April 1998
Better Off Dead?
Eight ways to spot a product line that's doomed.
Roll With It
State-of-the-art tech tools.
Junk It
You're not the only one who hates spam.
Sight For Sore Eyes
Could adjusting your monitor reduce eye strain?
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Turning Point
The case against British au pair Louise Woodward raised concerns about our nation's child-care services. Can small business calm the storm?
Chain Reaction
Do you have what it takes to run a string of stores overseas...in Siberia?
Table For One?
If you hate dining solo, you're not alone.
Recipe For Success
Cheesecake maven gives destitute women a second chance.
Baby Steps
"Dancing Baby" cuts quite a rug.
Making Your Move
Relocating your business means more than packing boxes. Make sure you're ready long before moving day.
Lend Me Your Ears
Take heed: If you're oblivious to your customers' needs, your sales pitch could fall on deaf ears.
Look Before You Leap
In <i>What Were They Thinking? Lessons I've Learned From Over 80,000 New Product Innovations and Idiocies</i>, product development consultant Robert McMath reveals why some products succeed while others fail miserably.
Get It Together
Using computer power to organize your life.
United We Stand
Rather than swim alone in today's murky business waters, entrepreneurs are pairing up through strategic alliances.
Chips Ahoy!
Alternative chip makers are sailing into the mainstream PC market -- bringing more choices for computer buyers.
Image Counts
Scanners are an integral part of today's office. Here's how to get the most for your money.
Shoestring Startups
24 businesses you can start for $3,000 or less.
Dream Weaver
Great frame-ups, product launcher, kid stuff.
Good Calls
Your success is on the line when you choose an office phone
Power Of Attorneys
Take the law into your own hands.
Perfect Presents
Wrap up profits with a gift basket business.
You Make The Calls
6 steps to turning cold calls into hot sales.
Dishing It Out
Help yourself to success as a specialty food entrepreneur.
Exercise Your Options
Offering stock options could help you nab the most desirable employees.
`Hi' Hopes
Does your brochure get prospective customers to buy...or say bye-bye?
Spin Cycle
Yesterday's music funds today's schools.
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Take this hackneyed phrase and make it mean something in your business.
Revenge Of The Nerds
Yesterday's computer geeks stake a claim in cyberspace. Guess who's cool now?
Trade Shows
Mark your calendar.
Market Watch
Do you know who your customers are?
Back To Basics
Vitamin C face cream? Coconut oil soap? A growing number of entrepreneurs are cleaning up by going au naturel.
Winner's Circle
Your chances of hitting the venture capital jackpot could depend on who you know.
What's The Problem?
Next time a customer cancels an order, find out what you did wrong -- and fix it!
Design Of The Times
Greeting cards reflect the changing face of America.
Tech Advantage
Don't know your modem from your monitor? Get tech-savvy -- or watch your marketing efforts suffer.
Honor Roll
Giving rewards to prize employees.
Bragging Rights
Think your product is better than your competitors'? Be sure you can back it up.
Dress Rehearsal
In the land of simulation, you can test sales strategies, plot market development and more -- without a bit of risk.
Up For Review
Is your accountant helping your business---or upping your tax bill? Take a close look.
Life Of The Party?
This company may seem ho-hum to everyone - except its investors.
An Offer You Can't Refuse
If you're looking to raise $1 million or less, an exempt stock offering can help you avoid the hassles of formal IPO registration and get you the money you need.
Packing A Punch
When you want an investment that has some punch in today's uncertain market, a municipal fund may be a good contender.
College Material
On a mission for tuition.
Electric Avenue
Do utility funds turn you off? This one could brighten up your portfolio.
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