How to make it in the soda industry
Sales of soft drinks are flat and industry giants like Coke and Pepsi are busy looking for the next big thing. For small beverage companies, selling out may be the only path to success. By Sierra...
View Article5 questions for the White House "sommelier"
Pairing the right wines with high-profile state dinners is just the start. For Ambassador Capricia Marshall, each sip of the purple can have political, diplomatic or commercial repercussions. By Sierra...
View ArticleBee-school: Why is everyone suddenly so interested in the hive mind?
Humans have kept bees for millennia. Now some management gurus are drawing lessons from the creatures -- and it's not that far-fetched. By Ryan Bradley, senior editor FORTUNE -- Humans have kept bees...
View ArticleGlad tidings in Ford's bad news
Yes, the company is having trouble making money in two of its most important markets. But a deeper look at the numbers reveals the Detroit automaker is sitting on some advantages. By Doron Levin,...
View ArticleHere's how social boosts the bottom line
At Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit, GE's Beth Comstock and NASDAQ Corporate Director Nilofer Merchant advised corporations on how to use social media to innovate -- and boost the bottom line. By...
View ArticleTwitter to media honchos: we're not the enemy
As technology alters the way audiences consume media, the chiefs of television and publishing businesses experiment in the new climate. By Colleen Leahey FORTUNE — Forget the black-and-white newspaper,...
View ArticleThe end of Hostess
Snack time is over for the maker of the iconic Twinkie and other lunchbox staples. By David A. Kaplan, contributor FORTUNE -- The fat lady -- the one who apparently ate too many 150-calorie,...
View ArticleTrouble looms in Michigan
The land of the UAW is barreling toward a nasty fight on union rights. By Doron Levin, contributor FORTUNE -- Rick Snyder came into office as a newly elected governor in 2010 vowing to avoid open...
View Article"Entrepreneurs are crazy" and that's a good thing
Author Steve Blank, who is widely credited for helping launch the lean startup movement, is not shy about his opinions. By Kurt Wagner, reporter FORTUNE -- In a crowded seminar room in Silicon Valley...
View ArticleHow to lead like Tony Soprano
James Gandolfini's Tony Soprano was, among many other things, a talented manager. In honor of the recently deceased Gandolfini, we examine what business leaders can learn from the fictional mob boss.
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