Inside the September 2004 Issue
Features
Race to the Top
Ask not what the presidential candidates can do for you--ask what they can do for your business. We look at the issues shaping President Bush's and Senator Kerry's entrepreneurial agendas.
Great Expectations
Think your business technology is all that and a bag of microchips? Well, it's not. Chances are, you need an upgrade. Here's a preview of the technologies that will change the way your company works.
Columns
Be Your Own Boss Features
From closets to cabinets to garages, Americans' clutter is piling up like never before. Find out how you can clean up in this growing industry.
Be Your Own Boss Features
Are you franchisee material? Take a look at yourself from a franchisor's point of view, and see how you measure up.
Biz 101
Your business' success depends on working to attract new customers--while still keeping existing clients happy.
Biz 101
The winner of our tech makeover from Interland, Sprint and IBM learns how upgrading can pay off.
Biz 101
Get real when it comes to accurately figuring out just what it'll cost you to get your business off the ground.
Opportunities
These matchmaking sisters aim to give busy singles a fast--and fun--way to date.
Smart Ideas
Asian-inspired children's clothing, fine art marketing materials and more
Success Coach
If you think free time is a luxury you can't afford, think again--relaxation is essential to your startup's success.
Almost Famous
For the brothers who made the fish taco a million-dollar industry, it's all relative.
Legal
If you do business overseas, be certain your "administrative fees" aren't really illegal bribes.
Smart Moves
Are you apt to make mistakes? You're not alone. Find out how to avoid these 8 common pitfalls.
Staff Smarts
Don't worry if you have an employee who's not a team player--it is possible to deal with loners in a way that makes everyone happy.
A+ Ads
Who says you can't judge a book by its cover? Book jackets can make or break sales--so why not use them to inspire your advertising efforts?
Retail Register
If that's how parents feel bringing kids into your store, they'll pass you by.
Sales Force
Don't let the green-eyed monster capsize your team. Use these techniques to bring a sales superstar onboard without rocking the boat.
Sales Success
Landing a large account doesn't have to be out of your reach. With these 5 strategies, your company will be on its way up.
Tactics
A "hands-on" approach to marketing your product could be just the thing to win customers.
Dollar Signs
Done right, a private investment in public equity, or PIPE, could bring your business much-needed cash.
Insurance
Save employees (and your business) a world of hurt with disability insurance.
Personal Finance
For fixed-income investors, low interest rates make short-term CDs the best choice.
Raising Money
If you're looking for investor money, brace yourself for a rigorous due-diligence process.
Smarts Features
A lot, if you're talking about the .mail domain--it could make sending legit e-mail ads easier.
Women
Two entrepreneurs write books about their experiences--and learn something in the process.
Buyers Guide
In the market for a digital camera for your business? Keep your eyes peeled for these features.
Connections
American carriers are finally bringing 3G cellular service to a phone near you.
Digital Edge
A growing number of uninvited guests are pushing their way onto your PCs. Here are the latest antidotes.
Wireless
Mobile warriors will benefit from new products utilizing this wireless technology.
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