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Articles in Feb 2004 issue of Entrepreneur

• Spies like us - Tech Toy - Brief Article
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• On bended knee: will that big-name client end up making—or breaking—your business? - Dollar Signs
  by C.J. Prince
• On a roll: stuck for extra office space? Mobile furniture could help you maximize the space you've already got - Smart Moves
  by Mark Henricks
• Put on the brakes
  by Jennifer Pellet
• The race goes to the swift: the 101 fastest-growing franchises for 2004 are gunning for the lead
• Got it covered: if you can't afford to offer employee benefits on your own, why not join forces with a PEO?
  by Chris Penttila
• Chip ahoy! Soon, handheld devices will harbor Wi-Fi chips
  by Hogan Mike
• Shipping news: strategy is everything when it comes to successful exporting - What's The Point? - Brief Article
  by David Newton
• An offer you can't refuse - Brief Article
• It's all coming together: a hybrid cradle saves you wireless phone minutes - Wireless - Brief Article
• Mix it up - Buzz - Brief Article
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Short and sweet: speeding up your regular sales cycle is an excellent way to make your company's profits soar sky-high. So what are you waiting for? - Sales Force
  by Kimberly L. McCall
• Major dough: a former baseball player decided to take a swing at making gourmet pizzas - Opportunities
  by Sara Wilson
• Cross that bridge: juggling growth and financial risk is one balancing act you can't afford not to master
  by Crystal Detamore-Rodman
• What not to do: a seasoned entrepreneur reveals the 17 most common mistakes start-ups make and how to avoid them—plus, the 5 things you must do to ensure success
  by Mark Henricks
• Stress cases
• Need for speed: make more contacts with speed networking
  by Gwen Moran
• Resources: web sites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
  by Steve Cooper
• Is that Kosher? Here's a food niche you may not have considered - Smarts
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Deep pockets - Buzz - education costs and financing - Brief Article
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Speak up! The ins and outs of hiring a spokesperson - Ask The Expert - Brief Article
  by Nancy Michaels
• Good funds gone bad: should you dump shares of fund companies implicated in scandals?
  by Scott Bernard Nelson
• Take your shot: your small start-up really does have a chance at succeeding in a marketplace full of big-name competitors
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Allison Kugel
  by April Y. Pennington
• Neither fish nor fowl: test the regulatory waters early if your product doesn't fit into a recognizable category
  by Jane Easter Bahls
• Thinking pink? Think again - marketing to women
  by Rieva Lesonsky
• A pop-up victory: competitors' ads could muscle in on your web site - Smarts - cases - Brief Article
  by Melissa Campanelli
• Level playing field: the SBA evens the odds for smaller businesses seeking to win contracts - Capitol Issues - Small Business Administration
  by Stephen Barlas
• Road to data recovery - Buzz - Brief Article
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Think outside the box: the pizza box, that is. One couple did, and found a new way for advertisers to reach their customers - Smart Ideas
  by Nichole K. Torres
• Power play: utility stocks have gone back to basics
  by Dian Vujovich
• A perfect landing: having successfully navigated start-up negotiations, Jack and Diane get ready for franchise ownership
  by Todd D. Maddocks
• Breaking the silence: brushing up on your small talk is more important than you think
  by April Y. Pennington
• Bulking up: a little training each day helps you pump up your game at the bargaining table
  by Marc Diener
• Sign of the times - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Barbara Semple
• Hot disks - Brief Article
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Chain reaction: want to make a real connection while networking? Build lasting relationships by offering solutions to others' needs - Success Coach
  by Romanus Wolter
• Null and void: withholding the truth may cost you your policy
  by Jacquelyn Lynn
• Beyond basic training: we don't know what you've been told, but boot camp's worth its weight in gold. These intense leadership training courses are changing the way entrepreneurs do business. Think you can handle it?
  by Dale Buss
• Fast track? If the bridge act gets past "go," fast-growth businesses could benefit from a tax deferral
  by Julie Monahan
• Can't beat these receipts
• International relations - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Nektar Kryeziu
• Hot stuff - Buzz - online business - Brief Article
• Keep it simple: you don't need a mammoth staff or an elaborate office to make millions from your invention - Innovations
  by Don Debelak
• Well done?
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Branching out: for faster growth, take what you do best to a whole new level
  by Mark Henricks
• Name up in lights - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Monroe Mann
• That's my baby: who says running a business and motherhood don't mix? - Women
  by Aliza Pilar Sherman
• Shopping list - switches - Illustration
• Good spirits: life's little twists molded the man who has patrons tapped into yard-high beers and gourmet food - Almost famous: Yard House Restaurants USA
  by April Y. Pennington
• Slam dunk or scam junk? The truth about browser-based keywords
  by Catherine Seda
• Codes of conduct: using coupons can be a great way to get new customers to visit your site—if you do it right
  by Melissa Campanelli
• Safe bet: federal funds are motivating VCs to invest in security firms
  by David Worrell
• Rave review - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Byron Young
• Where there's smoke … one entrepreneur feels the heat of anti-smoking laws - Nick Sanders, restaurant and cigar bar owner
  by Geoff Williams
• Hearing the call: not quite ready to cut the cord? Never fear—your local bell will offer VoIP, too - Connections
  by Mike Hogan
• Take it outside! Looking for new marketing opportunities? Then maybe it's time to consider the great outdoors
  by Kim T. Gordon
• Switch it on: it may be high time to maximize your network's performance, now that there are newer, cheaper ethernet switches in town
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Keyed up: the SEC could force companies to take security more seriously
  by Eric Bender
• Correction - Feedbacl - Correction Notice
• Bad apples: business owners share their hiring horror stories - Smarts
  by Nichole L. Torres
• All in one - Samsung's SPH-i700 Windows-powered Pocket PC - Brief Article
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• What women want: the growing economic power of women consumers is transforming today's marketplace. Find out how to tap into the desires of women—and watch your business take off - Cover Story
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Pump it up: when it comes to making the sale, projecting a confident attitude is key. So what can you do to give yours a boost? - Sales Success
  by Barry Farber
• Brand you
• States of the union: states back a uniform sales-tax system that would raise additional revenue. What will the change mean for you?
  by Joan Szabo
• Greener machines: if fuel economy is what you need, a hybrid could be the answer
  by Jill Amadio
• Fresh finds: check out these new digs on your next trip to the Big Apple
  by Christopher McGinnis
• New arrivals? Signs of recovery have some businesses hiring - Smarts
  by Chris Penttila
• Tuning in: these entrepreneurs do business to the beat of a different drum - Smarts - Brief Article
  by Geoff Williams
• Easy router - Tech - Brief Article
  by Steve Cooper
• Getting physical: an ad inviting prospects to interact with the publication in which it appears can really grab attention
  by Jerry Fisher
• In the clear?
• Testing, 1,2,3 … Are tablet PCs really all they're cracked up to be? We took one model for a spin to find out
  by Mike Hogan