Entrepreneur Magazine: February 2005

Wherever You Go, There You Are
Stay connected with these technology systems that give you and your employees the ultimate freedom of mobility.

Remote Control
Sounds like it's as easy as pushing a button, but managing workers remotely takes a lot of learning, communication and trust, as these entrepreneurs found out.

Workplace 2005
Telecommuting, virtual offices, dispersed staff . . . if you're worried that you can't keep up with the ever-changing workplace, never fear. Here's a jump-start on new trends and technologies to help you ease your business into the future.



Be Your Own Boss Features
Make a List, Check it Twice
Can you check off all the items on our list? If not, fine-tune your business skills with these insider tips from entrepreneurial guru Guy Kawasaki.

Speed Demons
These 105 franchises put the pedal to the metal and are looking to smash records with their full-throttle growth.

Biz 101
Skill Bill
Changing fields? Your industrial evolution still relies on your old skill sets.

Size Doesn't Matter
Sample these microenterprise programs to help you start small.

Click It
Our "Biz 101" tech makeover winner learns to save time and money.

Funny Stuff
Laughter is the best marketing, so find your sense of humor.

Biz U
Getting No Respect?
You're still a student, but by being polished, poised and professional, you can get the respect you deserve as an entrepreneur.

Innovations
Breaking the Ice
Want skeptical customers to warm up to your product? Here's the scoop on how to win them over.

Opportunities
Heir Raising
This family plans to make franchising part of its future for generations to come.

Never Too Old to Party
A party franchise proves business and pleasure do go together.

What's New 02/05
Bottled perfection

Smart Ideas
Smart Ideas 02/05
Celebrity-shaped cookies and in-home teachers

Success Coach
What's the Big Idea?
Feeling stuck in a rut? Rethink your predicament, make a plan, and succeed.

What's Your Problem?
Finding Contract Work Online
Follow these five tips to make freelance bidding sites work for you.

Almost Famous
Strike a Pose
Yoga improved these entrepreneurs' well-being. Now they're bringing it to the masses.

Editor's Note
Live and Learn


Feedback
Feedback 02/05


Resources
Resources 02/05
Websites, organizations, events and more to grow your business

Legal
It's Settled
A new law makes it easier to reach settlements.

Management Buzz
Management Buzz 02/05
Employee auctions, the value of employee reviews and more

Real Deal
Cover Me
How to spread the risk of a deal around

Smart Moves
Keeping Mums
Want a fiercely loyal work force? It's no secret--it pays to treat working mothers right.

Staff Smarts
Great Expectations
Are your first impressions of new hires forcing them out the door? Then it's time to open your eyes.

Ad Wisdom
Spread the Word
Get customers talking, and they'll do your advertising for you.

Flash
Labor for Love
Learn what this romantic holiday can teach small-business owners.

Marketing Buzz
Marketing Buzz 02/05
Benefiting from blogs, satisfied e-customers and more

Net Sales
Close to Home
Geographic-targeting features get your online message to customers right around the corner.

Retail Register
Capture the Tag
Are RFID tags in danger of being hacked?

Sales Success
Right on Target
Hit the mark with prospective customers by learning how to find their hot buttons.

Tactics
Getting Ink
Need exposure? Follow these 6 tips to win press coverage for your growing business.

Dollar Signs
New Way to 7(a)
With no more federal subsidy, entrepreneurs are uncertain about the future of small-business loans.

Funds
FAM Matters
This is not your father's equity-income fund.

Insurance
Stake a Claim
With liability insurance, timing is everything.

Money Buzz
Money Buzz 02/05
Hybrid securities, female purchasing power and more

Personal Finance
Wheel Charity
Fair market value is out, while the actual sale price is in for setting car-donation write-offs.

Raising Money
Fees of Danger
When assessing commercial loan costs, the interest rate is often only a drop in the bucket.

Tax Talk
Here Comes Trouble
Avoid independent-contractor snags.

Biz Travel
Just Dreamy
With beds like these, you'll never want to leave your hotel.

Books
Force of Habit
Here's one leadership rut you don't want to get out of.

Capitol Issues
Out of Reach
Some say that the SBA is withholding contracts--and important information.

It Figures
It Figures 02/05
Fraud capitals, entrepreneurial vets and more

Point/Counterpoint
United Nation
Post-election, can the parties reach out to entrepreneurs on the issues that matter most?

Smarts Features
Falling Behind
Has dependence on tech made us less productive?

Soul to Soul
Lord, have mercy--your mama's down-home cooking has gone gourmet.

Slip-Slidin' Away?
Will a decline in businesses be a downer for entrepreneurs?

Meth to Their Madness
Do some of your employees have a need for speed? Find out how to handle it.

Getting Personal
Take a closer look at the up-and-coming personalized search engine.

At Your Service
In the service industry? This tracking survey will help you get the information you need.

Makeover Magic
Real-world business advice from a hit makeover TV show

Tip Over?
Things to think about before adding a tip jar to your place of business

Snapshot
Snapshot 02/05
Daniel Lubetzky, 36, founder of PeaceWorks LLC in New York City

Tech Toy
TV or PC?
This monitor is the answer to all your computer and entertainment needs.

Wheels
What a Concept!
Look at these concept cars to see what the future holds for your fleet.

Women
No More Ms. Nice Guy
Do nice girls really finish last in the business world?

Buyer's Guide
The Light Fantastic
The latest ultraportables are light on weight, but not on features.

Connections
Tying the Knot
With a new generation of routers, VoIP and Wi-Fi form a union to benefit your business.

Digital Edge
Making Book
Take control of your company's finances with new accounting software from Microsoft.

Gear
Gear 02/05
Reviewing the latest monitors and laser printers for the office

Net Profits
Sharing the Wealth
Want to get a piece of the eBay pie? Joining its affiliate program can be a good way to do just that.

Tech Buzz
Tech Buzz 02/05
iPods for business, protecting Linux and more

Wireless
Old the Phone
Find out where you can recycle your cell phone.

Data to Go
When you're on the move, stay connected for less.