Entrepreneur Magazine: March 2006

After the Storm
Gulf Coast entrepreneurs put the pieces back together after Hurricane Katrina.



Almost Famous
Keepers of the Night
With keen eyes for detail, these longtime friends have mastered the art of creating top-notch nightclubs and restaurants.

Biz Travel
Big City, Small Budget
Need a bed in the city that never sleeps? Here's where to go.

Books
Do the Math
A simple equation can help boost your sales.

Forward Features
Healing Hands
How some states are easing the health-insurance burden

Angel in Waiting
Angel investing in early stage companies lags, but are investors latent or just late?

Hacker's Paradise
Watch out for the new wave of computer snooping.

House Always Wins?
What a housing bubble could mean for your business

Trash to Treasure
Products made of unexpected materials showcase creativity.

The Big Payoff
The trend in SMB hiring is pointing to long-term quality over short-term quantity.

You Be the Judge
Are tax incentives to attract businesses unconstitutional?

License To Serve
Buying software licenses just got a little less expensive.

Insights
Copy That
In business, imitation is more than a form of flattery.

Tip Sheet
All That Jazz
Be the star of your next presentation with these tips for wowing your audience.

Wheels
Talk Isn't Cheap
What exactly is the price of chatting while on the road?

Hot Trend
Think Green
Entrepreneurs are turning environmental problems into opportunities.

Innovation Snapshot
Cutting Edge
A diamond manufacturer is crafting new uses for an age-old treasure.

Global Village
Snag Your Cash
Don't get swindled by overseas customers.

Lead Snapshot
Déjà Vu, All Over Again
An entrepreneur learns coming back as CEO requires thinking about business in a new way.

Legal
Behind the Mask
When the corporation doesn't protect its owner

Smart Moves
Out With It
When growing your business, you know you can't do it all on your own. But could you be outsourcing too much?

Staff Smarts
Two of a Kind
Is hiring an entrepreneurial-minded employee a big risk or a smart bet?

Dollar Signs
Clean Credit
It's time to give your credit report its annual checkup. If you find any bugs, kill 'em fast to help keep your business nice and healthy.

Funds
Some Like it Hot
Spice up your portfolio with a Latin American fund.

Insurance
Request Denied?
Protect employees from a health insurance loophole.

Money Snapshot
Bubbling to the Top
One entrepreneur is making his IPO really pop by advertising directly to his customers.

Raising Money
Term Papers
Negotiating a VC investment can be tricky. So does it pay to spell out your terms to potential investors from the get-go?

Rich Returns
Asking For It
Collecting for a good cause may be the sales training your company needs.

Tax Talk
Change is Afoot
New tax laws for 2006 could benefit your business.

Net Sales
One Last Thing
Before they go, give your website visitors a reason to stay--or to come back later--with a well-timed exit pop-up.

Real Deal
Two's Company
Partnering up? Know what you're getting into first.

Retail Register
Sense of Place
Turn your store into a sensory experience.

Sales Force
Make It Snappy
Use an elevator speech to captivate customers.

Sales Success
Break On Through
Are you ready to open the doors to a new industry? Here are some strategies for getting up to speed and winning sales.

Sell Snapshot
Getting Personal
Want devoted customers? Don't just sell them a product--make an impact on their lives.

Tactics
In Any Event...
Whether it's a parade or a 10K run, make your event sponsorship dollars count for everyone involved by following these tips.

Biz 101
Diary of a Startup: Part II
Showing great resilience, our young entrepreneur doesn't let unexpected obstacles derail her business plans.

Just for You
Your startup can make customers smile if you let them design their own retail experiences.

Weird Ways
What's the wildest thing you've ever done to grab a client?

Biz U
Leader of the Pack
Always the first to spot a trend on campus? Now be the first to profit from it, too.

eBay Entrepreneur
Law and Orders
Build your eBay business on a strong legal foundation to keep the bids coming.

Opportunities
Word to the Wireless
Franchising gives freedom and clarity to a lifetime technophile.

'Wich of the South
Two Texans ask, "what's easy to make but delicious to eat?" and find an answer in a sandwich shop.

Smart Ideas
Smart Ideas 03/06
Comfortable gaming, dishes that cool food and more

StartUp Features
The Weekend Entrepreneur
These weekend warriors launched successful businesses in their spare time. Find out how you can put your free hours to work, too.

Bring It Home
Get moving with our ranking of the top 101 homebased franchises.

Success Coach
Your Changing Path
Though your route may curve, you can still make your way to your goal.

What's Your Problem?
Is Starting a Homebased Business For You?
How you can use existing skills to start your own homebased business.

Buyer's Guide
Finding MIMO
If you need to rev up your wi-fi now, a pre-n router could do the trick.

Connections
Going Gnome
Take VoIP for a spin to find out if it's right for your company.

Digital Edge
Pocket Books
If you're a Microsoft office junkie, this accounting program might be the all-in-one tool you need to bring your business's books in line.

Net Profits
In Harm's Way?
A plan can help you keep your website running in a time of crisis.

Serve 'Em Right
When it comes to customer service on the web, think big.

Tech Snapshot
Can You See It Now?
Turning cell phone screens into tiny TVs has become big business for this pair.

Wireless
The N is Near
A new wireless standard is on the way, but when?