May 2010
On the Nose
When Fabrice Penot pitched Le Labo--a fragrance company built on perfumes and no hype--investors laughed. Now with stores around the globe and millions in annual sales, Penot is the one who's smiling.
Jargon
The new lingo you need to communicate in our ever-changing small-business world.
A Bold Projection
The pocket-sized MPro150 projector from 3M makes it possible to produce pitches on the go.
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Fight the Power Cord
Alternatives to traditional battery chargers can make technology even more freeing.
Salesforce.com
The online customer relationship management tool is simultaneously scorned for its complexity and heralded for its performance. Here's a view from both sides.
Pro on the Go
The Multi-Educator's Formulator Series is a collection of apps aimed at professionals in the architecture, electrical, waste management, building, engineer, HVAC and real estate segments.
Inspired by the iPad
The Omni Group turns its attention to business apps for Apple's new device.
A Scan-Tastic App Goes Mainstream
Where barcode scanning fits in a small-business sales strategy
Knowledgewebb is Power
A site that teaches people new to the job front not to sweat the tech
Controlling Your Social Media Message Stealthily
Marchex helps small businesses track and elevate their social media profiles.
Toward Greener, Safer Roads
A company that analyzes driver behavior gets millions in investment to help it travel further.
The Cost of Found Money
Ignoring escheatment laws could leave your business open to liability.
Is Online Banking Safe?
Beware the pitfalls of convenience when it comes to conducting transactions via the web.
Real Man of Genius
Matt Moman had fake limes, actual beer and a flash of inspiration.
What's Your Problem?
Figure out what's bugging your classmates and you just might discover a business idea.
The Post-Banking Loan
Factoring--an expensive way to get cash fast--is on the rise. But before you take the money, take a hard look at the deal.
Strokes of Genius
Five brilliant ideas, from a notepad you can use in the shower to a customizable wine-bottle label
A Parking Business Gets Stuck in Park
One entrepreneur's plan to publish parking guides detours to success when she leverages existing assets.
The Executive, Retooled
Andy Carlson left a cushy corporate life to open an Ace hardware--then transformed the store into a magnet for hip urbanites.
Fine Art of Investment
When it comes to sinking your money into the art market, caution is critical.
A New Chapter
A rescued bookstore provides a training ground for people with autism.
The Smell of Success
Figuring out where to save and how to bootstrap can mean the difference between the sweet smell of success and the bitter whiff of defeat.
Reanimators
Creepy and Eerie, the graphic 1960s horror comic books, were deader than dead--until the Braun twins came along.
Time is Money--Make it Count
The new Bring TIM! meeting cost calculator is making the world more efficient, one office at a time.
Building a Brand on a Budget
To elevate their digital profiles and carve out entrepreneurial niches, more businesses are turning to social media and other free digital marketing alternatives.
How to Negotiate a Lease
It's a buyer's market for commercial space, and landlords are offering huge concessions to new tenants--but you won't get a nickel unless you know what to ask for.
The 500-Calorie Smackdown
Two restaurants. Two menus. Two plans for major national expansion during roughly the same time frame. Let the food fight begin.
Recession? What Recession?
How three companies beat the odds and made 2009 a very good year
More Mileage, Less Money
Which airline gives you a discount fare--and impeccable service? What hotel chain offers high style at half the price? Read on for Entrepreneur's Annual Value Award winners.
Best Business Hotels in America
Entrepreneur scoured the country and identified 15 hotels that go the distance--and beyond--for business travelers. And one hotel that tops them all
Aisle of Discontent
Biz travelers never had it better. So why are they still so cranky?
10 Twitter Feeds for Road Warriors
10 of the best Twitter feeds to follow for the latest in travel deals, news, advice and entertainment
Top 10 Business Travel Websites
The best travel sites give you great deals, accurate glimpses of your destination and warnings about the inevitable glitches you'll encounter along the way.
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