The new world of business is under construction -- and DPR Construction Inc. is building it. This company "Exists to Build Great Things." That means building things faster, smarter, and better than the competition. Does DPR deliver? Just ask its clients. Eric Ransdell
From its eco-designed Solar Living Center to its enviro-conscious products, Real Goods Trading Corp. demonstrates that living lightly is living well. Lisa Chadderdon
If you want to recruit superstars -- the best of the best -- then you have to find them differently, evaluate them differently, and offer them jobs differently. Here's a short course from John Sullivan, the Michael Jordan of hiring. Gina Imperato
Two leading business-school professors explore what the battle between Netscape and Microsoft means for the rest of us -- and manage to deliver substance, rather than subpoenas. Katharine Mieszkowski
How does Judge Michael Martone fight drunk driving and youth crime? By thinking outside the box and getting outside the courtroom: "We can use the prestige of this office to make change." Cheryl Dahle
How has Great Harvest Bread Co. opened 130 bakeries in 34 states? Freedom, community, and ideas: "We're a brand company, but we're also a university. We're creating a community of learning." Heath Row
Visit a fast-paced company where employees submit expenses, establish lines of credit for customers, and conduct salary reviews online -- and write their own software programs to do each task. Scott Kirsner
Introducing the Quadkey Keyboard, self-adjusting glasses, and Quicktionary -- three leading contenders in Saatchi & Saatchi's Innovation in Communication Awards. Curtis Sittenfeld
In which Jeff, our hero, learns everything you'll need to know about buying a new computer -- a classic tale of boy meets PC, boy loses PC, and, well, read and find out. John R. Quain
Raise a glass to the New Year -- and to the drinks that bring it in with style. Master chefs and masterly wine experts create new concoctions and select old favorites. Peter Kaminsky
Why not plan a holiday meal where, from soup to nuts -- actually, from aperitif to after-dinner drink -- every course features a champagne? Peter Kaminsky
How do you talk about that problem at work that no one wants to talk about? Here's how to stick out your neck without getting your head chopped off. Michael Warshaw
Plus three deals to close and next year's budgets to prepare. So where on Earth are you going to find the time to do your holiday shopping? On the Web, of course. Gina Imperato
