Entrepreneur Magazine
February 2012
More Features from February 2012
Noncompete Expired, a Serial Entrepreneur Seeks Repeat Success
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
If you're thinking of selling your company, before you sign a noncompete agreement, consider the journey of a gelato pioneer.
How to Negotiate a Noncompete Agreement
BY Michelle Juergen
Selling your business? You may have to sign a noncompete. Here's how to negotiate the best terms.
10 Lessons in Brilliant Marketing
BY Jennifer Wang
From viral campaigns to virus campaigns, we pick the 10 marketing initiatives in 2011 that hit on that winning combination of great idea, perfect timing and flawless execution.
10 Tech Trends Defining the Future of Small Business
BY Jonathan Blum
Technology companies are pushing innovative new products to market at light speed. Here's a look at how tech is defining the future of small business--today.
How Military Veterans Are Finding Success in Small Business
BY Gwen Moran
Why More Pro Athletes are Scoring Franchises After Sports Fame
BY Jason Daley
From the NBA to the NFL and NHL, star athletes are aiming to win big in business as they look to their financial futures following sports.Columns
Editor's Note: Entrepreneurs and Defining an Era
By Amy Cosper on page 10
How to Crack the QR Code for Mobile Marketing
By Ann Handley on page 56
Why Chris Brogan Loves Google Plus
By Chris Brogan on page 54
This Franchise Is a Flying Success
By Jason Daley on page 116
Going Forward
Why You Should Ditch Your Annual Budget
By Christopher Hann on page 20
Far-flung Benefits
Available: February 17, 2012
Money
Why You Should Ban Sports Wagering in Your Office
Available: February 20, 2012
Do Entrepreneurs Make Their Own Luck -- Or Not?
By Sam Hogg on page 64
A New Tool to Compare Health-Care Plans
By Gwen Moran on page 65
Seven Ways to Free Up Cash You Already Have
By J.D. Roth on page 66
Online Ideas
Start It Up
A Starbucks Initiative to Brew Up U.S. Jobs
By Michelle Goodman on page 74
Meet the 22-Year-Old Serial Entrepreneur Behind a File-Sharing Service With $1 Million in VC
By Joel Holland on page 70
Homeward Rebound
Available: February 18, 2012
A Grow-Your-Own Business For Herbivores
By Michelle Juergen on page 68
Tech
What's a Call From a New Customer Worth to You?
By Jonathan Blum on page 40
Why You Should Consider an IT Audit
By Mikal E. Belicove on page 38
