October 2002
Make an Impact With Your Image
We hope your potential customers are bracing themselves--because your business is about to make some serious noise.
Book Learnin'
We could all learn from this bookseller's environmental and philanthropic ideals.
Do You Hear Something?
Could that sound be small businesses finally getting their voice heard in politics?
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Muddled Middle
Good or bad, slackers and stars are stealing attention from everyone in between.
Who Let the Blogs Out?
Blogging has become one of the hottest Web trends. How can it help your business?
A New Standard
Finished sweating through your ISO 9000 certification? Time to think about ISO 14001.
Hiring Hardships
The economy may have taken a dive, but that didn't make the talent pool any deeper.
It's Alive!
AI isn't as sci-fi as you may think. Take a closer look at your office technology.
Must-Try Cities
Time for a visit to D&B & Entrepreneur's best cities for entrepreneurship
Help Me Out, Here
You helped yourself become a successful entrepreneur. Why don't you help others?
Weigh Your Opt-Ins
An effective e-newsletter really brings in business, but what is an effective e-newsletter?
Decent Proposals
It's time to put an offer on the table. But first, you have to write one.
OK, Let's Review
Appraising your sales staff's performance doesn't have to be the biggest pain in anybody's year.
Souped Up
Get your start-up running at peak performance levels with our 20-point tuneup.
Public Opinion
Becoming synonymous with inflated valuations and dotcom disasters hasn't done much for IPOs' reputation. How long before we can start to talk about going public again without snickering?
Trust Is a Must
In the eyes of employees, investors, clients and the public at large, honesty is the only policy that will do.
Environmentally Sound Startup
There's never been a better time to start a green business.
Bootstrapping Your Startup
No, you don't need investors to start your dream business. Here's how to make it happen with your own money.
Big Shots
Are your chances of landing a big accounting firm following Enron down the drain?
Barter to the Cause
Does cutting costs sound like a good start-up idea? Read on for 5 tips to help you save money by bartering.
Not Playing Around
It's no longer all fun and games in the online video game market--you now have to add profits to the mix.
Marketing to a Niche
How do I get the word out about my business in a very specialized market?
The Bigger, the Better
If you need quick cash flow to stay in business—and who doesn't?—skip the small retailers and go straight for companies that buy in bulk.
Here's the Keys
Looking for a new business idea? Keep an ear open for what people grumble about . . . especially if they can afford to drive Lamborghinis.
What's New 10/02
Can a restaurant that serves healthy food and greasy burgers survive?
Airborne Intelligence
Know who keeps up with the goings-on of a franchise? The advisory council.
Raising Money for Global Expansion
Getting financing for your international venture isn't as simple as cashing a few traveler's checks.
Do Tips Count as Income?
The IRS wrestles with restaurants over tip reporting and scores a big win.
Money Buzz 10/02
Detecting phony currency, a federal bill to loosen the tight capital market and more
Top 25 Cities
Get a closer look at Entrepreneur and Dun & Bradstreet's 9th annual listing of the best cities for entrepreneurs.
A Bright Idea?
Are 2.5G phones really as smart as they're supposed to be? Judge for yourself.
Gear 10/02
The newest handheld goes back to basics; conference calling on a cell phone
Cool Clicks 10/02
A site for PDA addicts; go international with this online database of worldwide companies
Straight Talking
To tell or not to tell? That's a no-brainer if you want to build credibility with your customers.
Take Note!
With its fresh features and style, don't be so quick to write off the new tablet PC.
Management Buzz 10/02
Why laid-off execs are seeking smaller firms; brainstorming tips
Keeping the Balls Rolling
Conforming to industry and customer tastes put a happy ending on this handmade's tale.
Let's Get Creative
Creativity is what makes the world go round. How do you keep from missing the ride?
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