October 2000
You Win! Poor You!
Critics are following your every move. Competitors are targeting you. Your friends resent you. Now why'd you have to go and be a success?
Making Time
Support the 1<font size=1><sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub></font>-income household. When workers deserve raises, offer them time instead.
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In With The New
Yes, it's important to treat your existing customers well-but experts say the key to fast growth is seeking out new faces.
Around The World
Standard & Poor's Index Services provides a quick look at international financial data.
Sign Of The Times
Recent legislation gives new meaning to "put your John Hancock here."
At Your Service
You can't custom-order an outside software developer, but you can still find what you need.
What Taboo?
Catching your employees making goo-goo eyes at each other--even at you? Office romance is on the rise and, believe it or not, most say there's nothing wrong with that.
Any Questions?
Of course! We've got <i>15 </i>of them--and they're the 15 that startup gurus Paul and Sarah Edwards are asked the most. (Answers are included.)
No Beggars Here
Don't jump at any VC who waves a checkbook in your direction-do your research first.
A Sore Site For Eyes
If a sloppy Web site is your calling card, don't expect a call from lenders.
So Close . . . Yet So Far
You're buying a business, but your banker won't loan you the full amount--here's what to do.
The Killer Commute
Is it costing your employees a fortune? A new program may ease their burden.
Found In Cyberspace
Where's that phone number, address, budget, important memo? Everywhere-at least with an online data storage solution.
In Good Company
Got a great idea but don't have the time to develop it yourself? Why not hire an invention marketing firm to turn your great idea into a great product?
Going Off
The Web seems to be the hottest thing around, but how do you benefit from it without creating your own Web site? Start your own Web promotion company.
Opportunity Knocks
It's been proven that the power of the mind is strong, so why not cultivate an "opportunity mindset" to help you find the success you deserve?
Crash And Learn
A few real-life examples will help you learn from the marketing mistakes of others.
Too Sexy
Charisma, charm, wit, success...maybe some people do have it all. Meet 11 of today's sexiest entrepreneurs.
Hooked On Speed
Gen Y consumers want high-speed everything, and they're not slowing down any time soon. Is your Web site up to par?
Oh, Give Me a Home
Roll up your sleeves and get your homebased biz off the ground with these 21 tips.
Yule Be Sorry
On the 87th day of Christmas, your Web site gave to me.a late order under my tree.
Wise Buys
Review of multilingual interfaces from LivePerson Inc. and NetMechanic's HTML Toolbox Version 2.0 HTML problem-solving software
In the Piggy Bank
If your kids are working for you, don't miss tax and savings breaks.
Wise Buys
Review of Microsoft's Office 2000 for Macintosh and Microsoft's "patch" for Inernet Explorer 5.5's privacy invasion problem
Invested Interest
William J. O'Neil of Investor's Business Daily offers up some tips on managing your investments with a little start-up experience thrown in.
The Aging And The Restless
Yes, boomers are bringing a whole new meaning to the concept of getting older-and that means whole new opportunities in franchising.
Web Site
Oh Golly not only refers to a place to put your business online but offers some cool perks as well.
Et Cetera, Et Cetera
Will the founder of Mail Boxes Etc. repeat his success with a digital photography "etc."?
Road Notes
New service from American Airlines, Marriott International and Euro Vacations.com
Escape Velocity
You need to decide when you're in and when you're out of any contract. Here's how to do it.
On Target?
Top prospects change as your business changes. Here's how to fine-tune your marketing message so it hits home year after year.
Drop The Bomb
Don't blow up chances at your best applicants with job acceptance deadlines.
How To Net Vets
Get first crack at skilled military vets <i>before</i> they hit the civilian labor market.
Frankenstein's Manager
Lousy employee leadership got you down? Hey, Dr. Entrepreneur, here's how to <i>build </i>the perfect supervisor.
Giving Stock to the Next Generation
Are you gifting stock to the younger generation for the right reasons?
We, The Jury
In a landmark age-discrimination ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court defers to the judgment of the jury.
Blurred Vision
Don't expect your employees to be carbon copies of yourself. It takes an owner to have the dedication of an owner.
One-Stops Are Stopping Short
A new federal employment and job training system is still working out the kinks.
What's Up, Doc?
Imagine starting an Internet-based business with your own money. OK . . . now stop laughing--these entrepreneurs did it and lived to tell the tale.
Biz Lit
It's sort of like<i> Reading Rainbow </i>for entrepreneurs-only we couldn't get Levar Burton to host.
What Are You Reading?
Listen up to what books have engrossed your fellow entrepreneurs.
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