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December 2005

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December 2005

Entrepreneur | December 2005
December 2005
Entrepreneur Magazine
Business Ideas

Hot Trends to Explore

Get fired up! Ignite your profits with our inside look at the hottest trends and best business ideas for 2006.

Growing a Business

Complying With Government Regulations

Implementing Sarbox-style strategic governance changes can help small businesses woo---and win---more big customers.

Business News

The Coast is Clear

Security software lets you know who's on the network.

Science & Technology

RSS Explained

Barter's back, new home networks and more

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Business News

Gear 12/05

This new iPod Nano sets the bar for MP3 players.

Marketing

Is Your Website Annoying?

Your website might be annoying customers. Here's how to change that.

Marketing

Stop Click Fraud

Learn how to combat click fraud before it drains your ad budget.

Science & Technology

Review of Color Printers

Brighten up your documents with a versatile, vivid color printer.

Science & Technology

Is Google's IM/VoIP Combo Worth It?

Find out if Google's marriage of IM and VoIP is worthy of raves.

Business News

Earners, Keepers

Two entrepreneurs pump up Puerto Rico's economy while taking advantage of its tax incentives.

Science & Technology

Tiny Hard Drives

Keep all your essential data in the palm of your hand with today's breed of flash sticks and teeny, tiny hard drives.

Business News

What's In a Name?

There's often more to a fund than its moniker.

Money & Finance

Hiring a Funding Advisor

If you're heading out on the fundraising trail, consider taking a guide along to keep your company on the right path.

Growing a Business

Getting Flood Insurance

Though costs will likely go up in the wake of the recent hurricanes, flood insurance is still a life preserver worth considering.

Business News

Don't Mention It

Your reporting burden may now be a little bit lighter.

Business News

Money Buzz 12/05

Limiting investors' partnership power, shrinking health care and more

Business News

Up for Review

Now's the time to evaluate your insurance coverage.

Business News

Art of Persuasion

By making evidence come to life, this entrepreneur ensures the whole truth gets told.

Business News

Take Your Perch

Get the bird's-eye view that can help alert you to potential problems.

Franchise

Pushing Forward

Is enough being done in the franchise industry to encourage diversity? An expert has his say.

Starting a Business

It's Who You Know

If you really know how to work your connections, a successful startup is less than 6 degrees away.

Business News

Resources 12/05

Websites, organizations, events and more to grow your business

Business News

Disaster and Relief

Ready to put this year behind you? Don't forget those still in need while you're looking to the future.

Business News

Feedback 12/05

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Business News

It Figures 12/05

Negative cost-cutting, a $761 billion market and more

Business News

Close Quarters

You want to yell "Get your act together," but twentysomethings are facing more than you think.

Business News

Bound & Gagged

How will the battle over mandatory binding arbitration affect you?

Marketing

Make No Mistake

The things you do--and don't do--could keep you from closing sales. Watch out for these 5 common mistakes, and learn how to avoid them.

Business News

Protect Yourself From Hackers

Build the best defense you can against hackers.

Business News

Tempting Fate

How far would you go to finance your startup?

Business News

#1 Source of Brand

The best marketing slogans of today--and all time

Thought Leaders

Back to Basics

Sick of the rat race? Embrace the simple life with a business that soothes customers' souls.

Growing a Business

In Good Time

Make the most of your precious minutes with a time-management system that works.

Business News

Got It, Flaunt It?

Know where to draw the line between subtly sexy and sleazy.

Business News

Save the Date

An online calendar service is the next crusade for one serial software entrepreneur.

Business News

Enter the Center

Seeking stylish boutiques, malls are courting entrepreneurs.

Business News

Diary of a Startup

Follow this young entrepreneur on her way to opening a gym for teens.

Starting a Business

Thriving In A Bad Location

Make your business succeed in a location where others have failed.

Growing a Business

International E-tiquette

Avoid embarrassing faux pas in online global communications.

Business News

Don't Blow the Show

Make the most of your first trade show by breezing past these 5 common blunders.

Business Ideas

Home Office Tips for Holiday Houseguests

Keep your home business running smoothly with these three tips for entertaining holiday guests.

Business News

Editor's Pick 12/05

Our favorite tech gadgets and software to keep your business running smoothly

Business News

Tech Toy 12/05

More bytes, less bark

Business News

Making Merry

This innovator really lights up a room . . .or a house, or a city.

Starting a Business

Put a Lid on It!

An infomercial for this inventor's snappy new food containers helped her seal the deal with a large retailer.

Growing a Business

Catch Me If You Can

Keep clear of the cold and flu this season by packing smart.

Growing a Business

Holiday Bonus Ideas

Holiday bonuses that really hit it big with employees

Business News

Hire Up

The numbers don't lie--small-business hiring is still resilient.

Business News

Fighting Chance

Even a co-founder off at war couldn't hold this firm back.

Business News

Cars to Splurge On

Treat yourself to something gorgeous, sexy and lots of fun.

Business News

Defining a Dream

An entrepreneur's knack for decision making and her drive to move forward blend into the sweet smell of success.

Growing a Business

Wheels and Deals

The 2006 vehicles hit the road with more power, better options . . . and lower prices.

Business News

All Shook Up

You can't control disruptive innovations, but you can learn to predict them--and to react to them in a positive way.

Business News

It's Better to Give

Rack up sales with a wildly generous promotion.

Marketing

3 Ways to Boost Consulting Biz Sales

Want to boost your consulting practice in the new year? Power up your sales and marketing programs by following 3 key steps.

Growing a Business

Right On Time

Use the art of timing to your advantage in negotiations.

Marketing

Using Cutting Edge Technology On Your Site

Your customers are all over the web, and they're not easy targets. Make sure your message hits its mark by keeping up with new technologies.

Business News

Money Talks

Motivate sales reps with the almighty dollar.

Business News

Sell Buzz 12/05

Advertising on postage stamps, cell phones and more

Business News

Leader of the Pack

A former police department pilot believes there's room for everyone to be a leader.

Business News

Lead Buzz 12/05

Conducting exit interviews, tracking work time and more

Business News

Cómo Se Dice?

Break down the language barrier between you and your employees.

Business News

Safer Passage

Get certified for security.

Business News

What Did I Say?

Be a responsible reference.

Franchise

New York Action

Creative franchise concepts are just a slice of life in the Big Apple.

Business News

Smart Ideas 12/05

Lucky wishbones, MP3 loading services and more

Business News

Ethically Speaking

What are today's students learning about business ethics?

Leadership

Forming a Business Support Group

Team up with like-minded people who can give you the push you need to meet--and surpass--your business goals.

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