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Brewing Big (With a Micro Soul)After 18 years of growth and with annual revenue about to break $100 million, Kim Jordan still maintains New Belgium's freewheeling spirit.
Features
Power of the Piggy BankA list of franchises that cater to kids--and their parents
That's a Starbucks?When the coffee giant opened a 'stealth' outlet in its own hometown, it was the espresso shot heard around the world.
Honk if You Can Read ThisSign spinning has morphed from curbside oddity to performance art--and a surprisingly effective way for a startup to grab attention.
Why Now is the Time to Open a RestaurantRents are dropping, talented chefs are up for grabs and, most important, smarter diners are looking for value, not glitz.
Radicals & VisionariesPeter Diamandis talks about what innovation really is while Tim O'Reilly calls the I-word era "dead on arrival."
Editor's Note: The New Bare-Bones Restaurant ModelHow can this economy work for you? Just take a look at restaurants.
Columns
Doing GoodExpertise in the FieldStarfire Sports' founder applied what he learned in the tech sector to a nonprofit venture
Employee X vs. Employer XCandid Talk About Stock OptionsCompanies are clear: Stock options may not gain value. But employees still expect them. A burned senior VP at a big bank says just to cut her a bonus check.
Franchise InkIs There a Tutor in the House?Club Z! is earning high marks by sending credentialed teachers into the home
OpportunitiesCulture WarriorYul Kwon won
Survivor. Next: The fro-yo wars.
Personal FinanceThe Importance of Being LiquidEven amid signs of an economic bounce, it's still wise for entrepreneurs not to tie up their capital.
Sales TalkSave the Sale With Service5 strategies for polishing and protecting your customer-service reputation
Departments
Financial FitnessRev Up Your Own Stimulus PlanEntrepreneurs are acting now to prepare for the economic upswing.
Going ForwardIrons Need Not ApplyFor business travelers, a new breed of wrinkle-free cotton means rumpled days are over.
The Gift-Card EconomyShoppers put $90 billion on gift cards last year. A few entrepreneurs saw an opportunity.
Business Unusual: Take One Website, Add Stroke of GeniusAmanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs are tapping into the mad enthusiasm of home cooks.
MoneyWealth of ExperienceA history of startup success in the mobile ad game--and a strong market position--paid off when the founders of Nexage launched a new funding campaign.
Start It UpCollege Startups: Strip Down to the EssentialsStart small, with a basic idea and build from there.
I'll Have My Avatar Call Your AvatarWith Protosphere software, it's possible to have a meeting without actually...meeting.
The Angel in Your PocketNew federal rules are making personal credit a better option for startups.
TechShiny Object of the Month: The Write StuffThe Lifescribe Pulse smartpen records and stores what you're writing--and hearing--as you write.
Small Box, Big BenefitsIBM's new Lotus Foundations Reach system provides a self-managing communications solution for businesses.
An Internet of One's OwnVerizon's MiFi 2000 is a pocket-sized modem and an invaluable tool for your mobile office.
Special Report: Doing Business With No WallsEntrepreneur's guide to fully mobilizing your business--including the best gizmos to get the job done.
Can't Live With/Can't Live Without Mobile MeIs Apple's over-the-air application that syncs contacts, e-mail and events across devices a critical tool for mobile entrepreneurs?
WebThe New TastemakersSocial media meets online retailing at ThisNext.com, making everyone a critic.
Graceful LandingA well-conceived landing page sends the right signals about your company and helps customers navigate toward the sale.
Social (Networking) SecurityHow to Keep your company safe from privacy leaks online