the focus, these divisions are spin-off candidates
APRIL 4, 2005
From Harley-Davidson and AFLAC to Weyehaeuser and Intel, here's a look at some of the biggest names that didn't manage to crack this year's elite lineup.
JANUARY 10, 2005
An in-depth report card on the growth prospects for major industries in 2005, including manufacturing, info tech, life sciences, services, and finance
JUNE 7, 2004
This year's annual list of America's 100 fastest-growing small companies reveals an impressive lineup
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