August 2000
Under The Sun
Thanks to all the news about Microsoft, a future of all-Internet technology has swamped magazines and TV lately, but for Sun Microsystems' Scott McNealy, ideas like those are nothing new.
Shopping Pals
Earn a stellar ranking and watch customers come back for more.
Ice Cubes To Eskimos
Not possible? We've got 35 pieces of advice that will change the way you think about selling.
It's Not Enough
Don't banks frown on asking for more money?
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Walking the Walk
The Seminar Center's Eli and Elsie Marcus don't just talk the talk. Their actions--compared to their shady competitors'--speak volumes.
Any Time, Anywhere
That's the idea-and it could give travelers access to your business like never before.
Get Smart
Unimpressed by IP phones? That may be about to change.
Double Duty
Travel globally, and bring your cell-phone number with you.
Take It With You
Toshiba's Portege 7200CT notebook computer
Good Dog
Shaun Jackson Design's Doggie Bags supplementary carrying case that attaches to the case for your laptop
On The Mark
Virtual Ink's mimio portable PC peripheral that converts ordinary whiteboards into electronic whiteboards
On A Roll
Dymo-Caster's LabelWriter Turbo label printer
Mr. Fix-It
The man to call when your business's finances are more fixer-upper than fantastic
Big Emerging Markets
All the information you need to know on the world's key emerging markets
The Write Stuff
A grammatical site for those who earned less than A's in English
Spanning the Globe
The Internet provides worldwide access to your Web site, but are you ready to trek into foreign territory?
Wise Buys
Reviews of ClickStamp Online, an Internet postage solution, and BuyByByte, a Web site that allows merchants to post items for sale for free
Let Them Eat.
The right buzzwords can whet consumer appetite for your product.
At Risk
Shaken up by market volatility? That wake-up call can help you hone your investment strategy.
Wise Buys
Reviews of Apps.com, a Web site with Web-based software and information on application service providers, and ZoneAlarm, a computer system monitor
The Inkjet Set
Laser printer prices got you down? Ink your next printer deal.
If I Were President . . .
Bush and Gore make very different promises on the subject of tax cuts.
A Cut Above
How can I target a Web site to a low-tech audience?
Book 'Em
Review of <i>The Power of Focus</i>
Viva Las Lasers
Low-priced laser printer can handle most small-office tasks.
Toy With It
Advice from an experienced toy inventor about coming up with and developing your ideas
Keep Your Cool
Start your own teen clothing and accessories business.
Party On, Wayne
How to throw a business party that has people talking for months
Ode To Creativity
Need visibility for your product or service? Here are a few high-impact strategies.
Sweet and Low
You can start for less than $10K. Here are 10 hot businesses that won't break the bank.
Gotcha!
A comedy of errors is only funny when it happens to someone else. Enjoy these tales of start-up blunders-but don't let them happen to you.
Party Politics
Your dotcom launch party doesn't have to cost you all that hard-won venture capital. If you're gonna do it, do it right. We show you how.
Raising Money
The secret to your financial smarts might be in the way you were brought up.
Walls Can Wait
. . . because the cubicle is the current state of office space.
Weirdest Inspiration I Ever Had
Real life story from a successful entrepreneur
Sugar & Spice
Forget what girls are made of--what do they <i>buy</i>?
Got South Asia?
With big populations and wealth, South Asia does a business good.
Culture Club
Cultural diversity is this entrepreneur's game.
Doing It For Themselves
Woman investors are changing business.
Opportunity On The Fly
The Air Force wants <i>you</i>.
Women Of The World
Business pilgrimage to Africa
Who's Game?
Those bleeps and bloops on the laptop next to you aren't work being done.
Book Smart
Which wireless booking system is right for you?
Business & Pleasure
Doing business in Charleston, South Carolina
Road Notes
Deals from Skyway Airlines and Hawthorn Suites and a review of <i>Plane Spotter</i>
Web Site
This site aims to be your one-stop Internet selling tool.
Speaking Freely
Are you breaking First Amendment law when you fire that loudmouthed employee?
Web Site
Information on business malpractice insurance
Off The Shelf
The FTC takes a second look at retailer slotting fees.
Handy Banks
Palm Pilots now make banking <i>hand-y</i>. Get it?
Slow Ride
The more VC, the less control. Why not take it easy?
Web Site
Financial and business information on more than 180 countries worldwide
Web Site
Lawn firm offers free articles on legal issues surrounding family businesses.
Going .Going.
Get in on the action-for cheap-via ad auctions.
Ready And Able
Are you ignoring the latest buying powerhouse?
Enter The Limelight
Five ways to make headlines
Hire Calling
Why fill your office with job seekers based on resumes alone? Connect with prospects via the Net and see what they have to offer.
They Hate You.They Really, Really Hate You
What to do when you're the target of an anti-employer Web site
In The 'Hood
The world's growing at Internet speed, but your local economic development agency's still watching out for you.
Map It Out
Don't make raises and bonuses hidden treasure--tell your employees what to do.
Damn Dotcoms!
Sick of those IPO-hungry, venture-capital-depleting, media-attracting darlings of the tech world? Moan all you want, but while you're whining, the real winners in traditional business are positioning themselves to ride the e-coattails.
Class Act!
Looks like a class? Smells like a class? Not at all, but as far as learning goes, online training does a pretty good virtual impersonation.
Franchisees Wanted
Money Mailers wants to help--and it has the jump-start program to prove it.
What Price Technology?
An inexpensive way to introduce your new product
Hungry For More
Tell people where to eat and how to get there.
Better Safe Than Sorry
Protect yourself and your business with a partnership agreement.
Bulking Up
How to find wholesale sources
Got A Secret?
When do you tell your current boss about your new business?
Sherlock "Homes"
Solve the case of "The Mystery House" for buyers.
Perfect Fit
For this franchisee, incorporating a rental-car business into his lube-and-tune was just right.
Fruitful Pursuit
Have your bouquet and eat it, too!
Wire-Free America
Not only wire-free--these franchisees became boss-free within their own industry.
Planting The Seed
It's harvest time for new lawn care franchises as program is put into practice.
Package Deal
Get your tape. Get your boxes. Buy some stamps. Pay a franchise fee. 'Cause one man's mail can be another man's business.
Franchise Enlightenment
Around the world of franchising in less than three days
Trade Shows
Mark your calendar.
Financing
Nonprofits offer new twists in microinvesting.
Expert Help
Boards give experienced advice.
Grant Opportunity
Contest could jump-start your business.
Homework
Your first assignment: Let employees telecommute.
Office Faux
Most-imitated labels in 2000: Channel, DKNY.and Xerox?
Keeping It Simple
Could your company stand to be more efficient and cost-effective? We know how-and it's totally free.
Smart Stock Strategies for Family Businesses
Every relative seems to want a piece of the family business pie--don't let your business be a casualty of these shareholding squables.
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