Entrepreneur Magazine: February 2001

Harry Potter And . . .
. . . the trials of growing a business . . . the rewards of independence and ownership. Behind the magic and the mystery hides an entrepreneurial tale. Join the initiated and learn what Harry has to say about doing business.

Sacrificial Rites
In the ceremony we call entrepreneurship, it's often family, friends and finances that end up on the altar.

Peep Peep
In a business climate where the line between laying the golden egg and becoming poultry is a fine one, can an incubator provide the help you need?



Advertising Workshop
Fine Print
The best ad phrases have already been written.

Biz 101
Pounce On Inspiration
And turn your hobby into a business.

BizStartUps.com
Servers With a Smile
Home-brewing your Web site? Let's go server shopping.

Bright Ideas
Zzzzzz . . .
Worried your product will be a bore to consumers who think they've seen it all before? A good marketing strategy will let you rest easy.

Franchise Focus
For Richer, for Broker
This isn't selling vintage Cracker Jack boxes on eBay. VR Business Brokers brokers businesses. Get that? Whole businesses!

Opportunities
Takin' It to 'Em
Franchises help consumers too busy to cook, too tired to drive--and sick of pizza.

Kentucky Boon
One couple finds hands-on work and plenty of dough.

What's New
The latest happenings at Zaio.com, Aura Shop and WorkSafe by Regulatory Solutions

Wanted: Lendees
A lender ready for your loan application--and giving answers in 5 days or less

Smart Ideas
Real World
Field trips to local businesses score an A+ with kids.

Instant Internet
No PC? No problem.

What's Your Problem?
Set Your Sites
If you can't see the benefits of the Web, adjust your outlook.

Global
Mexican Net Dance
The true north of e-business success might point due south.

Pulse
All Kidding Aside
Is a generation of busy, booming entrepreneurs spawning the next generation of messed-up kids?

When I Grow Up . . .
What these entrepreneurs wanted to be when they were young

As Seen On TV
Couch potato kids make the best entrepreneurs.

. . . Of A Feather
Your community needs you, but what—and—where is it?

G’Day!
Well? How g' was it?

Leased Of All
The price is cheap when you're paying the rent by paying back to the community.

Travel
Frequent Liars
Will these airline booking strategies fly?

Road Notes
New services from Uniglobe.com and Biztravel.com

Wheels
Fleeting Thoughts
Consider fleet leasing before you purchase your next armada of cars.

Spotlight On: Lincoln Ls
A closer look at this midsize sporty sedan

Women
Contract Sport
A few tips to improve your game--and help you win corporate contracts

Books
Renaissance Entrepreneur
With a little reading, you could be wise as a prophet, innovative as a rebel and too clever for spies.

Bulletin Board
Delaware & Nevada
Easy ways to further your education

SBA Loans
Program makes borrowing money cheaper

New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Training for urban youth

California
Nurturing creativity in Los Angeles County

Hot Seat
The Vow Factor
How one dotcom survives--and thrives--in the ultracompetitive wedding market

Trade Shows
Trade Shows
Mark your calendar.

Buyer Zone
Pile It On
Your business has grown beyond a basic insurance policy. Now what?

Capitol Issues
Motion Commotion
Changes in OSHA's final ergonomics rule fail to satisfy small businesses.

Cutting Edge
Wag Your Tale
If the anecdotes you hear are better indicators of your success and ideals than the facts and figures, you have the makings of a storied business.

Family Business
Disowned
Is it time for the family and the business to go their separate ways?

Insurance
Surfing For Cover
Ready to buy anything and everything online? Even insurance?

Legal
Crime And A Half
Learn what the Fair Labor Standards Act says about wages and overtime—and avoid breaking the law.

Management Smarts
“A” For Attitude
Does yours make the grade?

On The Dol
Unemployment for newborns

Found It!
Looking for a UPS package? Whip out your trusty PDA.

Staff Smarts
Game Over?
Weekend get-togethers, mandatory participation--boy, your workplace fun is starting to seem like . . . work.

Your Business
Bon Voyage!
Sending employees over there starts with a little work right here.

People Power
You develop property, you develop product, but do you develop your workers?

When You Gotta Go
You don't want to leave your business, but will you be ready if you have to?

Fast Pitch
When Selling Gets Personal
Pushing the intangible benefits

Marketing Smarts
Now In Theaters
Creative marketers take to the silver screen.

Magic Touch
High-tech kiosks let you interact with customers in real time.

Web Site
A one-stop shopping spot for marketing e-services

Real Deal
Pacemakers
In deal-making, the clock is mightier than even the pen.

Sales Success
Get Uncomfortable
Nobody ever became a success sitting still in the cushy confines of the same ol', same ol'.

Ask the Rainmaker
Tug-O-War
Wrestling capital from investors online doesn't have to be so hard.

First Strike
Does the early bird get the loan?

Money Smarts
401(k)bps
Dialing in to the Web for employee retirement plans

Pearly Gates
New society aims to keep you out of moneyless purgatory.

Fast Track
How one company's unique way of raising money is getting them the capital they need to grow their business

Tax Talk
Scheming Off the Top?
Congress takes steps to uncover businesses' secret stash.

Buyer's Guide
Compact Confusion
Ultra-lights, handhelds, Pocket PCs: You want a portable, but what does it all mean?

Connections
DSL Fuel
Does DSL have enough gas to overtake cable in the broadband race?

Web Site
For landline, wireless and DSL options, check out this handy site.

Hot Disks
High Maintenance
Symantec's SystemWorks is a virtual handyman for your PC.

Sync or Swim
LapLink.com's latest file management tool makes online storage faster and easier.

Broom Gloom
McAfee's UnInstaller 6.0 probably won't sweep you off your feet.

New Releases
Product revews of Documents To Go from DataViz, PhotoGenetics 2.0 from Qbeo and iVista 3.0 personal webcasting software

Web Site
To help you compare software programs, this site offers the info you need.

Net Profits
Weathering The Storm
Employees jumping ship for the stability of a brick-and-mortar? Try these tips for finding—and keeping—the good ones in these trying times.

Analyze This
Keep your dotcom alive—with competitive intelligence.

Wise Buys
Product reviews of of 3-D Web technology from Viewpoint and gift functionality from WishClick

Tech Smarts
A Quick Plug
The next generation of USB

Toy Or Tool?
Two not-so-necessary Net appliances

Name That Company
If you're trying to decide what to call your new e-business, take a hint from these creative folks.

Tools
A Rad Pad
IBM's ThinkPad i1300 (71U) notebook

Suitable For Framing
Brother's MFC-9200c multifunctional device

Mobile Mailbox
Research In Motion Limited's BlackBerry Wireless E-Mail Solution

Web
Sick Of Spam?
Change your diet with nifty newsletters.

Bargain Hunter
Use this shopping bot to search for low-price tech gear.

Sell Mate
Need to polish your sales skills? Check out this information-packed site.

Digging For Data
Here's your source for random data delivered ASAP.

Federal Facts
This comprehensive site can tell you almost anything you want to know about Uncle Sam.

Fast Facts
Internet and technology statistics