Inside the August 2010 Issue
Features
Drew Brees: Saint for Small Business
Drew Brees led the New Orleans Saints to their first-ever Super Bowl title. Now he's backing local entrepreneurship and the city's economic revival.
Losing the Dream, but Saving the Store
The recession is driving mom-and-pop businesses to transform into franchises.
The Turnaround Artist
Jim Pohlad inherited a failing team-the Minnesota Twins--on the verge of disappearing from baseball. What saved it? Thinking like a small business.
But Where is the Money?
While small business gets talked up in the economic recovery plan, lending to small business is still down--by $40 billion--from what it was two years ago. Entrepreneurs are grumbling. And Karen G. Mills, head of the SBA, is taking questions.
Ring it Up
Shoppers are venturing out again, so it's time to browse Entrepreneur's top retail franchises of 2010.
Innovation Nation
50 cities and 10 lifestyles energizing businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Columns
Your fledgling business doesn't necessarily need a complex strategy document, just some basics.
Doing Good
A Colorado painter provides free makeovers for crisis-stricken homeowners.
Franchise Ink
At Margaritas restaurants, every painting, tile, chair and artwork is direct from Mexico.
Opportunities
Meet Jason Fry, lottery millionaire and Battery King of South Florida.
Personal Finance
Watch for hidden (or, at least, sneaky) charges on your phone, cable and utility bills.
Business Unusual
Watch out, bikers and bladers. The elliptical trainer has zipped out of the gym and onto the streets.
SMBs and startups can celebrate the failure of some proposed financial reforms.
An early-stage investor by any name can be just as useful to funding your business.
College Startups
Today's episode: How to turn a class project into a multimillion-dollar business. (No degree required.)
Finance for Startups
If it is, forget the Credit Card Act--you're as vulnerable as ever to sky-high rates, erratic billing and unexpected fees.
Strokes of Genius
Three genius innovations to make your life easier--or at least more fun
App of the Month
This RedLaser app can scan bar codes through the camera on your iPhone.
Here are our votes for some of the latest and greatest productivity-enhancing apps.
Cant Live With Cant Live Without
Two business owners face off on the business question of the moment.
Mobile Entrepreneur
David Heinemeier Hansson's take on cutting the cord in a less-savvy mobile land
Shiny Object of the Month
HiVi's speakers turn your computer or mobile device into a portable studio, complete with quality audio.
Build a Website
Sidestep sticker shock by creating a detailed budget for designing, building and launching your website.
Website to Watch
GetGlue recommends movies, music and books based on what already floats your boat.
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