Inside the September 2005 Issue
Features
Retire Rich
Entrepreneurs are good at growing businesses, but when it comes to personal portfolios, many all too often fall short. Experts share tips, strategies and secrets for the best ways you can accumulate wealth and retire rich.
The Real Deal
What's it really like to be embezzled, expand internationally, or sell your product to Target? Get the inside scoop from these entrepreneurs on the ultimate highs (and lows) of business ownership.
Columns
Be Your Own Boss Features
Stumped about what to charge? Setting prices is both an art and a science--and a little bit of guesswork. Here's how to figure it out.
Be Your Own Boss Features
You don't need big bucks to start a franchise--you just need the right source of funding.
Biz 101
Know what product or service you want? Chances are, others want it, too.
Biz 101
Ask yourself these questions to ensure all systems are go for your business launch.
Biz 101
Who's watching your money? An expert guides you in finding a good financial planner.
Biz 101
Are two heads always better than one? Know the good and the bad sides of business partnerships.
Innovations
Pair an inventor's idea with your business know-how, and get ready for success.
Opportunities
These former teachers toned up their business savvy with a fitness franchise.
Opportunities
Franchising can help entrepreneurs make a difference in people's lives.
Whats Your Problem
Keep another company from stealing your pending trademarked name without spending a dime.
Biz Travel
Keep your company's travelers in line with a clear-cut business travel policy.
Forward Snapshot
This couple invokes a bygone era with their victorian antiques and reproductions.
Women
Women use unique benefits to show employee appreciation.
Almost Famous
Offering a taste of India in a casual setting, these two restaurateurs bring ethnic food to the masses.
Editors Note
While navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, your independence is your best asset.
Lead Snapshot
This socially conscious business is built around environmentally conscious products.
Legal
Don't get burned by overly personal personnel files.
Smart Moves
To keep the floor open for your team's innovative ideas at any time of the day or night, bring your brainstorming online.
Dollar Signs
To keep up with increasing costs--and big competitors' prices--more small businesses are pulling the trigger on the pricing gun.
Funds
When it comes to investing, banks are where the money is.
Money Snapshot
Relocating your business can save money--and make room for some serious growth.
Personal Finance
Federal law allows you to check your credit reports for free every year. Here's how to access them--and protect your credit rating.
Raising Money
Looking for capital? A boutique private equity group could be the perfect funding partner for your small business.
Net Sales
Want more people to visit your website? A link-building campaign could be just the thing to help you draw in shoppers.
Sales Success
Selling to people who are smarter and more experienced than you? Don't be intimidated--be wise to how you can learn from them.
Sell Snapshot
An entrepreneur revs up business for his clients with an innovative mobile solution.
Tactics
Freedom of choice motivates American consumers. Learn how to build a winning campaign by giving your customers the power to choose.
Digital Edge
Have all the financial information you need right at your fingertips, and you'll always know the right move to make.
Tech Snapshot
Natural disasters happen, and this company created just the product to help fix things up.
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