Business Start-Ups magazine: May 1998

Shop, Look & Listen
How to size up a franchise before you buy

Pet Projects
5 ways to unleash profits in the $10 billion pet industry.

Many Happy Returns
Simple strategies to keep customers coming back for more.

Rags To Riches
For consignment clothing entrepreneurs, everything old is profitable again.



Business Opportunities
Quick Fix
Profit from: glass repair, photo stickers, natural products.

Final Word
Don't Bank On It
Former banker shares secrets for finding funding.

Franchises
Now Serving
Make money with tennis lessons, disaster clean-up.

Home Front
Kidding Around
Kidding aside, reel 'em in, meeting halfway.

Inventions
Do The Hustle
Do you have what it takes to sell your new product?

Money Matters
Strike A Match
Fund and profit, good save, tax tips.

Products
Switch Hits
You can sell: switchplates, backpacks, pet greeting cards.

Q and A
Vendor Bender
Our experts solve your start-up problems.

Sales and Marketing
Letter Perfect
Ink the deal with a solid sales letter.

Small Talk
Business Class
Learning curve, show your colors, tee time.

Smart Ideas
Golden State
On your side, state your case, on guard.

Software Solutions
Start It Up
Launching your business is simple with these software suites.

Techtalk
Scanning The Globe
Scan-tastic, dial direct, power play.

What's Your Problem?
Vendor Bender
Our experts solve your startup problems.

Wise Buys
ROM To Spare
Running out of memory? Power up with an add-on CD-ROM drive.

Youre The Boss
Remain Calm
How to defuse difficult situations.