Entrepreneur Magazine: April 2006

What a Trip!
Looking to minimize surprises and maximize perks while on the road? Our picks for the best deals in business travel can help you on your way.

Can't Tech It Anymore
Why are so many entrepreneurs struggling to find qualified tech employees?

Model Behavior
In today's fast-paced marketplace, your business model has to be flexible. Are you up to the challenge?

The Extended Office
Your must-have guide to the latest technologies for the mobile and virtual office

The Next Chapter
A brand makeover helps move a bookstore's story forward.



Almost Famous
Worn Well
Old friends build a sportswear empire on affordable prices and word-of-mouth.

Biz Travel
Straight From the Skies
Learn what's in store for frequent fliers.

Books
Practical Help
Build a billion-dollar business by mastering the essentials.

Forward Features
The Tax Dance
What could proposed tax overhauls mean for your business?

Passing the Crown
An heir apparent to the poker craze emerges--video gaming.

Musical Chairs?
The trend in boardrooms is to nix a seat--COO.

Don't Kid
Would you consider banning little ones from your location?

Ruling the Net
The U.S. hold on internet policy just got a little looser.

Student Bodies
Energize your marketing by bringing students onboard.

CEO TKO
Put up your dukes, and get your frustrations out.

Perking Up
Employee perks take on a whole new meaning in 2006.

Insights
Free to Wander
This author believes the key to creativity is being goal-free.

Point/Counterpoint
Lending a Hand?
Small-business contracting post-Katrina sparks debate.

Wheels
Office To Go
Order up a side of road-warrior extras.

Hot Trend
All Work, No Play?
Google engineers spend some of their workweek doing anything but work. Could you profit from letting your employees do the same?

Innovation Snapshot
Sticky Business
A decorating dilemma inspired these entrepreneurs' bold and beautiful business concept.

Think Tank
Perfect Casting
To truly unlock your employees' talents, you need to understand who they are and what roles best suit them.

Global Village
Find China
Discover the hot markets in this land of opportunity.

Lead Snapshot
Off Broadway
Employees bring an artistic sensibility to a new york city cleaning company.

Legal
The Ex Games
Protect yourself against competition from ex-workers.

Smart Moves
Supply Chain
Branching out into a new realm of business by buying the assets of a former supplier has its pros and cons. Just ask these entrepreneurs.

Staff Smarts
Check That Temp
What you don't know about a temp's shadowy past can hurt you.

Dollar Signs
All Aboard?
Is your company's concept so cutting edge that investors won't touch it? Here's how to get their attention--and their money.

Funds
Less Is More
Quality counts more than quantity with this fund.

Insurance
Rich Blend
Integrated benefits help your employees--and your company.

Money Snapshot
Teacher's Aid
This education entrepreneur learned some valuable lessons about getting funding.

Personal Finance
New Horizons
More choices for 401(k) and 403(b) plans mean the sky's the limit on your retirement-planning options.

Raising Money
Work With Me
When it comes to lending, finance companies are often less demanding and more understanding than banks.

Rich Returns
The Sky's the Limit
Flying into the wind, entrepreneurs climb to great heights.

Tax Talk
Cash Out
You may be able to take money from your IRA, penalty-free.

Net Sales
Coming On Strong
Your efforts to get to know your customers could be driving them away.

Real Deal
Playing the Fool?
Wise up by avoiding these 5 negotiating mistakes.

Retail Register
Come Back Soon
Before they leave, give shoppers a reason to return.

Sales Force
Break It Up
How to deal when a customer doesn't like your rep

Sales Success
Hanging Tough
Want to land that big account, but not sure how to get to the top? Climb the ladder to success in 3 simple steps.

Sell Snapshot
Built to Last
By making employees its best marketers, this construction company found solid ground.

Tactics
Where's the Chief?
You control your business, but your marketing plan is another story. Take the reins by channeling your inner chief marketing officer.

Biz 101
A Festive Focus
Turn your passion for a specific holiday into a thriving seasonal business by getting your timing right.

Face Your Financials
Look your lender in the eye, and get what you need with this expert advice for funding your startup.

Put Your Best Foot Forward
The do's and don'ts of creating a professional-looking logo

Biz U
Post Graduate Work
Transitioning your college business into the world beyond graduation

eBay Entrepreneur
Good Things in Store
Use an eBay store to set up shop in your own little corner of the eBay universe, and watch sales take off.

Opportunities
Spreading the News
Innovative advertising is catching the eye of both consumers and franchisees.

Smart Ideas
Smart Ideas 04/06
Tee for Two, chair mats and more.

StartUp Features
What's Your Type?
Anyone can start a business! The secret is picking a venture that fits your entrepreneurial personality. Here's how to determine yours.

Nothing But the Best
We present the leaders in 109 franchise categories.

Success Coach
Mental Briefcase
On the road to startup, file away each experience, and use it to help overcome challenges later.

What's Your Problem?
Should I Start a Coupon Biz?
How the web is affecting local coupon businesses.

Buyer's Guide
Light Up a Room
The latest portable projectors will keep your audience's attention everywhere you go without weighing you down en route.

Connections
Go the Distance
One company offers VoIP long-distance rates with no router required.

Digital Edge
Double Duty
New core duo portables pack more processing punch per watt.

Net Profits
This Is Just a Test
Find out what works best by using A/B testing on your website.

Boom Town
With baby boomers flooding in, the Net is a very profitable place.

Tech Snapshot
New Attitude
After dishing the dirt on failing dotcoms, the internet's bad boy proves he can do better.

Wireless
Turn Up the Juice
Tired of recharging on the go? Look for this new label.