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Articles in July, 2004 issue of Entrepreneur

• A light touch
  by Steve Cooper
• Shopping list: processing power, weight and screen size are just some of the features to consider in a desktop replacement notebook
• To the rescue: feel like the IRS is out to get you? A taxpayer advocate is on your side
  by Joan Szabo
• In a nutshell: something as unexpected as a talking almond could be just what you need to catch the reader's eye
  by Jerry Fisher
• Shop around: this technology can help you comparison shop for low fares
  by Chris McGinnis
• Survival of the fittest: what do entrepreneurs do to stay happy and healthy?
  by April Y. Pennington
• Feed the need
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• A clean sweep: take your work environment from cluttered to clear with these steps
  by Romanus Wolter
• Flower power: a nearly overlooked opportunity is blooming into an ideal business
  by Sarah Pierce
• Business gone wild
  by Gwen Moran
• House rules: before you let your people work at home, find out what you're liable for—and cover your bases
  by Jane Easter Bahls
• Check it out
• Get smart
  by Mark Henricks
• Make 'em an offer: entrepreneurs can save big bucks bidding for equipment on eBay. Learn which strategies work best
  by Melissa Campanelli
• The inside scoop: one expert's take on today's retail scene
  by Gwen Moran
• By special request: upscale concierge business give new meaning to the phrase "service with a smile
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Robert Wagner hosts The Litigation Explosion, an eye-opening expose of the growing need for asset protection and financial privacy: free information kit reveals the rewards of exceptional income, prestige and lifestyle from your own business as a consulta
• Will power: build flexibility into your estate plan so heirs can avoid the pitfalls of changing tax laws
  by Scott Bernard Nelson
• Jeepers, creepers
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Resources: web sites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
  by Steve Cooper
• Breaking the chain: a declaration of independents against chain restaurants
  by Judith Potwara
• Release the hounds: with search engine competition on the rise, entrepreneurs stand to benefit, as both users and advertisers
  by Mike Hogan
• Come together: as telecom companies race to integrate wireless capability, mobile calling could get even better
  by Mike Hogan
• Scout's honor: with an academy award and a hit TV show, the creators of Queer Eye are telling stories everyone wants to hear
  by April Y. Pennington
• Debt end ahead? Don't let debt put your business in a tight spot-learn how to use leverage to your advantage
  by David Worrell
• Spam uncanned: why the recent anti-spam legislation isn't protecting you
  by Catherine Seda
• The new kid: another wireless technology is moving into the neighborhood
  by Steve Cooper
• To your health
• What's your problem? A mobile photography business can go a long way if you know where you're going
  by Nichole T. Torres
• Spacing out: oops! Forgot to include something crucial in your business plan? So did these entrepreneurs
  by Nichole T. Torres
• Going public: a public insurance adjuster could help you get what you deserve
  by Jacquelyn Lynn
• Use it or lose it: is your business usable—or disposable? figure it out before your competitors gain an edge
  by Mark Henricks
• Stamp it out: a new proposal aims to bring spam under control
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Let's have some funds! Two women entrepreneurs sound off on the ups and downs of finding VC funding
  by Aliza Pilar Sherman
• All fired up: with the right marketing plan, your product will blaze trails across the globe
  by Don Debelak
• Sales report: once tainted by get-rich-quick schemes, the direct-sales industry is changing its image. See what experts and business owners have to say about going direct
  by Nichole T. Torres
• In vain: what does the future hold for the once-hot metrosexual?
  by Chris Penttila
• Thumbs up! Rave reviews could be all the advertising you need
  by Nancy Michaels
• Honor roll
  by Jim Toner
• A fair case: these pretty laptop cases are pretty functional, too
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Slim down: sick of your bulky pc? A desktop replacement notebook could be the answer
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Quality time: not getting what you want out of your sales meeting? Here are 5 tips to point you in the right direction
  by Kimberly L. McCall
• Word to the wise
  by April Y. Pennington
• Seeing green: signaling the end of the VC drought, several key industries have become fertile ground for investors to plant their cash. So what's the best way to find the right investor for your business—even if you're not in one of those superstar s
  by Tracy T. Lefteroff
• It'll cost ya: know how your lawyer tallies up your legal tab
  by Marc Diener
• Way past green
  by Benjamin J. Kwitek
• Mutual attraction: despite the headlines, mutual funds are still a good thing
  by Dian Vujovich
• You can take it with you: use your mobile phone even while abroad
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Hot disks
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Your best interest
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Press conference: you've worked hard to land that media interview—so don't blow your opportunity. Here's how to make sure you get your message across
  by Kim T. Gordon
• Beth Blake and Sophie Simmons: 34 and 32, founders of thread in New York City
  by Sara Wilson
• Stepping on it: will new measures really rev up U.S. manufacturers' engines?
  by Stephen Barlas
• Picture this
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• Stake your claim: contrary to popular belief, there's no need to ante up a fortune when you're playing the startup game. Here's how 3 entrepreneurs launched high-cost businesses the low-cost way
  by Karen E. Spaeder
• Raising the woof: make no bones about it—this bakery takes dog food to a whole new level
  by Jonathan Riggs
• What drives inspiration?
• The other colors of money: if banks and VCs are out of your financial picture, don't despair. These 3 alternative sources of capital could provide the funding you're looking for
  by David Worrell
• Here to stay: when you're looking for new hires, temps may not be as temporary as you might think
  by Chris Penttila
• Food for thought
  by Michael Fernandez
• Worth the drive? Your company cars could be gulping more than just gas if you don't know what your ownership costs are
  by Jill Amadio
• A step beyond
  by Steve Cooper
• Money to burn? Before you go on a spending spree with your surplus cash, get your priorities straight
  by C.J. Prince
• eBay watch
  by Rieva Lesonsky
• More bang for your buck: need to fill your store shelves? Then this trade show has your name written all over it
  by Nichole T. Torres
• Face off: sometimes, closing the deal is just a matter of taking the right approach. Find out how you can master the art of the soft sell—and the hard sell
  by Barry Farber
• Taking care of baby?
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Value added
  by Marion E. Gold
• Following the leader: learn these laws, and employees won't be far behind you
• Get smart! When using Wi-Fi hot spots, don't throw caution to the wind
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Sixth sense: sometimes six heads are better than one
  by Dian Vujovich
• Down and out: surprise: many personal bankruptcies are really business failures in disguise
  by Joanne Cleaver
• What's up, Doc? They may not be old enough for medical school, but now kids can look the part
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Makeover magic: the experts work their mojo on our "biz 101" tech makeover winners outdated web site
  by Amanda C. Kooser