Inside the Summer 2008 Issue
Features
Creativity Counts
Discover how to take your crafting hobby from downtime to big time.
Paint A Picture
Shoppers can't use their five senses online, so make sure your product photos say it all.
I Did It My Way
Opening a tech support franchise gave Chris Long the freedom to be himself.
Money Talks
The most common question asked by prospective franchisees is, 'How much money can I make with this franchise?'
Get Fed
Uncle Sam wants you. You just have to know how to sell to him.
Get Happy
How one woman went from enduring corporate gloom to living the sweet life.
Straight To The Source
Government agencies often have websites with directories, resources and free online help for companies seeking their business.
The Art Of Business
Maximize your talent by drawing from your other areas of expertise.
A League Of His Own
Brian Samilian took a swing at being a franchisee--and it's paying off.
The Golden Years
Brad Cannon is finding fulfillment--and profits--through his senior-care franchise.
Keep It Clean
How did Craig Taylor build his franchise? By getting his hands dirty.
First Steps
Here's a short list of what you must do and what you should consider before going after government business.
Columns
Ask a Lawyer
Can a startup on a budget use stock rather than cash as a hiring incentive?
Ask Jim(R)
Jim offers a few tips on how to structure your business and hit the ground running.
Features
College is one of the best times to start a business--just don't forget to have fun.
Features
How you look and act can say a lot to your customers about your business.
Features
A 10-step guide to transforming your obsession into a successful, moneymaking venture.
Money Matters
Is taking money out of your 401(k) to start a business ever a good idea?
Tech Talk
Start up without breaking the bank. You can get all of these 3 tools for less than $1,000.
Ecopreneur
With worries about health, safety and the environment on everyone's mind, getting clean is going green. You, too, can join the cleanup crew--and watch sales sparkle.
Hot Biz
There's never been a better time to start a children's enrichment business.
Hot Biz
Entrepreneurs don't have to look any further than the nearest school to find a proper venue for their enrichment programs.
Launch Pad
Learn how to pinch your pennies during startup and build a successful business.
Launch Pad
2 bookworms capitalize on a novel idea: putting the library online and book rentals in the mailbox.
Opportunities
From the Air Force to entrepreneurship, this franchisee is flying higher than ever.
Opportunities
3 friends head to the garage to help customers get their acts together.
Sales And Marketing
Word-of-mouth from key influencers can get your business' stream of referrals flowing. Here's how.
Smart Ideas
Janet Lau's attempt to keep files organized resulted in a paper clip evolution.
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