Inside the September 2003 Issue
Features
Talking Shop
Wonder what makes shoppers tick? 5 retail superstars reveal how to please customers and, more important, how to keep them coming back for more.
Open Doors?
Entrepreneurs have pushed for deregulation as a way to get a foot in the door of old, entrenched industries. But is cutting through the red tape the solution you've been waiting for?
Columns
Be Your Own Boss Features
There are some things beyond your control, such as a poor job market. But that doesn't mean you can't control your future. Follow the lead of these entrepreneurs, who bought their own franchises.
Be Your Own Boss Features
An eBay business could be your entry to the online marketplace. Find out how to get started today.
Innovations
Will competitors' knockoffs destroy your products' edge? Not if you don't let them.
Opportunities
Then these franchises are worth a look if you need a helping hand--or want to lend one to others.
Smart Ideas
These entrepreneurs help make it easier for couples to walk down the aisle as many times as they like.
Whats Your Problem
Think the business-name registration process in Florida is the same as the one in California? Think again.
Legal
Under a new ruling, you may have to let unions use your e-mail system to promote their platform.
Management Buzz
Why cell phones are no longer welcome at meetings; think twice before joining a city commission
Real Deal
You can't have it all. To negotiate successfully, you've got to master the art of give and take.
Smart Moves
Is your business leaking profits? Find out--and get more of the revenue stream back in your company.
Staff Smarts
Should a prospective employee's credit history determine whether he or she gets the job?
A+ Ads
Refusing to give your prospects the whole story at once is a surefire way to pique their curiosity.
Sales Force
Feeling the crunch? Then it may be time to look outside your company for help.
Tactics
Is your logo losing its luster? Then maybe it's time to transform it with a new look.
Dollar Signs
If you're ready to sell, you've got the upper hand. Large buyout firms will be looking to entrepreneurs.
Money Buzz
Online charitable systems for your employees; a fundamentally flawed investing strategy
Personal Finance
When it comes to returns on real estate, think long-term investment.
Raising Money
Seeking an investor? Slow down and take five steps to protect your company from making a bad choice.
Tax Talk
The IRS is no pushover when it comes to payroll withholding taxes. So if you're tempted to misuse these funds, you'd better reconsider.
Biz Travel
Don't risk losing your laptop (or PDA or phone) on your next flight. Try these labeling tools.
Hot Seat
If it's the duty of every American to spend, then businesses must give something of value back.
It Figures
How well employees get along with their co-workers, best U.S. locations for retail operations and more
Smarts Features
Urban, minority entrepreneurs are hotter than ever--so where is their funding?
Smarts Features
Wondering if you can really get any work done at a Wi-Fi hot spot? We've got the answer.
Smarts Features
. . . in love and business, so you may need a prenup to protect your company's assets.
Whats the Point
Win partners by letting them see what you're made of--with a "portfolio" of your patented technology.
Wheels
Prevent a roadside emergency from sidelining your business--equip your company vehicles with the latest kits.
Women
Find out which Web sites these entrepreneurs use to run their businesses more efficiently.
Buyers Guide
Give it a good look, and call us in the morning if it's right for your business.
Digital Edge
Heard the latest about systems that combine voice calls with wireless LANs? They're within your reach.
Net Profits
Want to hand a project to a freelancer but don't know where to start? The Internet can help.
Solutions
Then you might want to carry one of these tiny, high-quality printers in your back pocket.
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