By John Tozzi

I spent some time working behind the scenes to help put together this package on top-performing companies in the S&P 500 that’s in this week’s Bloomberg Businessweek. The great work of our designers, who had a four-page spread to play with, isn’t fully reflected online, so you should go buy the magazine to get the full experience.

Also: Today on Businessweek.com, a look back at Obama’s year-old effort to cut red tape, and why it isn’t as simple as he makes it sound.

Today on Businessweek.com, a look inside the business of mail order food, an American holiday tradition.

My latest piece in Bloomberg Businessweek looks at housing’s twin blows to small business.