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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
In the quest for good ideas, companies are looking to tap their employees with
software that collects innovation
JUNE 17, 2010
Our annual ranking of the top performers in the S&P 500 highlights the U.S. economy's ceaseless ability to renew itself
APRIL 25, 2010
For the first time since the Most Innovative Companies ranking began in
2005, the majority of the top 25 companies are based outside the U.S. Check
them out here
MARCH 1, 2010
Learn how some smart companies keep their customers satisfied
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Corporate officers discuss their employers' approach to developing strong leaders
DECEMBER 22, 2009
The men and women who have done the impossible and/or improbable, in business, politics, media, and entertainment. The lesson: Passion and persistence pay off
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Outstanding businesses in today's former East Germany range from a 19th century mustard maker to state-of-the-art startups in technology and retail
OCTOBER 16, 2009
The percentage of female senior officers at big companies has held steady over the past four years, but the first quarter of 2009 saw a huge uptick in the percentage of newly appointed corporate directors who are women
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Management consultant A.T. Kearney pored through financial data on 2,500 companies to find the 40 that are global champions
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
BusinessWeek's exclusive ranking of top employers for recent college grads identifies those with the best benefits, training programs, and opportunities for advancement
AUGUST 31, 2009
The vast stable of comic book characters make Disney's $4 billion purchase worthwhile
AUGUST 24, 2009
BusinessWeek readers share their optimism through local economic observations and signs of recovery in their communities, businesse, and industries.
AUGUST 24, 2009
In the darkest hours of the U.S. economy, politicians, pundits, and performers have found reason—even if unfounded—for hope
AUGUST 24, 2009
A collection of tidbits—from the prosaic to the personal—that point to things looking up
AUGUST 24, 2009
Business leaders from James Dyson to Richard Branson offer reasons to be optimistic in the midst of recession
AUGUST 17, 2009
Under pressure from customers and the government, utilities are going green and changing the way they produce and deliver power to homes and businesses
AUGUST 3, 2009
Image isn't everything, but it helps. Here are the top publicly traded brands from polling firm YouGov's BrandIndex
JULY 22, 2009
Take heart. These companies were founded in times of economic uncertainty
JUNE 15, 2009
The Bentonville (Ark.) retail giant's hits and misses since its founding in 1962
JUNE 8, 2009
A look at the history of General Motors, the former exemplar of American industry now relying on bailouts to stay alive
JUNE 2, 2009
Brief profiles of some of India's powerhouses.
JUNE 1, 2009
BusinessWeek's ranking of the leading technology performers worldwide
MAY 25, 2009
In his new book, Jim Collins examines 11 companies through various stages of decline
MAY 4, 2009
The 25 U.S. companies that arranged their affairs and their revenues to turn over the smallest share to the IRS
MAY 4, 2009
Philip Morris International is counting on growth from the developing world, but is encountering an increasingly sophisticated public-health pushback, much of it financed by U.S. billionaires Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates
MAY 4, 2009
Move over Bangalore: Consultancy KPMG has identified 31 cities around the world that could become outsourcing hubs
MAY 1, 2009
A look back at the highs and lows of Chrysler from its origins in 1921 through its historic bankruptcy
APRIL 27, 2009
Washington has decreed that by 2022, U.S. fuel consumption must include 21 billion gallons a year of advanced biofuels. Here are some leading research efforts
APRIL 27, 2009
As sales tank, companies have launched a host of offers to tide over consumers in case they lose their jobs
APRIL 20, 2009
BusinessWeek looks at the companies that may be topping innovation rankings 10 to 20 years from now
APRIL 7, 2009
IBM's scuttled talks with Sun Microsystems are the latest in a long line of ill-fated takeover negotiations involving U.S. companies
APRIL 6, 2009
Our 13th annual ranking is chock-full of companies that changed the rules of engagement in their industries
MARCH 31, 2009
The financial crisis has claimed several leaders of major companies. Here's a look at some of the most prominent
MARCH 11, 2009
Who's standing fast in the Wall Street storm? BusinessWeek uncovers 20 names that are trading near 52-week highs
MARCH 6, 2009
What's being recalled right now that might injure or kill
MARCH 2, 2009
Our annual list of customer service stars shows companies using creative strategies to retain customer loyalty in the recession
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
The search giant's approach to business holds lessons for many other industries
DECEMBER 29, 2008
Marketing adviser Affinnova used innovative software to guide
office-supply giant Staples on how to update its paper packaging
DECEMBER 22, 2008
Meet the innovators and industry frontrunners dominating their industries today, and in years to come
DECEMBER 15, 2008
Doing business in sub-Saharan Africa requires ambition,
persistence, and knowledge of the local culture. These companies are finding
success
DECEMBER 5, 2008
From a universe of hundreds of publicly-traded companies based in Asia with annual revenues of $1.5 billion or less, we rank companies on three criteria: 3-year revenue growth, 3-year profit growth, and average 3-year return on invested capital
DECEMBER 5, 2008
Tips from the best places to intern on how to snare one of the coveted
internships —exclusively on BusinessWeek.com
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
From a Norwegian maker of winches to a Russian pharmaceutical outfit, these 10 small European companies have shown the fastest growth over the past three years
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
In A.T. Kearney's ranking of the world's top companies, oil and mining outfits made a strong showing among the top 10
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
A country united by rail was eventually crisscrossed by highways, and trains
gave way to trucks. They may now work best in tandem
OCTOBER 20, 2008
How Costco Pushes Prices Even Lower
OCTOBER 13, 2008
Fake goods may account for 10% of global trade, or $500 billion worth. Here are the industries the counterfeiters favor
OCTOBER 13, 2008
Microchip trading is huge business in China. But often, the chips are fake—stripped from old circuit boards and rebranded
OCTOBER 10, 2008
The financial crisis is devastating finance stocks, but some institutions can prosper amid the chaos
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Now that Citigroup has bought Wachovia, these are banking's titans by assets, from Citi and JPMorgan Chase to Regions Financial and BB&T
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Larry Bossidy, Fred Gluck, and other business gurus on how the Catholic
Church should begin updating its management
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
With U.S. and European economies in the doldrums, this year's big winners are companies capitalizing on strong demand in Asia itself
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
A look at the 119 organizations that made BusinessWeek's third annual list of top employers for new college graduates
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
What companies are doing to tune out, turn off, and demotivate
employees
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Companies such as Target, Microsoft, and Puma turn to Culture & Commerce to hire inventive designers for high-profile, short-term projects
AUGUST 25, 2008
Coca-Cola's global team of designers works for brand effervescence, a greener identity, and image control
AUGUST 20, 2008
The game maker now known as Activision Blizzard continues to mint money with its online World of Warcraft while it prepares a raft of anticipated sequels that could fill coffers even more
AUGUST 11, 2008
Just seven months after buying Tribune, the real estate mogul is selling off assets to help pay down nearly $2 billion in debt due next year
JULY 25, 2008
As the financial crisis and economic slump continue in the U.S.,
foreign companies are buying up American firms at a quicker pace. Here are
the biggest buyouts of the past five years
JULY 24, 2008
With oil prices at record levels, Korea's Hyundai and Kia are seeing the benefits of an aggressive strategy to ramp up small-car production
JULY 21, 2008
Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble, Nokia, and other Western corporate titans are adding directors from India, China, and Latin America for key insight and expertise
JULY 18, 2008
General Electric's Infrastructure division remains the company's stronghold, but other arms aren't doing as well, including the departing Consumer & Industrial division
JULY 18, 2008
General Electric has had five chiefs over the past 50 years. Each led in different markets and left their own distinctive management marks
JULY 10, 2008
Are nylons no-nos? Flip-flops a flop? How much skin is in?
JULY 9, 2008
If Budweiser becomes Belgian, it won't be the first time a foreign outfit has acquired a famous American brand
JULY 8, 2008
CEOs and other business luminaries share their words of wisdom with the class of 2008
JULY 7, 2008
Since Steve Ballmer took over as chief executive eight years ago, Microsoft has struggled to keep its stock up
JUNE 30, 2008
David D'Alessandro, author of Executive Warfare, gives you the lowdown on getting to the top spot in your company
JUNE 24, 2008
In a rare recent success story for Detroit automakers, General Motors is making a noticeable mark in small cars through its GM Daewoo unit
JUNE 20, 2008
The former star CEO of Bertelsmann is trying to shine up his reputation by fixing German retailer Arcandor
JUNE 19, 2008
Whether it's because of the aborted merger with Microsoft, pressure from Carl Icahn, or just plain greener pastures, lots of top folks are waving goodbye to the Internet portal
JUNE 18, 2008
From solar panels to less packaging, the retailer continues to
unveil Earth-friendly initiatives
JUNE 17, 2008
BusinessWeek looks at the compensation of the heads of the world's largest oil and gas companies
JUNE 16, 2008
Innovation is proving to be a defining factor for successful corporations.
JUNE 13, 2008
The new 3G version of the überpopular smartphone will be offered in more than 70 countries. In some, customers will get a choice of mobile providers
JUNE 2, 2008
Cutting-edge companies are offering some major prize money to people who can come up with the next big thing
MAY 30, 2008
Chinese have voiced strong opinions online against multinationals on such issues as Tibet, the Olympic torch relay, and Sichuan earthquake relief
MAY 28, 2008
How companies are planning to capitalize on the Games' rich marketing potential—and sidestep the pitfalls
MAY 26, 2008
General Motors has more than a dozen models on the market or in development that get 30 mpg on the highway or better
MAY 23, 2008
The top 25 most desirable employers for recent college graduates from Universum's 2008 survey
MAY 17, 2008
Here are some companies that decided to cut their roots—the products
that fed their early growth
MAY 12, 2008
How demographics and technology are aligning in Apple's favor
MAY 9, 2008
Defying the weak dollar and global liquidity crunch, these 50 companies have turned in stellar performances over the past year
APRIL 30, 2008
Despite hefty passenger traffic and fare increases, surging jet fuel prices turned the 2008 first quarter into a financial bust for all but one U.S. airline
APRIL 28, 2008
Meet the companies that make up this year's list, as determined by BusinessWeek and the Boston Consulting Group
APRIL 28, 2008
Companies rated within their own fields, from financial services to travel and tourism
APRIL 21, 2008
Used tires that can be retreaded or repaired have become a sort of precious raw material in their own right. BusinessWeek's Brian Hindo travels to RDH Tire & Retread in Cleveland, N.C., to find out why spent tires have become a hot commodity
APRIL 18, 2008
Here's a checklist of points to keep in mind to make sure your mentee gets the most out of an on-the-job mentorship
APRIL 14, 2008
Almost 40 years after Cadbury wed Schweppes, the company is separating its beverage and confectionery businesses to better tackle rivals such as Coke and Nestlé
APRIL 7, 2008
This year's list of the best performers is our most international to date
APRIL 7, 2008
A look at the top three companies in each sector
APRIL 2, 2008
Former interns at JPMorgan, Boeing, IBM, and other companies tell how they made the big leap from summer part-timer to permanent staff
MARCH 27, 2008
The top prospects in the job market may be happily employed by your competitors. Here are nine ways to win over the "passive candidate"
MARCH 26, 2008
Despite a slowdown in many other sectors, the technology industry may see a surge in mergers and acquisitions in 2008
MARCH 18, 2008
Vale is investing billions to extract iron ore from the jungle to feed the world's steel mills
MARCH 3, 2008
Consumers are complaining more, and no government agency is less popular than the IRS. Employees who deal directly with customers aren't paid very well. Globally, call center staff in Europe get the most coaching.
MARCH 3, 2008
Want an airline that flies right? An insurance company that makes you feel assured? Our second annual ranking of the best 50 providers of customer service highlights the stand-out brands in 15 different categories.
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Electronic Arts' bid is a gambit to enlarge its portfolio of games with Take-Two's triple-A titles
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
From American Idol to The Price Is Right, Germany's FremantleMedia owns scores of hit TV shows—and is heading into movies
JANUARY 14, 2008
A look at the oil-field services company's recent major projects in Russia, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia
JANUARY 4, 2008
While mainland China's huge—and fast growing—market for new cars still attracts foreign players, homegrown autos are starting to make an impact
DECEMBER 17, 2007
Although most Monsanto crops are not directly consumed by humans, there are plenty of ways fo people to ingest them indirectly. If you have been to a grocery stor lately, odds are you've eaten genetically modified food.
DECEMBER 10, 2007
From fallen Wall Street CEOs and a struggling Ben Bernanke to a triumphant Steve Jobs, BusinessWeek names its heroes and zeros of the past year
DECEMBER 3, 2007
New laws may soon close the loopholes that enabled these 10 companies to shell out to Uncle Sam the smallest possible percentage of their earnings
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
The ex-Silicon Valley vet is leaving Motorola. His four years at the helm might have been smoother with another hit product like the RAZR
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
Over the past two years, a string of daring and innovative concept cars has underscored the little Japanese company's big commitment to design
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
The rapidly growing auto site's vibrant Santa Monica headquarters is a speed-inspired, youthful, and collaborative space time
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
After a five-year hiatus, the new GT-R is the product of a collaborative global design process that was almost entirely uncompromised
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Boston Consulting Group's tool enables researchers and companies to map who's working on what and where, allowing innovative collaboration
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Entrepreneurs who make lucrative buyout deals and try to stay on with their corporate overlords often find they miss their wild and woolly startup days
NOVEMBER 19, 2007
A presence in China seemed to be the formula for success for this year's winners, which include a chain of for-profit schools and a maker of solar panels
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
The hot, hot stock market may be worrying to policymakers, but financial institutions and industrial companies are enjoying the balmy economic weather
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
BusinessWeek's Steve Hamm describes how The Mercury News is reinventing itself as the entire newspaper industry continues to adjust to the disruptions caused by the Internet
OCTOBER 29, 2007
Our list of large companies making a lot of noise about combating climate change separates the real leaders in carbon reduction from the wannabes
OCTOBER 26, 2007
Facing harsh attacks in multiple states, the retailing behemoth is ramping up its political contributions to state and local politicians
OCTOBER 22, 2007
Many companies are growing more tightfisted with employee benefits, but some are going the other way, offering a broader array of perks.
OCTOBER 16, 2007
The chipmaker eases into an office redesign, including trading gray for some color and shrinking cube size in the hopes that employees will use common areas
OCTOBER 12, 2007
The most popular candies in the U.S. these days? Chocolate and chewing gum
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Procter & Gamble lends a helping hand to a design team from the University of Cincinnati
OCTOBER 4, 2007
In an era of rampant buyouts, an informal poll of our staff turned up this list of the most disastrous M&As in recent memory
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett believes that design-thinking and a sense of style should part of every company. Here are some of his favorite designs
OCTOBER 2, 2007
Retail consultant Patricia Pao took a long look inside three stores. She found neat stores with faux wood floors, but unattractive layouts and unhelpful store staff
OCTOBER 1, 2007
A slew of consumer electronics makers have just come out with new YouTube-adapted gadgets
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
The food giant is introducing new products, from mac and cheese in a cup to vegetable chips, in a bid to update the brand. Check out what works, and what doesn't
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Big bucks, great benefits, and a newly flexible work environment are making a middle-aged tech company more attractive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
In a year that was especially good for Asian companies, Indians were the biggest winners, with 12 out of the top 50 spots. But there are some surprises
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
How Ma Bell grew up, went global, was broken apart, merged, and went wireless, as seen through the history of its logos
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Here are some outfits that manage to pursue eco-friendly policies at the same time they are maximizing the bottom line
AUGUST 24, 2007
Companies are taking an innovative approach to feeding their employees—and not just among bigwig New York bankers and Silicon Valley techies
AUGUST 20, 2007
A look at the organization's $350 million complex and how work gets done there
AUGUST 20, 2007
While manufacturing no longer provides a steady lift into the good life, a person can still do all right as a factory worker in 21st century America costs
AUGUST 13, 2007
To add another dimension to brand recognition, marketers are going audible by making musical logos and car doors with the thunk of luxury
JULY 30, 2007
Live action and animated films from DreamWorks helped push Paramount to the $1 billion box-office mark faster than any other studio
JULY 30, 2007
The French ballet shoemaker has been snatched from the brink of oblivion by the fickle hand of fashion
JULY 23, 2007
McDonald's braves gridlock and monsoons in some of the developing world's most crowded cities to deliver—and customers are lovin' it
JULY 23, 2007
How a small town in western North Carolina bargained with the Internet giant, and what the end result was
JULY 10, 2007
The votes are in. BusinessWeek readers speak out on their most admired Asian companies. A push to go global is a big plus
JULY 2, 2007
Warren Buffett is an investing legend, but he's also human. Even the man behind Berkshire Hathaway has been way off from time to time
JULY 2, 2007
BusinessWeek's Steve Hamm looks at how today's global digital youth culture has fostered new kinds of companies created by and for 18-to-30-year-olds.
JULY 2, 2007
The new cotton picker is one of a new breed of machinery, computerized equipment that can work on its own
JUNE 28, 2007
How swapping corporate reputations would affect stock price
JUNE 28, 2007
From a Ming dynasty explorer to fast-food titans to contemporary American computer whizzes, meet 30 all-time greats
JUNE 28, 2007
One pharmacist just won $2 million from the retailer for discrimination and wrongful termination. Here's a look at how her lawyers did it
JUNE 27, 2007
Shanghai Stock Exchange lifted its moratorium in May, releasing a torrent of high-profile IPOs
JUNE 26, 2007
Here are 10 tips to help you get the interview and win the job when you're looking to change careers
JUNE 25, 2007
The Bay Area firm blurs the boundaries of industrial robotics, personal computing, gaming, and medical design with the Novint Falcon PC video game controller
JUNE 22, 2007
It's still the world's largest company, but the Arkansas-based chain has seen its fortunes erode recently. Here's a look at some highs and lows
JUNE 12, 2007
It's not just amateurs dreaming of making it big—now Tinseltown is getting in on the online video craze
JUNE 11, 2007
Pepsi's Troubled Water In India
JUNE 4, 2007
From petroleum detection to blood screening, here are a group of companies whose fortunes have risen as their stocks have soared
MAY 21, 2007
Perhaps more important than what you say is how you say it. Confidence—and practice—can go a long way toward wowing your audience time after time
MAY 14, 2007
A look at the innovations and markets that pushed our winners to the forefront
MAY 14, 2007
A few setbcks aside, the global Murdoch juggernaut rolls on
MAY 14, 2007
Media magnate Murdoch's $25-billion global empire encompasses old media and new; with properties ranging from a newspaper founded in the 18th century to 21st century marvel MySpace
MAY 14, 2007
BusinessWeek teamed with the Boston Consulting Group to find out which companies are the most innovative in the eyes of senior executives
MAY 14, 2007
Key findings of our annual survey of senior executives
MAY 14, 2007
A breakdown of the World's Most Innovative Companies by industry
MAY 11, 2007
For a handful of CEOs, salary may be negligible, but big compensation packages keep the millions flowing
MAY 3, 2007
From basketball tickets to free beer, here are some unusual benefits that companies offer to augment workers' paychecks
APRIL 23, 2007
Do company veterans have the edge as CEO or do outsiders often bring much-needed new thinking? These case studies offer some answers
APRIL 20, 2007
Its price advantage is diminishing even as it pursues affluent shoppers. Here are some of the reasons the retail behemoth is losing momentum
APRIL 16, 2007
High-profile clans such as the Hefners, Trumps, and Murdochs, offer unique insight into the risks and rewards of business dynasties
APRIL 9, 2007
Forced ranking systems, love contracts, and anti-moonlighting practices all sour the way people feel about their jobs and employers
APRIL 9, 2007
Employee-referral bonuses, town hall meetings, and matching contributions are some of the tactics that make people feel good about their employers
APRIL 9, 2007
The job market is wide open now, with talent needed in fields across the white- and blue-collar spectrum. Here's a look at the hottest jobs
APRIL 9, 2007
Here's our attempt to provide a fuller picture of the elephant in nearly every company's board room
MARCH 28, 2007
Goldman Sachs names the publicly traded companies that offer the best opportunities for buyout firms
MARCH 26, 2007
Luxury goods, Web wonders, energy giants, biotech's best—the big winners found better ways to relate to their customrs, or changed the rules of their industries outright
MARCH 23, 2007
Once known primarily as a gum maker, the company is now introducing new
products across the candy spectrum
MARCH 12, 2007
The novelty of MySpace may be over, but companies are collaborating on the Web for all kinds of practical uses
MARCH 5, 2007
BusinessWeek's first-ever ranking of the Customer Service Champs includes a smattering of service legends, such as USAA or Nordstrom, industry disrupters, such as Washington Mutual, and family-run service firms such as regional supermarket Wegmans.
MARCH 5, 2007
Whether via blog, Web site, or news reports, consumers have a means to get back at companies for dishing out poor service
MARCH 5, 2007
From its first prototype to worldwide expansion, Toyota has succeeded in dominating the field
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Thanks to new SEC rules, CEO accountability—for everything from private jets to plentiful pensions—is heating up
FEBRUARY 23, 2007
Whether they're catering to the growing middle class or expanding overseas, these Chinese companies are making an impact
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
JetBlue's winter storm troubles in New York were hardly the first time airline passengers got a rude shock by a customer-service catastrophe
FEBRUARY 19, 2007
In the 1990s these companies rewrote the rules of business. But their big ideas have undergone a reassessment.
FEBRUARY 19, 2007
Industrial conglomerate Danaher is made up of a vast array of unsexy businesses, more than 600 in all. Here's a look at where it gets its nearly $10 billion in revenue:
FEBRUARY 12, 2007
Once known for its Republican political connections, the firm has been seeking out executives and technocrats.
FEBRUARY 12, 2007
Once known for keeping to the middle-market, the private equity firm has become a big game hunter in recent years
FEBRUARY 11, 2007
The corporate high-achievers driving India's hot economy aren't yet immediately recognizable global brands. Here are 10 that could change that
FEBRUARY 2, 2007
The British entrepreneur has launched everything from airlines to financial services, and the ideas keep pouring out
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
Lunch used to be McDonald's busiest time. But now that breakfast stretches to six hours or longer, the day's first meal is No. 1. Here's the breakdown of sales at a typical restaurant in Garner, N.C.
FEBRUARY 1, 2007
Earnings represent an intricate interplay between public companies and the Wall Street folks who cover them. Usually expectations are clear-but surprises still happen
FEBRUARY 1, 2007
Indian companies are taking advantage of the boom in initial-public-offering stocks to raise some serious cash for expansion at home and abroad
JANUARY 24, 2007
Tailoring its menu and restaurants to local lifestyles, the fast-food giant is aggressively expanding in China and India
JANUARY 29, 2007
Here's a sample of companies whose visionary practices will be top of mind at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
JANUARY 29, 2007
The Taiwanese PC maker is teaming with Ferrari and releasing new designs to give its budget image a tune-up
JANUARY 23, 2007
The travel-gear brand has expanded its offerings to include sportswear, watches, pens, and other items, as well as an extensive range of bags
JANUARY 18, 2007
Sure, it's tough on the employee, but evaluation time can be a manager's nightmare. Here are some tips on making the process worthwhile
JANUARY 17, 2007
It may seem like just a pain, but it's smart to work as hard on your review as you do on your job
JANUARY 4, 2007
GE has long been considered the best petri dish for a superior breed of leaders. We take a look at how some alumni have stacked up elsewhere
DECEMBER 22, 2006
As their finances improve, U.S. carriers are starting to assess M&As in hopes of bringing some longer-term stability to their shaky industry
DECEMBER 22, 2006
Apple and Google continued to log big gains this year. Suppliers to chipmakers and companies in the telecom sector also scored robust growth in 2006
DECEMBER 20, 2006
A look at some of the public relations disasters—and coups—in the business world in 2006
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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