Inside the July 2007 Issue
Features
Perfect Match
Finding the right VC is a lot like dating-networking, friendly introductions and sheer luck all play a role. Discover how 3 entrepreneurs met their VCs and started lasting relationships that helped their businesses grow.
Columns
Almost Famous
A company's simple yet refined T-shirts are a perfect fit for customers in more than 20 countries.
Forward Feature
The empowerment zone program held lots of promise. So why didn't it deliver?
Wise Guy
If you want to get a VC's attention, you need to make a stronger statement than that. Here's how.
Lead Buzz
That employee who came to work today in a bad mood could actually be a very good thing for your company.
Smart Moves
Sure, hindsight is 20/20, but foresight could be, too. Here's how you can catch more business blunders before they happen.
Snapshot
Doing things the old-fashioned way keeps business booming for these card crafters.
Dollar Signs
Excess inventory can eat up your cash, so ditch the superfluous stock and use better management practices to keep your business booming.
Personal Finance
There's plenty of room in your portfolio for stocks--but to ride the wave of market volatility, diversify with bonds, too.
Raising Money
Choosing a bank with fewer lending limitations will keep you from hitting a credit roadblock when you need financing most.
Rich Returns
You may be passionate about your vision, but are your employees sold on it, too? Get them pumped about your company's mission.
Snapshot
Here's how one insurance company takes corporate philanthropy to the next level.
TheStreet.com
Purchasing another home has its perks. To make the most of them, get the facts before you buy.
Sell Buzz
Looking for ideas? Check out these three great marketing resources--which also happen to be free.
Sell Buzz
Want better results from your e-mail marketing, but don't know where to start?
Snapshot
Devotion to the culture and lifestyle of her core audience keeps this action sports marketer on top of her game.
Tactics
Create emotionally invested customers by injecting your unique personality into every aspect of your business.
Biz U
Learn how to negotiate successfully with big companies--even if you're just starting out.
Opportunities
A staffing agency finds its niche pairing moms and others with jobs that match their schedules.
Opportunities
Opening his franchise on a tight schedule wasn't easy, but Jim Solis was up to the challenge.
Smart Ideas
What began as a simple hip-hop site has grown into a million-dollar business.
Smart Ideas
Where others saw nothing but desert, a couple looking to train divers saw an ocean of possibilities.
Startup Features
The best part about starting small is that there's no limit to how far you can go. These entrepreneurs launched their businesses with less than $1,000, but now they're making millions--and so can you.
Success Coach
Break down barriers and achieve even your loftiest goals by creating a positive mindset.
Buyers Guide
Pick up one of these camcorders and join the digital video revolution.
Net Profits
Need a tool that will help you get a jump on market research and customer feedback? Look no further than online polls.
Snapshot
It's not just for computers anymore--these guys are bringing broadband to a TV near you.
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