Inside the June 1999 Issue
Features
Put It In Reverse
Are there too many twists in the road to IPOs? Consider a smoother route: reverse mergers.
Listen To The Band
Implementing nontraditional methods and best-practice business decisions, the Grateful Dead has had a remarkable 30-year run as a rock icon. Follow their lead, and keep your business truckin'.
Running With The Bulls
Think today's economy is booming? Hold on! Harry S. Dent Jr. says here come the roaring 2000s.
Taking On Goliath
In the fight for survival with the big guys, these entrepreneurs used their scrappy ingenuity and underdog strengths to help them win.
Power Up
Don't stay home without 'em! Our picks for the essential homebased business tools
Home Free
While their friends stick it out in corporate America, thousands of young entrepreneurs are heading home--today's hottest start-up spot.
Columns
Columns Article
Will entrepreneurs be hurt by OSHA's attempt to ease the pain of repetitive-motion injuries?
Columns Article
Entrepreneur-owned banks give new meaning to the term business friendly.
Beating The Odds
More than one hundred government agencies mocked Andy Wilson's idea, but look who's quacking now.
Cutting Edge
New or trendy it's not, but an updated analysis of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats may be just the check-up your business needs.
Family Business
In order to roll with the times, family business leaders must rely on people other than themselves-their successors.
Legal
From owners to officers, sweeping lawsuits are bringing down entire companies. Exactly who's liable? Courts are divided.
Staff Smarts
Think illiteracy is a problem of the past? There's a reason some workers avoid the written word. Here's how you can help.
Sales Success
Ditch the tricks and put puffery aside. According to sales expert Jacques Werth, honesty really is the best policy.
Raising Money
You don't need to look on high--and low--for angel investors. Try these proven paths.
Tax Talk
Uncle Sam can't solve your Y2K problems, but new tax deductions may make it easier to afford the protection you need.
Opportunity Article
Move over, sub, hero and hoagie: the sandwich has gone upscale. And for enterprising entrepreneurs, it's the best thing since sliced bread.
Opportunity Article
When credit card payments aren't an option, one thing stands between you and online sales: your credibility.
Opportunity Article
When the going gets tough, consultants provide the expertise you need.
Opportunity Article
Ready, willing and able--five sources guaranteed to get your business going
Business Bytes
Easy and effective, a new breed of smart, simple and small devices gets the job done.
Business Software
You've got seven months--and counting. Is your software Y2K-compliant?
Net Profits
Want to learn more about your competitors? Try using competitive intelligence resources.
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