Inside the July 2006 Issue
Features
In Full Bloom
VC funding had another fruitful year, nurturing young and established companies alike.
Columns
Almost Famous
Two entrepreneurs build a cosmetics empire based on flawless faces and celebrity clients.
Forward Features
Brand pirates now fake SMB products. Are you getting hurt?
Innovation Snapshot
These roofing specialists are growing their business by focusing on the environment.
Whats Next
Forget boring billboards--internet-connected signage is grabbing consumers' attention in a whole new way.
Global Village
A free online filing system makes your mandatory paperwork a breeze.
Lead Buzz
Should you eliminate health coverage entirely or limit it to a few key employees?
Lead Snapshot
It's not that you shouldn't dream big; you just need to know when to pull in the reins.
Smart Moves
Are more features what your customers really want? Try to make your product do too much, and it may end up doing nothing at all.
Staff Smarts
Is it possible to fire a family member without inciting a feud?
Dollar Signs
An employee stock ownership plan lets you take some cash out of your company while giving your workers a stake in the business.
Money Snapshot
A powerful ally is helping this software company grow into a force to be reckoned with.
Personal Finance
Since expectations for mutual funds can be artificially sunny, consider using index funds to stay afloat.
Raising Money
The London stock exchange is courting American entrepreneurs for its small-cap market. Are you a perfect match?
Net Sales
What you don't know can hurt you online, so keep a close eye on your brand to make sure your company appears in its best light.
Sales Success
Running low on motivation? It happens to the best of us. These 6 tips will help you get moving in the right direction.
Sell Buzz
Using technology to service clients and to keep in touch on the road.
Sell Snapshot
Integrating a webcam into his site has helped this scuba retailer reel in extra sales.
Tactics
If you're marketing to other business owners, you need to offer the 7 things they want most--and learn how you can deliver them.
eBay Entrepreneur
Make your eBay business shine by offering stellar customer service.
Opportunities
Pesky critters crawling and the military calling put this franchisee in a bind.
Opportunities
Life is sweet for a vice president of sales by day and chocolate fountain franchisee by night.
Startup Features
Despite some bumps in the road, these 5 entrepreneurs created thriving businesses. Learn from their challenges to help keep your company on the right track.
Startup Features
Which food franchises will be flying off the shelves in the near future? Ones that offer fast, healthy and fresh options.
Success Coach
Chances are, not everything. Luckily, the unknown is full of opportunity.
Connections
Feel the need for speed? Cellular broadband is ready for liftoff.
Digital Edge
Input, output, expenses, taxes... what does it all mean? With Peachtree's latest editions, you can start making the numbers work for you.
Net Profits
Want strong sales all year? Use your site to tap into the gift market.
Net Profits
Talking avatars are a friendly way to connect with site visitors.
Tech Snapshot
Giving power to the people has helped this pair build a thriving e-commerce site.
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