Coupon site targets lunch-pail crowd
Robert Baer and Joel Curts spent five months and almost $15,000—mostly on programming their own coupon platform—to launch DailyLunchDeal.com, a coupon site focused solely on dining.
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Molecules are moneymakers for software firm Indigo BioSystems
Eli Lilly and Co. spin-off has landed new private investment and may double its work force this year.
Pearson Ford buys wholesale car-parts business
Owner John Pearson recently purchased the parts business of Paul Harvey Ford, which is ceasing operations after more than 44 years.
Gourmet popcorn maker launching IndyCar products
Indianapolis-based Just Pop In signed a multiyear deal with the racing series.
A tax carrot to attract investors
Buy stock in a small company before Dec. 31, and federal taxes on capital gains are forgiven—under the right circumstances.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Inside the mind of Scott Jones
Did the serial entrepreneur really "invent" voice mail? What's his tie to "Dr. Dunkenstein"? Why is lemonade so crucial? The CEO of ChaCha Search has answers.
Poll shows rising optimism; will profits follow?
Americans turned optimistic almost overnight, a new, expansive survey shows.
City push on building codes draws gripes
A vigorous effort by city officials to enforce building-safety codes has some concerned that it’s becoming tougher to revitalize older properties.
Investment firm buys former bank branch
C.H. Douglas & Gray will relocate to 71st & College building previously owned by PNC Bank.
The link between entrepreneurship and divorce
Creating great companies isn’t easy. Neither is it easy for some entrepreneurs to keep their marriages together.
INSIDE DISH: Venezuelan chef keeps day job, hatches big plan
Daniel Blanco took a serious shot at the restaurant biz, working 19-hour days as both a truck driver and owner of a South American eatery, with more on the way.
Not getting paid on time? You aren’t alone
Accountants say receivables stretched during the recession, and worse, this might be the new normal.
Bill seeks to boost investment credit, startups
The legislation, assigned to a committee on Wednesday, would increase the maximum for venture capital tax credits from $500,000 to $1 million, helping high-potential startups attract outside funding.
STYLE: Business isn’t ugly thanks to Xmas sweater designs
Judging by photos I’ve seen on Facebook, ugly-Christmas-sweater parties ’re all the rage, not to mention pretty hilarious. But to Jared Ingold of Varagen T-shirts, they’re all business.
Can video games be good for your health?
Local companies are embedding stealthy video messages for high school and college students.
Venture Club emerging from recession along with everyone else
Venerable entrepreneurship group is seeing attendance rise, and is planning new events.
Local tech consultant to expand, add 60 jobs
Indianapolis technology firm MMY Consulting Inc. will spent $700,000 to expand its local operations, economic development officials said early Wednesday, nearly doubling its staff over the next four years.
Local ad agency wins Scotts account
Young & Laramore will coordinate national ad campaigns for the Marysville, Ohio-based Scotts LawnService. With 46 employees, Y&L is the third-largest ad agency in Indianapolis.
Ratio Architects acquires North Carolina firm
Ratio Architects Inc., the area’s fourth-largest architectural firm, has acquired Cherry Huffman Architects in Raleigh, N.C.
Online site: Indianapolis business sales recovering
Sales have rebounded to 2008 levels, BizBuySell reports. But why?