Features
What Have You Become?You have employees you don't recognize, sales you can't keep track of and a business that's grown way beyond "small." Do you even remember when everything was just innocent and entrepreneurial?
In The MixWhat does it take to make a personal care and health dotcom from scratch? Let's ask the voice of experience, ingredients.com's Katherine Legatos.
Speaking FranklinWe're not saying grab your kite and run out into a storm, but if you're cooking up entrepreneurial spirit, Ben's is the recipe to follow.
Columns
Bright IdeasBreak The ChainNeed an audience for your latest invention? Skip the giant retail chains—mail-order catalogs might do a better job of hitting your target.
It's The LawHow does the new budget act affect your patent?
BuzzNew HarvestSights . . . sounds . . . and seeds-all at the latest California Gift Show
GlobalBeauty Is In The Eye. . . of the importer. Here's how to find the strange and exotic and make a pretty penny at it
PulseLost Generation. . . and found generation. Introducing the generation called Jones
Personal SpaceLooks like an office, smells like an office . . . well, even if it doesn't, it's an office.
Say What?Nobody likes it when they don't know what you're talking about.
Tell WebsterIs it time to change the way we define minority entrepreneur?
Stamp Of DisapprovalJust when you thought it was safe to go back to the Post Office . . .
Work Like A DogBusiness owners who break a sweat
TravelIn The CardsThere's no predicting the best way to earn mileage, so do your research.
Road NotesDeals from Hertz, Midwest Express Airlines, and OpenTable.com
Business & PleasureDoing Business in Dublin, Ireland
WomenLadies FirstSo it's said. But women are still debating ways to battle the old boy network.
FYI
Beating The OddsTaking A RibbingBirth of a food-chain mogul: a childhood love of barbecue, a few of life's lessons and a little divine guidance to shrink the ego.
Bulletin BoardWhere To Begin?A variety of incubators nationwide help fledgling businesses take flight.
Trade ShowsTrade ShowsMark your calendar.
Management
Capitol IssuesBlue-Collar BluesProposed tax credit promises to fill the labor gap for small manufacturing companies.
Cutting EdgeGive It AwayAre you still making all the business decisions? Stop—and share them with your employees.
Family BusinessGood CompanyAre you next in line to own the family business? Don't go it alone--peer groups can help.
InsuranceAre You Ready?Preparing tomorrow's insurance claim today will save you time, energy—and headaches.
LegalIn A FixYou can fix your car. You can fix your cat. But you can't fix your prices.
Management SmartsBook ItNeed great employees? Run—don't walk—to your nearest school.
Mean MailYou got someone else's mail—and it says you're a meathead.
It's a SecretSo keep it that way--protect your proprietary information.
Web SiteTotal Qualilty Management
Staff SmartsActions Speak LoudestSinner? Saint? All eyes are on you, and your employees
will pass judgment.
Your BusinessHaving Fun Yet?Staples of the productive workplace: PCs, copiers . . . and toys
It's All in the DeliveryThey all bring the package to your door--so what's the difference?
A Helping HandMaybe you can't pay more, but you can still help low-wage workers stay healthy, happy and working for you.
Marketing
Advertising WorkshopInk DifferentIf your product isn't selling, then draw it a new image.
Fast PitchSee And Be SeenMinimize competition-and maximize results-by putting your advertising dollars where your customers live, work and play.
Marketing SmartsSpin CityPut a new spin on your sales pitch with a CD-ROM.
Just Clip ItHave you considered taking your coupons to the Net?
Fast 5Five things you and your employees should never say to a customer
Real DealKarmic BusinessDealmakers get what they give.
Sales SuccessThere Will Be a TestReduce turnover--and heighten success--by measuring motivation
before you hire.
Money
FundsIn-Gene-Ious InvestingGenetic research is taking the world into the future, so don't get left behind. Invest in it.
Money SmartsBoob Tube BudgetingMoney management for couch potatoes--even the entrepreneurial variety
Net BenefitsTaking retirement to the people--one modem at a time
Fast TrackHow this health and wellness services company got financing
Raising MoneyNo Hot AirThe SBA's participating securities program proves SBICs can help companies get off the ground.
Tax TalkBusiness Band-AidThe 1997 Taxpayer Relief Act offered small doses of relief.
Opportunity Spotlight
Biz 101RoadBlock BustersWhat's stopping you from starting your businessand what can you do about it?
First StepsSecret To My FinancingEntrepreneurs share how they got their start-up funds
Opening CeremoniesYour company's grand opening could be your best marketing plan.
Franchise FocusThat's the TicketA great support network is just what you'll need in the rapidly changing travel industry.
OpportunitiesSweet SuccessItalian ice never looked so hot.
No Minor ProblemIncreasing ethnic minority franchisees
For The KidsOne retail store adopts a sense of responsibility.
Pile In The Van. . . and take landscape design mobile.
What A Ride!A new president shifts Cottman Transmissions into high gear.
What's Your Problem?Home Sweet HomeI want to make the most out of my recuperation at home.
Hook, Line...And sinker. How can we bait, catch and keep business?
Good NewsHomebased collection agencies really are collecting.
Tech
Buyer's GuideReplace Your SpaceIt
slices away excess hardware...it
dices the bulkier competition: The desktop replacement notebook kicks your tower to the curb.
ConnectionsA Quick PlugLong overdue G.lite modems will make DSL installation a snap.
The Price Is Wrong?How to know if you're overpaying for phone service
Hot DisksPound For PoundWe put Windows 2000 up against the other operating systems to see if it tips the scales in your favor.
Net ProfitsHelp! You Need Somebody!...and not just anybody. Here's how to find the right Internet professional to help you with that Web site.
Wise BuysReviews of Computer Pundits' Goofyguys.com computer help Web site, Wells Fargo's One-Stop eStore e-commerce help, and Vertex's eQuantum software for sales and tax use.
Tech SmartsTrolling For TechiesThe IT worker is a rare fish these days. If you're gonna catch one, just bring the right bait.
Fight ClubHandheld OS rivals are coming out swinging.
ToolsBirds Of A FeatherViewsonic's LITEBIRD DLP XGA projector
Just In CaseQuantum Creations' LapPro portable PC case
Palm ReaderPalm computing's Palm Vx
Need A Lift?Kensington Adjustable Monitor Lift
Not For Prying EyesHewlett-Packard's HP Vectra VL 600 desktop computer
WebPick A Pro, Any ProBrowse the credentials of the experts to find the answers you need.
Good SaveCreate a personalized archive of Web sites.
Word TalkWordPerfect tip site
Prints PlusQuick printing and delivery of documents
Customize ItCreate your own portal.
Fast FactsInternet and technology statistics
Stay AfloatWeb page capture and retrieval made simple