Inside the November 2003 Issue
Features
Beyond Their Years
These entrepreneurs have it all: Brains, business savvy and millions of dollars. Find out what you can learn from the best and the brightest America has to offer.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
With the latest and greatest in mobile toys, you'll be ahead of the other girls and boys. And wherever you are, you will succeed. (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)
Columns
Be Your Own Boss Features
Who says it's a man's world? These women entrepreneurs have found exactly what they want in franchising.
Be Your Own Boss Features
Finally making a profit? Put it where it belongs--back in your business. Our experts tell you how.
Biz 101
Teetering on the edge of unemployment? Then maybe you should jump at the chance to own a business.
Biz 101
A little reverse psychology was all these entrepreneurs needed to get cash for their business.
Innovations
The right licensing agreement can be the missing piece of the big-business puzzle.
Opportunities
When it came to finding a child-care center for their daughter, this couple took matters into their own hands.
Real Life
As it becomes harder to turn back, our franchisees get a taste of buyer's remorse.
Smart Ideas
When an entrepreneur helps unknown bands find a place with TV and film producers, everybody wins.
Success Coach
Learn how to reveal just enough about your business idea to get the help you need.
Whats Your Problem
Come tax time, you'll be glad you decided to start your own homebased business.
Almost Famous
This entrepreneur has hipsters lining up for her low-riding undergarments and sportswear.
Legal
Put up your best fight to protect your network, or you could be held liable for damages to customers.
Management Buzz
Determining who's an employee and who's not; hiring vets might be your best bet
Real Deal
Are you really outgunned, or are you just being outmaneuvered? find out how to tell the difference.
Smart Moves
With the help of GIS software, your company can combine layers of data into a single map.
Staff Smarts
Has your business lost momentum? Could be time to pinpoint your sacred cows—and put 'em out to pasture.
A+ Ads
Serving up "bursts" of copy with your ads can attract impatient, time-starved readers.
Sales Force
You've found the right person to replace you. But could things heat up when you Introduce that person to your sales team?
Tactics
Find out what the latest research can teach you about creating ads your prospects won't forget.
Dollar Signs
A reverse merger may be the fast way to take your business public, but is it for you?
Money Buzz
New portable mortgages, saving your undervalued firm from "delistment" and more
Personal Finance
U.S. Savings Bonds are going high-tech—with online purchasing.
Raising Money
Getting corporate investors on your side can certainly boost your business. Learn how corporate VCs think-and how to set your sights on landing one.
Tax Talk
New legislation could improve the IRS' report card when it comes to considering the needs of small business.
Biz Travel
Soon you'll be able to stay in touch via e-mail, even when you're in flight.
Capitol Issues
With a tax benefit for U.S. exporters gone, Congress is scrambling to find an alternative.
Hot Seat
Is this entrepreneur's ad campaign helping homeless people—or exploiting them?
Smarts Features
Make no mistake about it: When it comes to employee relations, silence is not golden.
Smarts Features
Think there's no money to be made from refuse? With a little ingenuity, you may be surprised.
Buyers Guide
Palm OS or Pocket PC? If you're in the market for a new PDA, we can help you choose.
Digital Edge
Broadband providers are racing to get your business-but in the end, you're the real winner.
Hot Topic
What does it take to keep your computers and intellectual property safe? More than you think.
Net Profits
What happens when Web merchants make delivery promises they can't keep?
Solutions
You know a firewall is essential in keeping your network secure. So why haven't you gotten one yet?
Tech Buzz
Evaluating the newest version of Microsoft Office; a data privacy law goes into effect in California
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