Entrepreneur

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Articles in Dec 2002 issue of Entrepreneur

• Feedback - Letter to the Editor
• Shelf life: making the leap from the tv screen to the retail aisles is all about your brand image - Brand Aid - Toss & Chop utensil
  by Elizabeth J. Goodgold
• Taxing matters - Smart Tip - vehicle leasing - Company Profile
  by Jill Amadio
• What a mix-up! - features available on sport truck hybrids: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Ford Explorer Sport, Subaru Baja - Brief Article - Illustration
• Almost office - Tech - software that permits use of Linux, while retaining use of Microsoft Office - Brief Article
• Postage unpaid: wire your filing to the agency and avoid all the painstaking pencilwork - Extra: Tax Savings Guide - increasing use of electronic tax filing - Brief Article
• Vegas, baby! Care to let your entrepreneurial fortunes ride out in the Nevada desert - there are many entrepreneurs in Las Vegas, but they face problems, especially since the casino business has dropped off since 9-11
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• Soothe operator: word-of-mouth was the cure for discouragement - Breakthrough - Lansinoh Laboratories marketing success - Brief Article
  by April Y. Pennington
• One of a kind? Make your product conform to break away from the norm - Innovations
  by Don Debelak
• Correction - Correction Notice
• Bidding war: EBay may be just the place for that old business that you're not using anymore - Smarts - Brief Article
  by Chris Sandlund
• What's the word? - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - terms and phrases - Glossary
  by Jill Amadio
• Pop goes the diesel: the new and improved diesel engine is now cleaning up its act and getting ready to take the auto world by storm - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - new truck and SUV diesel models being planned
  by Jill Amadio
• Hot disks - Tech - business related disks: credit check, data storage, contact management - Brief Article
  by Liane Cassavoy
• No mercy: are VCs sucking the life out of your business? Maybe you're better off without them - Dollar Signs - the difficulties in finding venture capital backing in a poor economy
  by C.J. Prince
• Group dynamics: joining a trade association could set your business's agenda in motion - Smart Moves
  by Mark Henricks
• Fishing for trouble: try too hard to hook your customers, and you risk sending them reeling with anger - Sales Success
  by Barry Farber
• Music lessons: how can this nonprofit rock camp for girls keep rolling? The experts compare notes - Biz 101 - Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Who's up? Searching high and low for the next Bill Gates - Smarts - Company Profile
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• Find a way: the path to putting your people on track - Books - Book Review
  by Mark Henricks
• My way or the highway: want a different kind of truck to suit your needs? Make a statement with theses new, specialized vehicles - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• Van-ity fair - new minivans, and their features - Illustration
• Off on holiday? Not likely. Seasonal sales will be stronger than ever. Are you ready for the rush? - Net Profits - Internet businesses preparing for a strong holiday season - includes related preparation tips
  by Melissa Campanelli
• Keep the faith - Buzz - regulating insider trading - Brief Article
  by Jennifer Pellet
• You think that's funny? - Buzz - humor in business communications - Brief Article
  by Chris Sandlund
• To the letter: cover your butt and get it in writing to really seal the deal - Real Deal
  by Marc Diener
• What's your problem? Don't let a little thing like bad credit history get in the way of your entrepreneurial dreams - Be Your Own Boss - Brief Article
  by Paul Edwards
• That'll be extra: fees, fees and more fees—don't pay what you don't have to - Biz Travel - Brief Article
  by Christopher Elliott
• Primal instincts - Books - Book Review
  by Mark Henricks
• Drive safe: disaster can strike at any time on the road, but with these safety features, you and your drivers can guard against the worst that could happen - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• What a deal! - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - auto dealers offering rebates and incentives throughout the year: specifics are discussed - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• Card counting - Buzz - the importance of considering memory options when buying a digital camera of personal digital assistant - Brief Article
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Green acres - Funds - investing in real estate funds - Brief Article
  by Dian Vujovich
• Not hiring: pretending you didn't get their resumes is no way to deal with rejection. Applicants need to know when it's over - Staff Smarts
  by Chris Penttila
• Get smart! Just how marketing-savvy are you? Take this quick quiz and find out - Tactics
  by Kim T. Gordon
• Now you hear it: now that napster's gone. We're left wondering how listen.com not only survives but thrives - Almost Famous: Rob Reid - Brief Article - Interview
  by April Y. Pennington
• Aid package: is a little decision-making help needed to complete your employees' retirement plans? - Smarts - Column
  by Julie Monahan
• Insult to injury? Is the Supreme Court letting some of the air out of the ADA? - Smarts - Americans With Disabilities Act - Brief Article
  by Chris Penttila
• You auto know: things to remember before peeling out of the dealership with your brand-new vehicle - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• Pass the test: a bit of elbow grease goes a long way in keeping your investments up and running - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - preventive maintenance for commercial vehicles
  by Jill Amadio
• Free to go: the latest wireless PDAs - Buyer's Guide - selecting, ans using, personal digital assistants - inlcudes related comparison statistics - Buyers Guide
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• 401 Ok? . plans - Buzz - growing dissatisfaction with 401k - Brief Article
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Return policy: helping the injured get back to work - Insurance - Brief Article
  by Jacquelyn Lynn
• Face the facts: smacking the reader with the cold, hard truth can give your ad a strong punch - A+ Ads - Novartis Ophthalmics Inc. ad
  by Jerry Fisher
• Mary Margaret Cannon - Snapshot - Sacred Season Ltd - Brief Article - Company Profile
  by April Y. Pennington
• Connect the daughters: sons aren't the only offspring taking over family businesses - Women - Industry Overview
  by Aliza Pilar Sherman
• You're covered - Smart Tip - car warranties - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• Take it for a spin - Smart Tip - testing commercial vehicles before purchasing - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• Masters of disguise - Buzz - desktop processors being used in laptop products - Brief Article
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Going somewhere? Keeping financial road map in your company's back pocket is always a capital idea - Raising Money - the need for a capitalization strategy - specific examples are discussed
  by Crystal Detamore-Rodman
• Birth rights - Buzz - business planning around pregnanciies of employees and their partners
  by Chris Sandlund
• All new: be the first on the block with one of these 66 fresh opportunities - Be Your Own Boss - listing of franchises first offered in 2001 and 2002 - Directory
• Scoring frenzy - Tech Toy - IntelliGolf Birdie edition v6.i; $39.95 - Software Review - Brief Article - Product/Service Evaluation
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• Glad that's over: the star of Startup.com has taken failure in stride and is moving on to better things - Hot Seat: Kaleil D. Isaza Tuzman - Interview
  by April Y. Pennington
• It'll cost ya - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• It's got wings! But will Linux desktops ever get off the ground in a Windows-dominated world? - Digital Edge - business use of Linux steadily increasing
  by Mike Hogan
• Can we get some privacy? - Cool Clicks - P-JOBs; www.pjobs.org: privacy officers, consultants, specialists - Brief Article
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Retire and acquire - Buzz - creating a real-estate IRA - Brief Article
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Shred of evidence: learn a lesson from Arthur Anderson: destroying documents makes you look bad - Legal
  by Steven C. Bahls
• Retailiatory strike: don't let the big boxes win without a fight. There's plenty of room for start-ups to make their mark in retail - Be Your Own Boss
  by Chris Penttila
• Neat car: all the accessories you need for your organizer on wheels - Wheels - Product/Service Evaluation
  by Jill Amadio
• Start your engines: is reliable transportation what your business needs to get it where it needs to go? Look no further than our special guide to commercial vehicles - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - vehicle leasing - Product/Service Evaluation - Indus
  by Jill Amadio
• Want more? Customize and accessorize your new company vehicle with these nifty add-ons - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - accessories for cars and trucks - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• No strings attached - Wireless - using wireless-enabled sites - Brief Article
  by Mike Hogan
• Get your tax straight: all the last-minute financial secrets you'll need to get out from under some of that tax burden before 2002 comes to a close - Extra: Tax Savings Guide - year-end tax planning
  by Joan Szabo
• Family matters - Buzz - family-owned businesses: difficulty in obtaining venture capital backing - Brief Article
  by Jennifer Pellet
• No experience necessary: hiring novice sales reps may save you money, but are they worth the time and effort? - Sales Force
  by Kimberly L. McCall
• Never say die: how a family beat the odds to improve a franchise - and the weather - Opportunities - Back Yard Burgers; includes related article on Dollar Discount Store franchise
  by Tracy Stapp
• The enforcers: the RFA is no longer something to be ignored - Capitol Issues - Regulatory Flexibility Act - Brief Article - Column
  by Stephen Barlas
• Wheel 'n' deal: auto salespeople have lots of tricks up their sleeves to get you to pay more, but you can beat them at their own game - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - vehicle leasing - Industry Overview
  by Jill Amadio
• The search is on - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - web sites - Brief Article - Directory
  by Jill Amadio
• Cool clicks - Tech - TradeShowCoach. com - Brief Article
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• What a relief! New tax laws mean more money stays in your business - Extra: Tax Savings Guide - Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 - Brief Article
• Out with the bad, in with the good: forget about LIFO's poor reputation-find out how the IRS is making it better for you - Tax Talk - last-in, first-out method of inventory accounting
  by Joan Szabo
• Needful things? - Buzz - selling nonessentials - Brief Article
  by Nichole L. Torres
• The pickings are plush in this Critter Country - What's New - Pawsenclaws & Co. franchises - Brief Article
  by Devlin Smith
• Gaining ground - Editor's Note - US economy - Editorial
  by Rieva Lesonsky
• Pay what?! Net users aren't giving up their cash without a fight. how do you persuade them? - Smarts - Brief Article
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Leasing 101: need a new fleet but low on dough? Leasing may be the key - Extra: Commercial Vehicles Guide - vehicle leasing - Brief Article
  by Jill Amadio
• Keep on truckin' - luxury features on tough trucks: Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC models - Illustration