Cover Story
Digital Divide?You've heard about the mudslinging between the Valley and the Alley. Now hear the truth.
Columns
Been ThereRound TwoYou're about ready to say good-bye to Business #1 . . . but are you ready to say hello to Business #2?
Biz 101Bite Your TongueIf you're afraid of what people will find if they do an online search of your name or company, follow this tips to clean up your image.
BizSceneJust a Game?In the game of life, this video game will tell you if you've got what it takes to start a business.
License To ProfitNot a creative genius? You don't have to be if you can find a product that's available to license.
The ProfilerIf you're looking for some press about your business, check out ProfilesUnlimited.com to get information about you and your company out to the press.
Au NaturalLaunching a skin-care company from the ground up
GutsTime OutEffective tips for handling business conflicts
Hot TipsEnjoy Your StayIf you own an online business, you won't want to miss these tips for creating loyal customers.
House RulesThat's a PromiseIf you're ready to get your business in shape, try implementing these four resolutions.
Smokin'!Get a stylish, chic desk without breaking the bank.
MoneyMoney In The BankImportant information about electronic money transfers
Smooth MovesThere's still time to lower this year's tax bill…but don't wait too long: Time's running out.
It FiguresHow to determine how much of a line of credit you need for your growing business
Play HardOver The River . . .Redline Snowmobiles' 954 Revolution
Virtual Box OfficeThe WEB Theatre from WEB PayPerView.com
Just Cruisin’Chrysler's 2001 PT Cruiser
SecretsMoney TalksResources that offer guidance on the how-tos of paying your employees
SellGive, and Ye Shall ReceiveSome simple dos and don'ts regarding holiday gift-giving.
Think Big
Biz UShower PowerRunning a succesful business . . . out of a shower stall? Why you might want to check out business incubators
Gen TechExpress LaneProfile of Optimal Robotics Corp. which created the U-scan Express, an automated self-checkout system
Sole ProprietorProfile of Zappos.com Inc., an any-shoe-you-could-want Web site
Hot BizLap of LuxuryWith children making up one of the hottest markets around, why not start your own upscale children's product company?
InnovationsMaster PlanIf you want to see your product get on store shelves, you'd better have more than one plan in place.
OpportunityShape UpSuper Clean Yacht Service Franchising Inc.
Scent-sational!Botanical Scents of Nature business opportunity
Smart IdeasWorking WondersMatching legal, documented, insured workers with short-term jobs
Dry HeatNeed your dry cleaning done at 2 a.m.? Log onto this 24/7 dry cleaning Web site.
Wired World
BrowsingWho’s Calling?Don't miss those calls! Check out these Web-based voice-mail services.
Hit the BooksInexpensive Web-based tools that will help you with your accounting tasks
E-BizDot Who?When you're doing business online, don't ignore offline methods of marketing.
E-WareJumpin’ JackFlashBrayder Technologies' JackFlash memory application
GearCamera SlySony's Contact 323 Internet-capable videoconferencing system
Saving GraceKingston Technology's 128MB CompactFlash Card
Slim JimIBM's NetVista X40 slim desktop computer
Tech KnowShop 'Til You DropThe ins and outs of shopping online for whatever you need for your business
Wise BuysDown FlatWith prices falling fast, you may want to examine the latest generation of flat-panel monitors.