February 2005
Make a List, Check it Twice
Can you check off all the items on our list? If not, fine-tune your business skills with these insider tips from entrepreneurial guru Guy Kawasaki.
Tech Buzz 02/05
iPods for business, protecting Linux and more
Out of Reach
Some say that the SBA is withholding contracts--and important information.
United Nation
Post-election, can the parties reach out to entrepreneurs on the issues that matter most?
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No More Ms. Nice Guy
Do nice girls really finish last in the business world?
It Figures 02/05
Fraud capitals, entrepreneurial vets and more
Making Book
Take control of your company's finances with new accounting software from Microsoft.
Old the Phone
Find out where you can recycle your cell phone.
Data to Go
When you're on the move, stay connected for less.
Sharing the Wealth
Want to get a piece of the eBay pie? Joining its affiliate program can be a good way to do just that.
Tip Over?
Things to think about before adding a tip jar to your place of business
The Light Fantastic
The latest ultraportables are light on weight, but not on features.
Gear 02/05
Reviewing the latest monitors and laser printers for the office
Tying the Knot
With a new generation of routers, VoIP and Wi-Fi form a union to benefit your business.
New Way to 7(a)
With no more federal subsidy, entrepreneurs are uncertain about the future of small-business loans.
Fees of Danger
When assessing commercial loan costs, the interest rate is often only a drop in the bucket.
FAM Matters
This is not your father's equity-income fund.
Stake a Claim
With liability insurance, timing is everything.
Makeover Magic
Real-world business advice from a hit makeover TV show
At Your Service
In the service industry? This tracking survey will help you get the information you need.
TV or PC?
This monitor is the answer to all your computer and entertainment needs.
Getting Personal
Take a closer look at the up-and-coming personalized search engine.
Meth to Their Madness
Do some of your employees have a need for speed? Find out how to handle it.
Force of Habit
Here's one leadership rut you don't want to get out of.
What a Concept!
Look at these concept cars to see what the future holds for your fleet.
Slip-Slidin' Away?
Will a decline in businesses be a downer for entrepreneurs?
Snapshot 02/05
Daniel Lubetzky, 36, founder of PeaceWorks LLC in New York City
Soul to Soul
Lord, have mercy--your mama's down-home cooking has gone gourmet.
Falling Behind
Has dependence on tech made us less productive?
Feedback 02/05
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Resources 02/05
Websites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
Click It
Our "Biz 101" tech makeover winner learns to save time and money.
Workplace 2005
Telecommuting, virtual offices, dispersed staff . . . if you're worried that you can't keep up with the ever-changing workplace, never fear. Here's a jump-start on new trends and technologies to help you ease your business into the future.
Managing Remote Workers
Sounds like it's as easy as pushing a button, but managing workers remotely takes a lot of learning, communication and trust, as these entrepreneurs found out.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Stay connected with these technology systems that give you and your employees the ultimate freedom of mobility.
Speed Demons
These 105 franchises put the pedal to the metal and are looking to smash records with their full-throttle growth.
Labor for Love
Learn what this romantic holiday can teach small-business owners.
Strike a Pose
Yoga improved these entrepreneurs' well-being. Now they're bringing it to the masses.
Breaking the Ice
Want skeptical customers to warm up to your product? Here's the scoop on how to win them over.
What's the Big Idea?
Feeling stuck in a rut? Rethink your predicament, make a plan, and succeed.
Getting No Respect?
You're still a student, but by being polished, poised and professional, you can get the respect you deserve as an entrepreneur.
Smart Ideas 02/05
Celebrity-shaped cookies and in-home teachers
What's New 02/05
Bottled perfection
Finding Contract Work Online
Follow these five tips to make freelance bidding sites work for you.
Heir Raising
This family plans to make franchising part of its future for generations to come.
Funny Stuff
Laughter is the best marketing, so find your sense of humor.
Size Doesn't Matter
Sample these microenterprise programs to help you start small.
Skill Bill
Changing fields? Your industrial evolution still relies on your old skill sets.
It's Settled
A new law makes it easier to reach settlements.
Cover Me
How to spread the risk of a deal around
Lower Your Employee Expectations
Are your first impressions of new hires forcing them out the door? Then it's time to open your eyes.
Management Buzz 02/05
Employee auctions, the value of employee reviews and more
Keeping Mums
Want a fiercely loyal work force? It's no secret--it pays to treat working mothers right.
Spread the Word
Get customers talking, and they'll do your advertising for you.
Close to Home
Geographic-targeting features get your online message to customers right around the corner.
6 Tips for Getting Press
Need exposure? Follow these 6 tips to win press coverage for your growing business.
Capture the Tag
Are RFID tags in danger of being hacked?
Marketing Buzz 02/05
Benefiting from blogs, satisfied e-customers and more
Right on Target
Hit the mark with prospective customers by learning how to find their hot buttons.
Wheel Charity
Fair market value is out, while the actual sale price is in for setting car-donation write-offs.
Money Buzz 02/05
Hybrid securities, female purchasing power and more
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