January 2002
It's a Stretch
Too small to take on big clients? Not enough big clients to grow? Unsnag your Catch-22 before business growth becomes a self-defeating concept.
Disastrous Effects
How does a business survive when it's too close to a national crisis for comfort?
Green Eggs & Scam
17 business scams--from telephone trickery to Web wrongdoing--to avoid at all costs
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Triple Threat
Think franchising is all burgers and maid services? These three franchisees will prove you wrong with their quirky companies.
Follow the Flight Plan
Learning to fly can teach you everything you need to help your business take off.
No. 1 With Everything
Make it a combo. Subway is going home with its 10th No. 1 franchise title.
Well-Fed?
Will Greenspan's successor be able to give the economy the nourishment it needs?
The Quilted Picker-Upper
Celebrating the highs (and the lows) of dotcom culture with a needle and thread.
Dotcom Damage
Will the entrepreneurial role of women become the Net era's greatest casualty?
Barduous Journey
Looking for answers on the toilsome path of running a business? Ask Shakespeare.
It Figures 01/02
Financing sources, whom customers trust, what makes Internet visitors buy and more
To the Swift
The race for more PC clock speed continues, leaving a confusing array of chip choices-and cheaper prices-in its wake.
Cool Clicks 01/02
Get tailored news from Clip Genius and find encouragement to get online iBizResources.
Burning Questions
We asked everything you'd ever want to ask, and these franchisees had the answers.
3rd Annual Million-Dollar Ideas
A brand-new year, a brand-new you--all set to start the business you've always wanted. Here are 12 ideas to set you on your way to your first million.
The Idol Life
Their fame will outlive them, their money will probably outlast their fame, and what these entrepreneurial geniuses learned about running businesses will be passed from generation to generation-starting with you.
365-Day Forecast
Will the economy bounce back in 2002? We'll let the experts answer that one.
Hot Disks 01/02
Secure your company's site and network, use more than one OS and more.
Tragic Taste
When does showing your company's support cross the "downright tacky" line?
Class Distinction
Blue-collar workers and seniors are on the Net and demanding your attention.
Drink Tank
Grab a cold one and read on to uncover the latest trends in the beverage industry.
Fair Enough
To be a better negotiator, learn to tell the difference between a lie and <i>a lie</i>.
Vast Improvement
You can't argue against a market that comprises 70 percent of Americans.
No Strings Attached
We could spout the numbers all day, but you already know wireless is rising untethered.
Come to a Head
Once you've got a great headline for your ad, don't skimp on the details.
Coming On Strong
Don't call them also-rans. These 5 franchise industries are burning up the track.
A New Face
From its Sugarbath and milk formula product lines to its partnership with luxury giant LVMH, there's nothing stale about Fresh.
Watch Out!
Hey, suckers! Here's how to <i>not</i> throw your money away on a get-rich-quick scheme.
Age Issues
Blaze a new trail or go with old reliable? That's what you have to decide before you buy a franchise.
In Capital Letters
There are three things you simply have to know before financing a franchise: S-B-A.
How Do You Spell "Relief"?
For businesses hurt by the September 11 attacks, the answer may be "IRS."
When You <i>Really</i> Lose Customers
They've changed e-mail addresses without telling you. But new services mean wayward clients aren't gone forever.
Gear 01/02
Move Ethernet connections with ease and a Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi-compatible laptop
Tech Buzz 01/02
Microsoft makes a business-friendly handheld OS, and get ready for a new tech services solution.
Inside the Box
New software slowing you down? Get a high-end Athlon or P4 processor for your new PC, and you'll do fine.
Taking Credit
Card issuers are really rolling out the red carpet for their business customers, but is there a catch? Not if you act responsibly.
Itsy-Bitsy Bonds
No more waiting around till your company hits the multimillion-dollar mark-now bonds are for businesses of all sizes.
No Whammies!
Winning $10,000 on a game show is a good cure for cold feet about buying a franchise.
No Long-Term Parking
Keep it moving! Your products belong on the shelves, not in a warehouse--and retailers won't have it any other way.
Management Buzz 01/02
Re-evaluating the economics of your business relationships and maintaining friendly relations with laid-off employees
New Management
It's your way or the highway, right? So how do you get that manager you just hired not to hit the next on-ramp?
Taking Calls
Are state and federal laws taking the telephone out of your sales arsenal?
Outside Chance
When the old sales plays aren't scoring, it's time to call in the Gipper: a sales consultant to rally your team.
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