Entrepreneur Magazine: November 2000

Group Effort
Minorities in franchising: what works, what doesn't and what can be done about it

The Tribe Has Spoken
Anybody can start a business . . . but not everybody makes it. Meet the entrepreneurial survivors.

Extreme Measures
You can put your snowboard back in the closet and drop out of the next street luge--it's time to put your money where your mouth is. Forget extreme sports: This is extreme investing.

Entrepreneur's Complete Guide To Software
You need software--everybody does--but there's so much of it to pick from. Luckily we're here to help.



Doing Good
Helping Artisans Thrive
One entrepreneur turned his desire for cultural preservation into a booming business.

Edge Features
Save Water, Make Money
These drought-busting businesses have discovered the fountain of wealth.

Healthy Business
Time to De-Stress
Take these healthy steps to decrease anxiety and increase productivity.

Wheels
A Fuel-Friendly Truck
Ford's latest full-size puts the super in Super Duty.

Women
Tech: A New Take
Do women bring an extra something to technology research and development? We asked several women helming their own tech companies for their insight.

Rich Returns
The Price of Gas
Look to the brighter side of increasing oil prices: It can actually fuel you to become a better entrepreneur.

TheStreet.com
Pre-Election Stock Report
How will your investment portfolio fare when the new president takes office?

Wise Guy
11 Public-Speaking Pointers
A successful speech should always end with a standing ovation--here's how to get yours.

Currency
Stay Out Of Trouble
Before you decide to call it quits, consider these tips for getting your business through tough times.

Money Buzz
Keep Giving Back
In a struggling economy, entrepreneurs get creative with philanthropy.

Raising Money
Loan-Packaging Help
How do you show lenders you mean business? A professionally prepared loan package may help.

Biz U
School's In--Online
Get an entrepreneurial education without setting foot in a classroom.

First
Surviving Business Boot Camp
Programs nationwide offer budding entrepreneurs lessons in startup.

Hype
Gaining The Lead
3 areas you can't afford to ignore when it comes to the all-important lead.

Net Profits
Start a Search Engine Company
This duo stands apart from the big guys with its people search technology.

Startup Features
How to Make a Million
These 7 industries hold seven-figure potential. Find out how to get started in each one--and take one step closer to a richer life.

Success Coach
Sales On Your Side
Maintain priority status among your sales partners, even if you're a small fish in a big pond.

Best Practices
Get Thoroughly Green
Take a look at your company's eco-friendliness from start to finish.

Marketing
Reaching Multitaskers
Consumers juggle all kinds of media these days. So how can you get noticed and influence their purchases?

Sell
Master the Art of Saying Less and Selling More
Make every word you say count by becoming a better listener.

Work Force
Hired Help
The pros and cons of hiring independent contractors.

Digital Edge
Surf New Browsers
New Firefox, Opera and Safari give Internet Explorer a run for its money.

Mobility
Laptop Quick Fixes
Emergency-care options for your ailing notebook.

Tech Buzz
Got Video?
Streaming video is a must-have; Acting skills aren’t required, but a camera is.

Web Sight
Join Forces Online
Web-based collaboration technology plays go-between when face-to-face isn't possible.