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Medtronic: Tapping the Brain for Profit
Pacemaker pioneer moves from heart to head to boost the bottom line.
SunPower solar panels were installed on a new house in the Buckhead area of Atlanta by installation technicians for OneWorld Sustainable, a dealer who sells and installs solar energy equipment for SunPower in the Southeast. (John Nowak for USN&WR)
SunPower Turns Sunshine Into Dollars
Company's efficient cells keep its solar prospects bright.
Passing the Zipcard over a sensor unlocks the door. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
Zipcar Redefines the Rental Car
That means no airports, no waiting, and no sales pitch.
Research In Motion Co-CEO’s Jim Balsillie (left) and Mike Lazaridis at RIM headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario. Both are holding BlackBerrys. (Peter Sibbald for USN&WR)
BlackBerry Thumbs a Ride With Home Users
Research in Motion turns to the consumer market, even gamers.
Chipotle's Secret Salsa
A simple menu, fresh food, and loyal workers make for tasty results.
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Crocs Capitalize on Quest for Comfort
Profits are expected to more than double this year for the maker of the popular funky footwear, and the company is on the hunt for its next big hit.
Briefcase
Getting Touchy About the Taste of Coffee
Those flimsy cups brew trouble for some drinkers.
Marketing
An action figure of Seth Godin, marketing guru displayed in its original packaging. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)
Selling in a Post-Meatball Era
Marketing Guru Seth Godin outlines the quest for 'social objects' that create their own buzz on YouTube, MySpace, and blogs.
Best Business Books
Experts Rate the Best Business Books
CEOs, entrepreneurs, business school deans and other experts each choose their five favorites—ranging from "The Peloponnesian War" to "Concept of a Corporation" to "Dilbert."
Lenovo's Great Leap
Despite cultural conflicts, the Chinese-IBM computer merger shows signs of success.
