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Features
Ready Reference ListingsGreat MindsIt takes more than just brain power to make it as an inventor.
Just Do ItFor expert motivator Jim Rohn, success is no mystery--it's simply a matter of discipline.
Man Of The HouseBringing linens out of the closet turned this retail maverick into a household name.
Stop, Thief!Are your employees robbing you blind?
Behind The WheelAuto leasing options that get your business in gear
Columns
BooksBooksBooks worth a look
Business BeatMissing PersonsWhen employees call in sick, it's your business that suffers.
Color Me ProductiveBusy employees are singing the blues.
In The StarsA sneak peek at small business in 1996
Growing UpStudents learn real-life business lessons.
To Die ForIs your business hazardous to your health?
Anything GoesThere's no such thing as an unsaleable idea.
What Price Principles?In an ideal world, profits and principles co-exist. In the real world, it's not so easy.
Business BuzzSomething's BrewingGetting PhysicalSalad DaysNatural Born GrillersA Stitch In TimeThe Dating GameMad About MagooColumns ArticleWomen & Minority EntrepreneursInspiration and advice to help women and minorities face the challenges of business ownership.
LettersLegal At LastHomebased businesses are finally legal in Chicago. Here's how they did it.
Better Than EverA word from the editor in chief
Get With The ProgramHave PC, Will TravelStaking Your ClaimA Fax In The Hand . . .Making HeadlinesEntrepreneurial WomanMaking A DifferenceSecond ClassGlobal VisionCapital CrunchClass DistinctionsPeoplePlaying AroundEAndre Farrar, Arthur Ganson and Rustam Booz have their hands on a winner.
One For The RoadRichard Haywood's Western-themed audio books are a runaway hit with truck drivers.
Sounding OffUp All NightTrade the joys of entrepreneurship for a night of restful sleep? Never.
Whats HotStar TechiesAs computers become more indispensable, computer consulting becomes more profitable.
FYI
Bulletin BoardBulletin BoardHelp for entrepreneurs
Business HotlineTo The RescueLooking for health coverage? An insurance agent may be your best source.
Special EventsSpecial EventsMark Your Calendars
Government
Capitol IssuesPackage DealThe U.S. Postal Service's new marketing strategy may pay off for small business.
Management
Family BusinessThe Parent TrapThe pros and cons of hiring your parents
Leading EdgeInformal WearDoes dressing down send productivity up?
Dumping GroundToxic waste on your property could cost you-even if you didn't put it there.
Staff SmartsGood QuestionsDoes interviewing job candidates make you nervous? Try these tricks of the trade.
Word PerfectCutting EdgeHighway RobberyTaking ChargeSingle-MindedKeep your employees on track with a written mission statement.
All The RageDon't blow your top: Turn your hostile reactions into positive solutions.
Credit WorthyDo your employees need company credit cards?
Marketing
Advertising WorkshopFax To The MaxPerk up your sales with fax cover sheets that do double duty as promotional tools.
Sales SuccessBeat The ClockTake time to develop new business . . . or you may end up with no business at all.
Money
Money SmartsOn GuardMoney-management strategies
Stock OptionsMoney-management strategies
Loan StarMoney-management strategies
Personal FinanceGreat ExpectationsIs it too early to call 1998 a good year for entrepreneurs? Our experts certainly don't think so. Here's why...
Bon Voyage!Investing overseas could take your portfolio on a trip up, up, and away.
Raising MoneyTo The LetterThe path to a successful IPO starts with the crucial letter of intent.
Tax TalkHidden AssetsDon't try to hide: The IRS is looking harder than ever for unreported income.
Opportunity
Franchise NewsTrue ConfessionsWhat it's really like to be a franchisee?
Franchise ExplosionA report from franchising's front lines
Opportunity InsiderNo Sub-StituteAny way you slice it, Subway comes out on top.
A Closer LookAn expert reveals the secrets to investigating a franchise.
Tech
Business BytesFinders KeepersEver lose a computer file? You'll appreciate these tips for keeping things in order.
Business SoftwareFeature PresentationThe newest software makes creating presentations easier than ever.
Buyer's GuidePocket PalsThanks to personal digital assistants, you can take it all with you.
Tech SmartsTech SmartsThe latest in modern technology