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Articles in March, 2004 issue of Entrepreneur

• Hot disks
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Early birds: before DVDs became big business, this pair of entrepreneurs saw the chance to get in on the ground floor
  by Geoff Williams
• On your terms: to protect and control your interests, keep these tips in mind when negotiating with consultants
  by Marc Diener
• Spirit of giving
  by Phil Holland
• Soft spot: software that turns your Wi-Fi connection into a "phone line"? You bet, and it could save you big bucks
  by Mike Hogan
• Smooth sailin': this fund navigates well, even in rough waters
  by Dian Vujovich
• Home grown: are you ready to plant the seeds of a new business? Start by reaping the harvest of these 101 homebased franchises
• Quick pick
  by Gwen Moran
• Steve Appelbaum: 44, founder of Animal Behavior & Training Associates Inc. in Los Angeles
  by April Y. Pennington
• The sun also rises; is a revival on the horizon for Japan's economy? That may be good news for you
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• It's a style thing: style really does stand for something
  by Geoff Williams
• A new lease on life: real estate franchising gets a fresh twist from one seasoned veteran
  by Mark Newton
• Family circle
  by Kent Milius
• Mixed messages: is California driving away businesses—or setting an example for other states?
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• Think bid: want your business to grow? Maybe eBay can help
  by Sara Wilson
• Labor dispute: maternity leave is a hot issue. Find out how to handle it without ruffling any feathers
  by April Y. Pennington
• Making winning connections
  by Fred Calloway
• I want my cell TV; now you can get TV right in the palm of your hand
  by Mike Hogan
• Farewell to floppies
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• In passing
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Hit for misses: with high fashion at low prices, this clothes-minded dynamo's store is right on target with young women
  by April Y. Pennington
• Shopping list: when choosing a color printer, specs to keep an eye on include processor speed and memory—the more the merrier
• I take it back! when a merger goes awry and you want to buy your company back, there are plenty of ways to do it
  by David Worrell
• Against the tide: to grab attention in a crowded marketplace, try breaking away from the pack with an understated ad
  by Jerry Fisher
• Life in the fast lane: are you dreaming of explosive growth during your first year of business? Be careful what you wish for
  by Nichole L. Torres
• A clothes call
  by Gwen Moran
• Surf's up
• Otherwise engaged: get blase employees motivated about their jobs, and they'll really take care of business
  by Chris Penttila
• Battle of the brand: is image really everything when it comes to your business? Listen as entrepreneurs and experts sound off about whether branding is crucial for success, then decide for yourself
  by Chris Penttila
• Smart move
  by Stephen Barlas
• Get in the game: score marketing points with video game product placement
  by Gwen Moran
• I'm new here
  by Mark Henricks
• If there's a will … simply having a desire won't cut it if you want to make your dream of business expansion a reality
  by David Newton
• In the cards: grab wireless data at broadband speeds
  by Mike Hogan
• Power of one
  by Steve Cooper
• Pick and save: get with the health-care savings programs!
  by Jacquelyn Lynn
• Portrait of a franchise: it's been a rocky road, but Jack and Diane are finally nearing their destination: franchise ownership
  by Todd D. Maddocks
• Canning spam: spam concerns have forced many e-tailers to rethink their e-mail marketing programs. Should you?
  by Melissa Campanelli
• Road to riches? convertible bonds are still in vogue, but proceed with caution around the bend
  by C.J. Prince
• Hitting the wall: is talking to certain prospects like talking to a brick wall? It may be time to cut your losses and walk
  by Barry Farber
• Just the fax
  by Richard M. Davis
• The wonder years: are your kids starting to ask questions about where businesses come from? Remember, it's never too early to teach young people the value of entrepreneurship
  by Julie Bick
• What a steal
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Do it your way: tailor your portfolio with separately managed accounts
  by Scott Bernard Nelson
• Clicking away: pay-per-click fraud may be taking the bang out of your advertising buck
  by Catherine Seda
• Dial for discounts: VoIP promises a slew of fresh messaging options to boost your productivity—and save you money
  by Mike Hogan
• Double vision
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• Easy street: a new IRS regulation makes it a snap to calculate and report company vehicle deductions on your next tax return
  by Joan Szabo
• Good sports: get off the sidelines and into the game! Starting a business based on professional sports could put you in the big leagues
  by Geoff Williams
• Team effort: talk is cheap; failed marketing programs aren't. To get results, get sales and marketing teams working together
  by Kim T. Gordon
• Shoot for the stars: aim high, and you could land a big-name investor
  by Geoff Williams
• Help wanted
  by Stephen Gilman
• Social studies
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Healthy choice: congress comes up with a better alternative to the troubled MSA
  by Stephen Barlas
• Need for speed: hotels say hello to high-speed Internet access—and goodbye to high usage fees
  by Chris McGinnis
• Don't be a hero? Not if this book has anything to say about it
  by Mark Henricks
• Guarding the flock: as the economy improves, how can you keep your employees in the fold?
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Resources: web sites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
  by Steve Cooper
• Corrections
• How sweet it is: naysayers got their just desserts after this cookie-party store hit it big
  by Nichole L. Torres
• The cost is clear: or is it? Keep manufacturing costs in check so you can compete with the big names
  by Don Debelak
• In living color: time to upgrade your color printer? Think about your production needs and budget before choosing
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Beta on it
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Star search
  by Gwen Moran
• Foreign policy
• Letting grow: the road to expansion is open, even if your business is built around your own specialized skills
  by Mark Henricks
• Search party: if you need to find a good attorney, forget the yellow pages and hop online
  by Jane Easter Bahls
• Open up! More businesses are choosing open source software
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Health of a nation: the debate rages on about the cure for America's rising health insurance costs
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• Psst! Pass it on; entrepreneurs reflect on the hand-me-down advice they've loved and loathed
  by Aliza Pilar Sherman
• Trump card: could adopting a straight-commission system be a good bet for your business?
  by Kimberly L. McCall
• Give-and-take growth: when it comes to achieving success in your business, compromise doesn't have to mean surrender
  by Romanus Wolter
• Reality check
  by Rieva Lesonsky
• Now hear this
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Small change?
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Name-dropper: how to successfully navigate a name change
  by Nancy Michaels
• Looking ahead
  by Nancy Peklo-Nosal
• Cover me
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Trend blending
  by Stan Skrzeszewski
• Fancy that! Show 'em who's boss by rolling up in one of these posh cars
  by Jill Amadio