July 1999


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You've Got Mail
Tired of combatting technical problems and the latest spam attack? Outsource your e-mail operations, and you could be left hassle-free.
To The Rescue?
If Microsoft's new XML e-commerce framework lives up to its 'faster, less expensive' predictions, netpreneurs may soon have a new hero.
Spread The Wealth
Current solutions make it high time to link all your computers to the Internet.
Trade Rumors
Don't let popular fears of an impending Latin American market crash get you down.
Mad Millennium Money
While Y2K may pose a problem for some, certain entrepreneurs are finding millennium fever to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity--literally.
Eyes On The Prize
Thinking about making your top salesperson a department manager? You'd better look beyond the obvious.
Best Gets For Less
When it comes to office equipment, you surely get what you pay for. Whether you're a cheapskate or a big spender, we show you how to get the most bang for your buck.
Field Of Dreams
You don't have to be Mark McGwire to score big in sports. Here's how you can hit a home run with a sports event franchise.
Playing With The Big Boys
Your office is a card table; your staff is you and your dog. How do you convince big clients your company's got what it takes? Two words: Fake it.
Credit and Background Checks
Digging up dirt on the people that affect your business
Choice Cuts
Action on Capitol Hill this year could leave you with a larger after-tax share of the profits.
Burnt Offerings?
It's understandable to be bedazzled by the riches you see in other companies' IPOs. But before you follow their lead, make sure your company is cut out for going public.
Full Plate
Piling stocks and bonds into your portfolio makes for a healthy investment.
Forging Ahead
White House labors to put procurement projects into entrepreneurs' hands.
Uncle Sam Steps In
State and federal governments save the day with insurance assistance for entrepreneurs.
Time On Their Side
You need good employees. They need increased flexibility. Here's how the twain shall meet.
Avoiding a Too-Early Succession
Hand your kids a key to the business too early, and you could unlock the wrong attitude.
Lost Wagers
The stakes are high when dealing with employees who have gambling problems.
Is It Greek To You?
With just 3.4 defects per million units, the Six Sigma strategy may seem somewhat foreign. Welcome to the quality-assurance system the big boys use.
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Quit your browsing! Here are our picks for 100 of the top Web sites for entrepreneurs.
For Good Cause
For these entrepreneurs, success means more than just a big bottom line. Meet our 1999 Socially Responsible Franchisees of the Year.
Reading A Market
This bookseller figured out how to survive in the land of the giants: Find a niche and hit it hard.
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