10 Innovative Companies Yours Should Copy

Tweet Share on Facebook

By

| Read Full Story

2 of 11 Back Next

Amazon

Courtesy of Amazon.com, Inc.

It started by selling books, but this online merchant has expanded into dozens of other retail categories. That's what innovation expert Vijay Govindarajan calls capitalizing on "adjacencies:" areas closely aligned with a company's core market.

Most Connected Company

Find out how America’s best companies are succeeding by tapping big data, mobile solutions, social media, and crowdsourcing to adapt and compete in an increasingly connected world.

See the companies »

advertisement

Slide Shows

Best-Sellers to Help Your 2013 Finances

Seeking advice? Check out these acclaimed financial books.

Online safety represented by a keyboard key with a lock
10 Warning Signs of Identity Theft

About 10 million Americans fall victim each year.

A young woman types on a laptop outside.
Items You Should Buy Online

Skip the store to save money and time.

  1. 'Game of Thrones' Recap: A Different Kind of Prison
  2. Powerball Winner Bought $2 Ticket Now Worth $590.5M in Zephyrhills, Fla.
  3. Washington Whispers Study: White Americans More Likely to See Obama as Angry Than Non-White Americans
  4. 'Mad Men' Recap: Need for Speed
  5. Adam Kokesh Arrested at Marijuana Rally

Latest Video

advertisement

Editor's Picks

Investing Money»
10 Books Investors Should Read

Here is a list of timeless big-picture investing books that explain things like the relationship of skill to luck, the power of large numbers, and the nature of risk.

Personal Finance»
50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2013
Closeup of a street speed limit sign saying '50', on an angle.
Your Retirement»
Best Places to Retire for Under $40,000

Low housing costs coupled with the amenities retirees need make these cities great places to retire on an income of less than $40,000 per year.

Your Career»
The 100 Best Jobs for 2013
Find an online degree
Investing Money»
Best Mutual Funds
Best ETFs

Research thousands of mutual funds and ETFs to find the right investment for you.