Inside the January 2001 Issue
Features
Finger-Lickin' Good
If you think businesses need big, grimy cities to succeed, check out Lexington, Kentucky, and decide for yourself whether the grass is bluer on the other side.
We're (Not) #1
Why playing second fiddle to an industry leader may be music to your ears
Ding!
Time's up for the illusion that dotcom guarantees success. If you're still in the game, lucky you. If you're not, take solace in knowing the rest of us are learning from your mistakes.
2nd Annual Million-Dollar Ideas
Our picks for the 15 best business ideas for 2001
Beep, Beep!
Step aside, trailblazers of old. Today's young entrepreneurs have proved your last name doesn't have to be "Gates" to make your mark.
Columns
BizScene
What's the one thing almost every entrepreneur needs these days? A domain name. Here's a closer look at the business of buying and selling domains.
Global
You say "tomato," they say "pomodoro"-and you need an interpreter.
Pulse
Everything old is new again as tennis's fresh young faces deliver a whole new generation of fans.
Pulse
Big Brother didn't show up in 1984, but in 2001, technology and fiction are finally starting to see eye to eye. So what is your business doing about it?
Wheels
The latest auto technology puts Knight Rider's K.I.T.T. to shame.
Franchise 500
A closer look at this year's ranking of the top 500 franchises
Franchise 500
We've called the race . . . and this time there's no dispute. In this year's Franchise 500, Subway is No. 1.
Franchise 500
The story of how one Entrepreneur columnist crashed and burned when he bought a franchise.
Franchise 500
OK, there's nothing funny about money--but when standard franchise financing doesn't happen, it's time to start using your entrepreneurial wits.
Franchise 500
It's time to research some franchises. Grab your UFOCs . . . and your history book?
Franchise 500
We've called the race . . . and this time there's no dispute. In this year's Franchise 500, Subway is No. 1.
Franchise 500
The story of how one Entrepreneur columnist crashed and burned when he bought a franchise.
Franchise 500
OK, there's nothing funny about money--but when standard franchise financing doesn't happen, it's time to start using your entrepreneurial wits.
Franchise 500
It's time to research some franchises. Grab your UFOCs . . . and your history book?
Books
Crush negativity, brand your name, get in touch with your caveman roots-with a little reading.
Capitol Issues
More visas = more choices for high-tech companies seeking skilled workers
Legal
What to do with your debilitatingly fatigued, your pregnant, your deathly ill yearning to be free from work for 12 weeks
Staff Smarts
Psychological testing doesn't have to lead to padded walls and straitjackets-it could lead to smarter hiring decisions.
Your Business
Find out how you can be a profitable company and still be environmentally conscious.
Your Business
Music can inspire more than masses--it also helped this entrepreneur start a leadership training business.
Your Business
Give to employees when they leave, so you'll get more while they're here.
Your Business
When your employees screw up-and they will-how should you deal with it?
Money Smarts
Institutional investors put the squeeze on VCs. What does it mean for you?
Raising Money
Ever wonder just what investors are looking for when they pore over all those numbers in your financial statements?
Buyer Zone
Purchasing isn't the only option when your company needs new equipment.
Buyers Guide
The path between your PC and the wall outlet is fraught with power-surging peril. Can your equipment cope?
Bytes
LoveBugs, Qaz and the Attack of the Zombie PCs-who's your friend in cyberspace? Nobody.
Hot Disks
Microsoft's latest operating system could be the right fit for your business.
Net Profits
You were thrilled by holiday sales-don't be chilled by post-holiday returns.
Tech Smarts
Do the links on your site lead to home pages? If not, your business could face legal risks.
Innovations
When you're having trouble finding a manufacturer for your product, these ideas may help you locate the one you want.
Wise Buys
If you're looking to buy a desktop computer--or looking to upgrade the one you have--check out these new models.
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