Inside the June 2002 Issue
Features
What's Hot
Work up a sweat with our 8th annual Hot 100 fastest-growing new businesses.
Have Your Say
You may not be able to make the trip to Washington every time your voice needs to be heard, but luckily, there are plenty of lobbyists and advocates itching to stand up and scream, "But what about the small business?!"
It Takes Courage
Starting a business, facing the prospect of failure, making it through the tough times--it's all part and parcel of entrepreneurship. With courage, though, you can make it through anything.
Columns
Be Your Own Boss Features
You really, really want a franchise. But you just don't have the money to buy one. Where can you turn? We hear franchisors have some tricks up their sleeves.
Be Your Own Boss Features
Just because you can get a good deal doesn't mean that Swampland is a good location for your business.
Biz 101
With a little effort and dedication, these small businesses are making a huge difference in the world.
Smart Ideas
From time to time, moms need to take a well-earned break from the worries of parenthood and work. At this camp, every day is Mother's Day.
Whats Your Problem
A brief lesson on the ABCs of LLCs and other legal forms for your new business
Almost Famous
In her search to find an inexpensive pedicure without going someplace icky, this business owner ended up reinventing the nail salon.
Legal
Government interest in your property could bring business to a screeching halt. Know how to work the system for the best deal.
Management Buzz
A treaty for copyrights and the benefits of using a headhunter
Smart Moves
No matter how big the change, overnight is the best pace for your overhaul.
Marketing Buzz
The restrictions on gathering market research in classrooms and the benefits of consumer contests
Sales Force
Face it, Post-its and spiral notebooks won't cut it when it comes to contact management. Go high-tech and save yourself the headache.
Tactics
No matter what your budget, spreading the word about your local service business is within your power. All it takes is a little planning.
Dollar Signs
A new act sheds some light on small-business lending to keep discrimination in check.
Money Buzz
Diversify your holdings through an exchange fund and what the future holds for pre-IPO options
Raising Money
At the end of your rope for ways to finance your business's growth? Forget the usual suspects and try the last place you'd think of.
Capitol Issues
Loss of SBA loan money has fingers pointing--but who will solve the problem?
Hot Seat
If you have an employee named Shamu, you may already know this stuff. Otherwise, read on.
It Figures
The number of homes with computers, where companies get startup capital and more
Smarts Features
Somewhere in all those statistics the media spew, you might find the truth.
Smarts Features
Forget the knot-tying merit badge--this camp teaches kids skills they'll use in business.
Smarts Features
Most businesses forget the Asian American market. Is it time to test your memory?
Smarts Features
A business plan that fits on a napkin? Not hard if you can make books fit in a wallet.
Smarts Features
Beating the local business community's drum is a lot harder than it used to be.
Snapshot
54 & 50, founders of True Confections Inc. in Amherst, Massachusetts
Buyers Guide
Affordability has finally caught up with performance in laser printers. Does that make you "it"?
Cool Clicks
Sites to help you save on travel expenses and find a business partner.
Digital Edge
Intel and AMD battle for attention at the next level of mobile processors--but are their new offerings even worth all the fuss?
Tech Buzz
The future of a national broadband policy and virtual private networks for small businesses
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