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Articles in July 2003 issue of Entrepreneur

• Where's big brother? Orwell's nightmare won't be coming to the internet anytime soon - Smarts
  by Mark Henricks
• Fee bargain: law firm mergers may give you more room to negotiate legal fees - Smarts
  by Chris Penttila
• Data discovery - Hot Disks
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Make over magic: the SBA may give its underused 504 loan program a face lift. How will that help you? - Dollar Signs
  by C.J. Prince
• A head start: need some help thinking more clearly under pressure? "Hot-wire" your brain with meditation - Smart Moves
  by Mark Henricks
• Free speech - Buzz
  by Elizabeth Goodgold
• Standing on their own: after years of dreaming, this couple decides to go it alone with their own Woody's Hot Dogs kiosk - Opportunities
  by Devlin Smith
• Soft touch - Tech Toy
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• In the balance: learn the factors banks really weigh when setting loan terms - What's the Point?
  by David Newton
• In the Groove - Hot Disks
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Living on the hedge - Buzz
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Slick tricks - Buzz
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Trying times: every once in a while, you'll meet difficult customers. Question is, are you prepared to take them on? - Sales Success
  by Barry Farber
• Sending out an SOS: our franchisees just hit an iceberg in negotiating their land deal. Will they be able to keep it afloat? - Real Life
  by Todd D. Maddocks
• Clocking in: for low-wage workers, overtime may get more lucrative - Capitol Issues
  by Stephen Barlas
• Family ties: even if you don't run a family business, there's something to be learned from them - Smarts
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Another act - Hot Disks
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Housing project - Buzz
• Fit and trim - Buzz
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Sweet reward: reaching out to the media really does pay off - Breakthrough
  by April Y. Pennington
• Give 'em the sack: two entrepreneurs pack in the profits with treat bags for the rich and famous - Smart Ideas
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Slow change: you'd better not hold your breath waiting for retirement plan reform - Smarts
  by Chris Penttila
• Seeing is believing: camera-phones bring business into focus with instant and cost-effective images - Smarts
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Virus blockers - Hot Disks
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Fit to commit: this small-cap value fund wants investors for the long haul - Funds
  by Dian Vujovich
• Can you manage? Should the office hotshot be your next manager? only if he or she really has the right stuff - Staff Smarts
  by Chris Penttila
• Cross-training: join the multichannel marketing revolution, and get ready to pump up your sales - Tactics
  by Kim T. Gordon
• Hey, listen up! plugging in to what others have to say can spark new ideas for your business - Success Coach
  by Romanus Wolter
• Lori & Ryan Pacchiano - Snapshot
  by April Y. Pennington
• Required reading: we've got your summer reading list—books to inspire you, from women entrepreneurs - Women
  by Aliza Pilar Sherman
• A safe bet - Gear
  by Steve Cooper
• Bonus round: taking on some venture debt after a round of VC can give you more bang for your buck - Raising Money
  by David Worrell
• Get with the program! Save money with a new approach to managing disability benefits - Insurance
  by Jacquelyn Lynn
• Talking shop: where should you focus your online marketing? Try the office - Net Sales
  by Catherine Seda
• Finning the flames: with a flash of creativity, you can swim circles around the competition - Innovation
  by Don Debelak
• Second time around: these internet pioneers hope to prove that lightning really does strike twice - Smarts
  by David Worrell
• Green machines: can you make a difference and make your business work, too? This entrepreneur says yes - Hot Seat
  by Geoff Williams
• Book it! - Gear
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• Can't win for losing: a mutual fund tax quirk limits your capital losses - Personal Finance
  by Scott Bernard Nelson
• Eyes wide shut? The inspiration you need could be right under your nose - Creative Zone
  by Juanita Weaver
• Head long: Is it too much of a stretch to get your prospect to read a headline the length of your arm? - A+ Ads
  by Jerry Fisher
• Food for thought: with a new twist on familiar snack foods. This entrepreneur has success in the bag - Almost Famous
  by April Y. Pennington
• The fast track: how to jet through the airport and get on your way - Biz Travel
  by Christopher McGinnis
• Call waiting? The computer phone is still a thing of the future, but IP telephony will deliver better ways to beam up to your enterprise today - Digital Edge
  by Mike Hogan
• Do your network: curious about how effective Wi-Fi adapters are? We've got you covered - Buyer's Guide
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• An unsure thing: can't pay your federal tax bill? Don't count on the IRS offer-in-compromise program to help - Tax Talk
  by Joan Szabo
• Better safe…: does your product need a warning label? Don't get burned—consider all the potential dangers - Legal
  by Jane Easter Bahls
• Secrets to success: yes, you can be a successful franchisee in 2003. Our insiders and experts tell you how - Be Your Own Boss
  by Devlin Smith
• Higher learning - Editor's Note
  by Rieva Lesonsky
• It's optional: what do you really need, and what can you live without? - Wheels
  by Jill Amadio
• Inking up: now coming to a printer near you—files from a cellphone or PDA - Wireless
  by Mike Hogan
• Trouble in PDA paradise - Buzz
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• The thrill of the chase: nowadays, IT seems venture capitalists are an endangered species, but your chances of finding VC funding are better than you think. We'll help you track down investors with our 3rd Annual VC 100
  by Tracy T. Lefteroff
• Culture shock: If you don't learn to bridge the gap, you may risk alienating potential business partners - Real Deal
  by Marc Diener
• Wireless wealth: the Wi-Fi revolution is coming. Find out how your business can get in on the ground floor and rope in profits - Be Your Own Boss
  by Sky Dayton
• Feedback
• Food fight! how should restaurateurs deal with the weighty problem of customers' obesity? - Smarts
  by Julie Monahan
• Wi-Fi reloaded: maybe all your 802.11B network needs is a boost - Wireless
  by Mike Hogan
• The replacements: If it's high time to get rid of your worn-out desktops, then try these wireless portables on for size - Solutions
  by Marc Spiwak
• Prove your worth: forget the stock market. The best way to build wealth is to invest in your own company. And now's the time to show the world what your business is made of
  by Mark Henricks
• Radical rendezvous: bye-bye boring. You can plan a lively sales conference without breaking the bank - Sales Force
  by Kimberly L. McCall
• Best of both worlds: yes, it is possible to balance passionate creativity and no-nonsense business - Biz 101
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Corrections
• Growth guru: how to turn your business into a hot commodity - Books
  by Mark Henricks
• At their service: although money's tight, don't even think about skimping on good online-customer support - Net Profits
  by Melissa Campanelli
• Out with the old - Buzz
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• A mixed blessing: that unexpected windfall may feel like winning the lottery, but if you aren't careful, it could wreak havoc on your business
  by Mark Henricks
• Mood music - Buzz
  by Elizabeth Goodgold
• What's your problem? your store may not be a big, city-slicker business, but even a small-town shop can still get customers through its doors - Be Your Own Boss