January 2009

The Best Things in Life are Free
We show how you can start, run and grow your business for, you guessed it, free.
Solar Power for All
These brothers have set big goals, but that's the only way to make big change.

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Does Your Site Reflect Your Biz?
A website should be an online extension of your business.
Solutions to 4 Lost-Startup Problems
The honeymoon is easy. Once it's over, you have to meet problems head on.
Can You Handle the Investment Risk?
Make sure your risk tolerance and investment strategy align.
Is It Time To Sell?
The news is bleak, but in the right market and industry you can sell your business.
Best and Worst Marketing Ideas . . . Ever
Take a cue from these 13 killer campaigns--and 5 flops.
The Animoto Revolution
How this band of hipsters is taking photo sharing into the 21st century
Salaries Are In The Open
New websites let employees share pay rates; employers should take heed.
Those Who Plan Together, Travel Together
Social networking sites take some of the work out of business travel.
Where it's Greener
As sustainability becomes more important, these cities are setting the standard.
Gonna Be A Tough Year
Survive '09 by reducing expenses and watching cash flow.
Walking the Employee Benefits Tightrope
In tough times, company perks tend to take the hit first. But how do you axe them while keeping employees happy?
Do Tech and Meetings Mix?
There comes a point when gadgets detract from meetings. Or does there?
Convert Your Contacts
Without a solid system for networking, what good are good connections?
Signing On Made Simple
OpenID reduces the number of passwords and user names you need.
Starting the Mobile Content Revolution
The mobile content revolution started with Brian Levin.
Franchising Hot Spots
Which franchise categories hold the most promise for 2009? We break it down and give you the first look.
How are Franchisees Dealing?
The economy has many businesses in a slump. We spoke with several franchisees to see how they're overcoming obstacles.
The Anatomy of an FDD
We break down your most tedious--and valuable--franchise research tool into digestible bites.
How to Research a Franchise
One of the most important parts of buying a franchise is doing your homework. So get out there and grill the people who know the franchise best.
Subway Hits the Spot
The No. 1 franchise on our 30th Annual Franchise 500® marks some milestones of its own.
10 Blogs to Write Today
If blogging is part of your marketing plan, get started on these ideas.
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