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Entrepreneur Magazine: December 2008

Cover Story
2009 Trends to Watch
What's in a trend? A lot of opportunity, that's what.



Edge
Almost Famous
Through a Guy's Eyes
Being young in the city that never sleeps helps these entrepreneurs paint the town read.

Doing Good
Green Top to Bottom
Bored while her baby slept, this mother created organic, cloth diapers.

Edge Features
Year-End Tax Tips
Know what you can do to ease the burden of April 15.

Be Your Own Trend Spotter
Preparing for the future is easier if you know what's coming.

Change Can Do You Good
A change request from a client led to a whole new line of business for one flexible company.

Under Construction
Better Bidding
That sealed envelope may hold your ticket to a fat new job--or it may be an exercise in futility.

Wheels
Ride in Luxury
Saab’s powerful new convertible will really get the wind in your hair.

Insights
Rich Returns
Don't Fear Failure
A bad turn can point you in the right direction.

TheStreet.com
Shelter From the Storm
Preserve your capital by embracing safe-haven investments.

Wise Guy
Lessons in Recruiting
How to get the best people on your team--and keep them there.

Money
Advisor
Seeking Investors
There are alternate places to find the working capital you need.

Currency
Smart Moves in a Bad Economy
When costs rise and customers wane, don't let knee-jerk reactions kick you in the wrong direction.

Money Buzz
Net Loss
Borrowing money? Watch for online scams.

Bad Debt? Get a Tax Break
In a troubled economy, every penny counts. So take advantage of these tax savings.

Portfolio
Financial Building Blocks
These financial planning basics will keep you on track for the future.

Raising Money
Care to Barter?
Professional barter exchanges help businesses attract new customers and boost sales.

Startups
Biz U
Young and in Charge
Young entrepreneurs can earn client trust and establish credibility.

First
Made In America
For many products, there are benefits to manufacturing them in the U.S.

Hype
Look Good Online
The only way to control what people say about your company is to be part of the conversation.

Launch
Turn it Up in the Down Turn
Bad economy? Forget about it. Why now is a great time to buy a franchise.

Join The Club
Make Connections on the Club Network.

The Power of Prelection
Dust off those public-speaking skills and get ready to market your business.

Money Matters
The Investment Trade-Off
What if an investor wants a role in running the business?

Net Profits
Prepare for Launch
If you do it right, a pitch show can mean a wealth of opportunity for your new business.

Opportunities
Green Scene
Earth-conscious franchises attract like-minded entrepreneurs.

Startup Features
Do You Really Need a Business Plan?
The experts aren't so sure--but entrepreneurs like the founders of Roaring lion energy drink say it's a must. here's how to know if writing a business plan is for you.

Success Coach
Time to Quit?
It's not about starting over--it's about empowering yourself to keep going.

Strategies
Best Practices
Measuring Return on Innovation
Endless ideas and prototypes don't mean anything if they're sitting on shelves. Get your innovations out there, and then get tracking.

Clicks
Maximize Your SEO
5 simple secrets can make the most of your search engine rankings.

Marketing
Presentations Go Virtual
Fight the high cost of gas and air travel with your own webinars.

Sell
Buyers Know
Want to know what keeps customers coming back? Why don't you just ask them?

Strategies Buzz
Campus Coverage
Advertising in university newspapers can get you noticed by the hard-to-reach college crowd.

Work Force
Combine Your Green and HR Efforts
Reducing your environmental impact one employee at a time.

Technology
Mobility
Meet Via Video
Videoconferencing technology comes to the rescue when being there isn't an option.

Snapshot
A New Take on Radio
A musically inclined entrepreneur thinks outside the box.

Tech Buzz
A Leash on Your Laptop
New tracking software monitors your missing laptop's whereabouts.

Computer Speak
New advancements in speech recognition software mean better voice navigation, surfing, formatting and more.

Web Sight
See Who's Visiting
Real-time tracking tools make it easier than ever to monitor your online traffic.

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