Inside the June 2001 Issue
Features
Some Like It Hot
Entrepreneur and Dun & Bradstreet's 7th Annual Hot 100-the fastest-growing entrepreneurial businesses in America
What Now?
Have the days of making it on your own come and gone? A new breed of partnership may be the way of the future.
Get a Grip
In the dotcom world, if you haven't already fallen, you're hanging on by your fingernails. Here's how to put yourself on steady ground.
The Party's Not Over
Lessons in prospering once the crowd has given up and gone home--because their party is over, and, yes, it's time to clean up.
For Better or for Worse
Starting a business with your better half isn't like buying a couch together. Before you hang your shingle, make sure you've both got what it takes.
Lessons Learned
Believe it or not, you can start an e-biz without going down in flames. Our special report will help you start wisely.
Columns
Be Your Own Boss Features
The technology industry will never die--it'll just move on. And these cutting-edge businesses are on its itinerary.
Be Your Own Boss Features
Ever think there must be some secret trick to buying a franchise that you're not privy to? Luckily, our franchise expert is in the know . . . and he's ready to talk.
Biz 101
Need a little good press? Forget those costly PR agencies--sharpen your own publicity-getting skills.
BizStartUps.com
Get your site-building software in marching order: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is domination of the World Wide Web!
Franchise Focus
Find some fairly well-off parents who want their tots taught--and plant a Gymboree of your own.
Innovations
Don't start by diving into bigger markets-get your product's feet wet by finding a profitable niche.
Opportunities
Restaurant franchises from all around the world could soon be just around the block from you.
Smart Ideas
Ever been to a city with those loaner bicycles? What if a company rented automobiles that way?
Whats Your Problem
Pull up an ergonomic chair and a headset-yes, you, too, could be telemarketing from home in no time.
Whats Your Problem
Is there an entrepreneur alive who hasn't incorporated?
Money
With new angel funds and networks popping up nationwide, that shouldn't be too hard to do.
Almost Famous
Julie Gaines tells us her and her husband's tales of trekking cross-country in search of tableware, entering the international market-and holding their own against Macy's.
Books
Your business's growth potential lies not in its margins, but in its foundation.
Bulletin Board
This month: online help for small-biz owners, film financing and a competition for young female entrepreneurs
Buyer Zone
All aboard for a quick tour of the best in classes, courses and online learning.
Legal
The law is giving more jail time for business decisions that harm employees and customers.
Management Buzz
Withholding wages for Uncle Sam and hiring teachers as part-time workers
Smart Moves
OSHA may not be breathing down your neck yet, but making your workplace ergonomically sound may just be good business.
Game Plan
Your sales force, that is, because you can't just sit there waiting for customers to find your Web site. You have to go find them.
Marketing Buzz
Quick and easy ads from online providers and daddies as a target market
Net Sales
AM/FM not doing it for you? Your customers are surfing the Web now--sooner or later, they'll be listening to Internet radio.
Sales Success
Prospects will reach for their cash once you prove you're on their side.
Tactics
Want to bend your business in a better direction? Try a new market.
Dollar Signs
Entrepreneurs found an extra $1.5 billion worth of SBA financing in 2000 . . . and experts say that's a bad thing?
Money Buzz
Banks get the skinny on loan applicants, gold as the online currency of choice and employees' 401(k) trading activity
Raising Money
Sold! Whether you're buying or selling stock, the IPO auction may be the best way for you to get a fair deal.
Biz Travel
The race is on for airlines to offer you wireless Internet connections at hub airports.
Capitol Issues
Mom!!! George took my entrepreneurship funding-and he won't give it back!
Global
American brands are sparking enduring trends abroad. So why do they hate us for it?
Hot Seat
As the dotcom boom goes up in smoke, meet a guy who's profiting from the fire sale.
It Figures
How e-businesses are spending on tech, entrepreneurial attitudes, loan policies and more
Smarts Features
Fan see, fan do: Get your product into the hands of stars . . . and their devotees.
Smarts Features
The Fed's rate cuts are a boon for entrepreneurs. How do you plan to take advantage?
Smarts Features
When teacher writes your name on the "smart board," is it a good or a bad thing?
Smarts Features
On the trail of Wayne Rogers (aka Trapper John), because we hear he's a "big businessman"
Smarts Features
Give us this day our daily fruitcake--yes, you can blend faith and business.
Smarts Features
Pitch customers where they live . . . and work . . . and talk . . . drink . . . walk . . .
Smarts Features
The energy drink trend gives you entrepreneurial wings-that's no Red Bull.
Smarts Features
Is telecommuting the office of the future or just a bad idea that comes and goes?
Smarts Features
If you thought playing music and storing data was flexible enough for CDs, wait till you see them bend.
Smarts Features
Practice makes perfect, but can it bring success in the world of dotcoms?
Wheels
Guess who's responsible when employees irresponsibly mix cell phone and vehicle use?
Buyers Guide
With prices falling quickly, you can afford to print beyond black and white.
Cool Clicks
Stopping online fraud, memorable jingles on the cheap and finding out what employees are paid
Digital Edge
Peer-to-peer computing is coming, But is it good for your company?
Net Profits
Competing online for worldwide customers is fine, but don't forget about those who still see you as the shop around the corner.
Tech Buzz
Affordable DVD recording, accessibility for users with disabilities and default start pages of choice
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