March 2006
Learning From the Best
Good: Learning best business practices by working for a legendary company. Better: Applying that knowledge to a business of your own.
Keepers of the Night
With keen eyes for detail, these longtime friends have mastered the art of creating top-notch nightclubs and restaurants.
Bring It Home
Get moving with our ranking of the top 101 homebased franchises.
The Weekend Entrepreneur
These weekend warriors launched successful businesses in their spare time. Find out how you can put your free hours to work, too.
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After the Storm
Gulf Coast entrepreneurs put the pieces back together after Hurricane Katrina.
Asking For It
Collecting for a good cause may be the sales training your company needs.
Request Denied?
Protect employees from a health insurance loophole.
Spelling Out Your Funding Terms
Negotiating a VC investment can be tricky. So does it pay to spell out your terms to potential investors from the get-go?
Some Like it Hot
Spice up your portfolio with a Latin American fund.
Keeping Track of Your Credit Score
It's time to give your credit report its annual checkup. If you find any bugs, kill 'em fast to help keep your business nice and healthy.
Bubbling to the Top
One entrepreneur is making his IPO really pop by advertising directly to his customers.
Think Green
Entrepreneurs are turning environmental problems into opportunities.
Cutting Edge
A diamond manufacturer is crafting new uses for an age-old treasure.
Diary of a Startup: Part II
Showing great resilience, our young entrepreneur doesn't let unexpected obstacles derail her business plans.
All That Jazz
Be the star of your next presentation with these tips for wowing your audience.
You Be the Judge
Are tax incentives to attract businesses unconstitutional?
Calling From the Car
What exactly is the price of chatting while on the road?
The Big Payoff
The trend in SMB hiring is pointing to long-term quality over short-term quantity.
Trash to Treasure
Products made of unexpected materials showcase creativity.
Do the Math
A simple equation can help boost your sales.
Copy That
In business, imitation is more than a form of flattery.
Big City, Small Budget
Need a bed in the city that never sleeps? Here's where to go.
Angel in Waiting
Angel investing in early stage companies lags, but are investors latent or just late?
Healing Hands
How some states are easing the health-insurance burden
Keep Your Site Up During Times of Crisis
A plan can help you keep your website running in a time of crisis.
Bringing an Entrepreneurial Employee on Board
Is hiring an entrepreneurial-minded employee a big risk or a smart bet?
Keeping Track of Your Credit Score
When growing your business, you know you can't do it all on your own. But could you be outsourcing too much?
Déjà Vu, All Over Again
An entrepreneur learns coming back as CEO requires thinking about business in a new way.
Make It Snappy
Use an elevator speech to captivate customers.
How to Use Exit Pop-Ups
Before they go, give your website visitors a reason to stay--or to come back later--with a well-timed exit pop-up.
Tips for Event Sponsorship
Whether it's a parade or a 10K run, make your event sponsorship dollars count for everyone involved by following these tips.
Break Into a New Industry
Are you ready to open the doors to a new industry? Here are some strategies for getting up to speed and winning sales.
Sense of Place
Turn your store into a sensory experience.
Getting Personal
Want devoted customers? Don't just sell them a product--make an impact on their lives.
Is VoIP Right for Your Company?
Take VoIP for a spin to find out if it's right for your company.
Behind the Mask
When the corporation doesn't protect its owner
Review of Pre-N Routers
If you need to rev up your wi-fi now, a pre-n router could do the trick.
Microsoft's Accounting System
If you're a Microsoft office junkie, this accounting program might be the all-in-one tool you need to bring your business's books in line.
Can You See It Now?
Turning cell phone screens into tiny TVs has become big business for this pair.
Your Changing Path
Though your route may curve, you can still make your way to your goal.
Leader of the Pack
Always the first to spot a trend on campus? Now be the first to profit from it, too.
Keep Your eBay Biz Legal
Build your eBay business on a strong legal foundation to keep the bids coming.
Smart Ideas 03/06
Comfortable gaming, dishes that cool food and more
'Wich of the South
Two Texans ask, "what's easy to make but delicious to eat?" and find an answer in a sandwich shop.
Is Starting a Homebased Business For You?
How you can use existing skills to start your own homebased business.
Just for You
Your startup can make customers smile if you let them design their own retail experiences.
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