Inside the November 2012 Issue
Features
Indie Uprising
As game play shifts from the console to the smartphone, the balance of power has tipped in favor of upstarts like Bolt Creative and Imangi Studios.
Save the Planet, Save Your Bottom Line
Tips from the Green Business Bureau on saving the planet and your bottom line.
Scary Business
Psychologist Linda Sapadin presents an action plan for addressing your fears.
No Pain, All Gain
An entrepreneurial doc sets aside her own jitters to help quell the fears of others
Game-Changer
Chartboost is helping developers drive adoption--and revenue--by harnessing the collective power of mobile gaming.
Built to Flip
Creating a business with the intent to sell demands forward-looking thinking from the very beginning.
Eco-spending
Some green improvements may not be worth the trouble or expense. Here's how to determine which changes will provide the greatest return on investment for your company.
How Can I Come Up With a Name for My Company?
Scott Gerber, founder and chief executive of Sizzle It! and the Young Entrepreneur Council, on how to decide on a name for your business.
Overcoming the Fear Factor
The business world can be a frightening place. But entrepreneurs need to learn to face down their fears if they want to keep their enterprises moving forward.
Columns
Editor's Note
Fear is a natural part of entrepreneurship--we'll look into how to make it drive you.
Lead Gen
There is no surefire formula to get your video to go viral. But here are a few tips to get people watching.
Affordable Alternatives
There's a low-cost franchise to suit any taste
Just Between Friends clothing store franchise grows from filling needs for family and friends.
Going it alone isn't the best route for all business owners. Cooperative corporations offer an alternative to franchising, with members working together to decide how their company should operate.
Business Unusual
Philip Nappi discovers that his passion of footwear runs in the family.
Design It
As the market for your product evolves, the way it's packaged may need to change, too
Jargon
Jargon: Dining Al Desco
Eating at one's desk in order to keep working.
The Suitcase Entrepreneur
From baggage fees to TSA restrictions, a look on what's on the horizon for business travel, and how to make it better.
A spin on crowdfunding, Smallknot, asks customers to support local businesses.
Ask the Money Guy
The most unexpected areas of overspending for a small and growing business.
Messy legal issues can derail a new business. It's best to keep it clean from the start.
Startup Finance
Companies are lining up to help 'treps navigate new crowdfunding laws. Here's one to watch.
Ask A Geek
What to consider when creating multilingual websites to attract international customers.
All Up In Your Business
Why you should choose peace of mind over revenue and cut ties with bad clients.
Shiny Objects
Today's all-in-one desktop computers mix cutting-edge tech, svelte style and gorgeous displays.







