Inside the October 2007 Issue
Features
Young Millionaires
Our 2007 picks share their paths to success, strategies for the future and the secrets that propelled them to the top.
Oh, Grow Up
These 8 steps will take your business from awkward adolescent to full-grown adult.
Columns
Almost Famous
This entrepreneur is taking beach bum to a whole new level with his high-end, Caribbean-inspired apparel.
Better Business
Send your sales force on its merry way without training and support, and you could be taking a hit in the revenue.
Business 411
Check here for the latest stats, events and information channels.
Doing Good
One entrepreneur has used unique clothing style to grow the trend of eco-friendly products.
Edge Features
When even Honda can't make a go of its hybrid Accord, it's tempting to write off electric cars as glorified scooters. Can any company make a profit on them? Will consumers ever warm to a ride that needs recharging?
Edge Features
If your company's technology could make our country safer, a new federal program may help you connect with potential buyers in Washington.
Edge Features
Relying on blogs and fan sites can shed some light on public opinion, but read them with a grain of salt.
Edge Features
Jim Mousner has a photo of himself at age 5 donning a fedora and carrying a briefcase, playing secret agent. He went so far as to interview with the Secret Service but chose to pursue a different career. His interest in espionage, however, never waned.
Got You Covered
Eric Morgan, president of Morgan + Co., never thought his New Orleans-based media company would be unable to operate due to a catastrophe.
Women
When Kim Snider asks attendees of her educational seminars, "How many of you read my blog?" she estimates that 80 percent of the people in the room raise their hands. It wasn't always that way, though.
Perspective
All is quiet on the immigration front--for now. But can small-business owners pull together to help bring about desperately needed changes?
TheStreet.com
Investing overseas can be a smart way to diversify, but you've got to know the territory first.
View
An internet contrarian exposes the dark side of company blogs but offers some advice on how to stay afloat.
Wise Guy
If you don't schmooze, you lose--so take these steps to set yourself up for success.
Advisor
Even if your personal life is in shambles, you can still your run your business.
Currency
With shrinking teams and growing responsibilities, CFOs have it tough these days. What can you do to keep yours from jumping ship?
Money Buzz
As private equity heats up, a new breed of smaller funds is taking center stage in today's market.
Money Buzz
New technologies make buying easier than ever.
Cutting-edge advances in smart-card microchips and wireless solutions are giving consumers the option of leaving their cash and credit cards at home in favor of driver's licenses and cell phones.
Money Buzz
Cash-only perks are so five minutes ago. Today's Affinity cards are all about creative extras.
Portfolio
A crystal ball won't help you predict where the stock market is going, but the 2008 election may.
Raising Money
The bond that lasts looking for a quick fix for your long-term financing needs? Tax-exempt bonds can do the trick.
Rich Returns
Seeking publicity? Learn the art of proper PR, and the press will come looking for you.
Snapshot
A company that gives growing businesses the funds and resources to go big? Sounds like a job for Robin Hood.
Hype
Successfully marketing your business starts with creating a solid foundation.
Opportunities
A couple of franchisees learn that dough is a relative term for success in the pizza business.
Opportunities
Starting a fitness franchise gave a 19-year professional the motivation to whip his life into shape.
Smart Ideas
One entrepreneur creates an easy system for job searching for those without internet access.
Smart Ideas
Fitness gurus can now get customized training sessions delivered right to their door.
Smart Ideas
A whimsical ice cream truck makes these tasty treats worth running after.
Best Practices
Providing great service is vital to your business, but so is knowing where to draw the line.
Books
If you're looking for a way to grease your business wheels, check out these informative reads.
Snapshot
How do you create the unforgettable? Being able to direct an army of experts sure helps.
Strategy Buzz
Floods of e-mails have workers everywhere running for higher ground. Can e-mail trainers help stem the tide?
Strategy Buzz
Want to make your business the center of attention? Take part in an eye-catching event.
Buyers Guide
Want to Take your Wi-Fi network to the next level? Try a draft-n wireless router.
Digital Edge
That set-top box could finally step into the spotlight PCs and TVs converge.
Mobility
New gadgets and old-school tools work in perfect harmony to keep you on the ball.
Tech Buzz
Some tinkering here, some changes there, and your business can be greener in no time.
Web Sight
Customers have all sorts of say in your company these days. Why not let them customize what they see on your site?
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