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Articles in Sept 2003 issue of Entrepreneur

• Going deep? - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Eric A. Sohn
• California dreamin' - Smarts - Brief Article
• Now showing …: win partners by letting them see what you're made of—with a "portfolio" of your patented technology - What's The Point?
  by David Newton
• Help wanted: net profits: want to hand a project to a freelancer but don't know where to start? The internet can help - Tech
  by Melissa Campanelli
• Not so fast! Raising money: seeking an investor? Slow down and take five steps to protect your company from making a bad choice - Money
  by David Worrell
• Risky business: staff smarts: should a prospective employee's credit history determine whether he or she gets the job? - Management
  by Chris Penttila
• Charted territory: candy crosses the border to open new doors - Breakthrough - Brief Article
  by April Y. Pennington
• What's your problem? think the business-name registration process in Florida is the same as the one in California? Think again - Bi2 101 - Brief Article
• The great outdoors - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Justin Allen
• Direct hit: can direct marketing survive a consumer backlash? - Smarts
  by Chris Penttila
• Hired guns: is enlisting bloggers the wave of the future in marketing? - Smarts
  by Chris Penttila
• Hot disks - Tech - Brief Article
  by Liane Cassavoy
• Do the REIT thing? When it comes to returns on real estate, think long-term investment - Personal Finance
  by Scott Bernard Nelson
• Bad judgment? Even top execs can make mistakes. With the right coverage, it's no problem - Insurance - Brief Article
  by Jacquelyn Lynn
• Change of face: tactics: is your logo losing its luster? Then maybe it's time to transform it with a new look - Marketing
  by Kim T. Gordon
• Goodwill hunting? Then these franchises are worth a look if you need a helping hand—or want to lend one to others - Opportunities
  by Devlin Smith
• Sweet anticipation - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by David Notowitz
• Ken & Jennifer Miller: 43, 40, co-founders of Thousand Mile, in Vista, California - Snapshot - Brief Article
  by April Y. Pennington
• All's fair …: … in love and business, so you may need a prenup to protect your company's assets - Smarts
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Take one tablet …: buyer's guide: give it a good look, and call us in the morning if it's right for your business - Tech
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• At your own risk - Buzz - Brief Article
• Equal time? Legal: under a new ruling, you may have to let unions use your e-mail system to promote their platform - Management
  by Jane Easter Bahls
• Ready? Set? Search! Rev up your sales with comparison-shopping engines - Net Sales
  by Catherine Seda
• Labor of love: for Jack and Diane , the road to becoming franchisees is a waiting game - Real Life
  by Todd D. Maddocks
• Mixing business with education - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Cheryl Moore
• Catch-22: are small companies that buy from giant retailers sleeping with the enemy? - Smarts - Brief Article
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• Video to go - Tech Toy
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• That's handy - Gear
  by Steve Cooper
• Payroll piggy bank? Tax talk: the IRS is no pushover when it comes to payroll withholding taxes. So if you're tempted to misuse these funds, you'd better reconsider
  by Joan Szabo
• A tug of war: real deal: you can't have it all. To negotiate successfully, you've got to master the art of give and take - Management
  by Marc Diener
• Just teasing: A+ ads: refusing to give your prospects the whole story at once is a surefire way to pique their curiosity - Marketing
  by Jerry Fisher
• A hand in remarriage: these entrepreneurs help make it easier for couples to walk down the aisle as many times as they like - Smart Ideas - Brief Article
  by Nichole L. Torres
• School spirit - Feedback - Letter to the Editor
  by Kevin R. Baranowski
• Your loss? Don't risk losing your laptop on your next flight. Try these labeling tools - or PDA or phone - Biz Travel - Brief Article
  by Christopher McGinnis
• Playing favorites: find out which Web sites these entrepreneurs use to run their businesses more efficiently - Women
  by Aliza Pilar Sherman
• On display - Gear
  by Gisela M. Pedroza
• Talking shop: wonder what makes shoppers tick? 5 retail superstars reveal how to please customers and, more important, how to keep them coming back for more
  by Elizabeth Goodgold
• What's your angle? Get fresh ideas when you change your perspective - Creative Zone - Brief Article
  by Juanita Weaver
• You're the boss: there are some things beyond your control, such as a poor job market. But that doesn't mean you can't control your future. Forget the 9-to-5 rat race and follow the lead of these entrepreneurs, who bought their own franchises - Be Your Ow
  by Devlin Smith
• Many healthy returns - Smart Ideas - Brief Article
• Update - Feedback - Tucson Ventures merged with Valley Ventures - Brief Article
• A hand up: urban, minority entrepreneurs are hotter than ever—so where is their funding? - Smarts
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• Doing your part? If it's the duty of every American to spend, then businesses must give something of value back - Hot seat: Liz Cohen
  by Geoff Williams
• Tech takeout - Buzz - Brief Article
• Movin' on up: is your business limping along with outdated computers or a network that doesn't meet your needs anymore? Here are five ways to upgrade your technology and boost your company's productivity
  by Mike Hogan
• Straight to the outsource: sales force: feeling the crunch? Then it may be time to look outside your company for help - Marketing
  by Kimberly L. McCall
• Let the bidding begin: an eBay business could be your entry to the online marketplace. Find out how to get started today - Be Your Own Boss
  by Jacquelyn Lynn
• On a shoestring - Smart Ideas - Brief Article
  by April Y. Pennington
• Correction - Feedback - Correction Notice
• Get your fix: prevent a roadside emergency from sidelining your business—equip your company vehicles with the latest kits - Wheels
  by Jill Amadio
• Call of the Wi-Fi: digital edge: heard the latest about systems that combine voice calls with wireless LANs? They're within your reach - Tech
  by Mike Hogan
• Going somewhere? Solutions: then you might want to carry one of these tiny, high-quality printers in your back pocket
  by Michael Gros
• Open doors? Entrepreneurs have long pushed for deregulation as a way to get a foot in the door of old, entrenched industries. But is cutting through the red tape the solution you've been waiting for?
  by Joshua Kurlantzick
• In times of crisis - Buzz - Brief Article
  by Elizabeth Goodgold
• Roamin' holiday: let a vacation put you on the road to a great start-up idea - Bi2 101
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Child's play - Smart Ideas - Brief Article
• Resources: Web sites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
  by Steve Cooper
• Back to basics: ex-dotcommers create new beginnings through low-tech businesses - Smarts
  by Mark Henricks
• Testing, 1-2-3: wondering if you can really get any work done at a Wi-Fi hot spot? We've got the answer - Smarts
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Lead the way: new gadgets blaze trails for mobile workers - Wireless - Brief Article
  by Mike Hogan
• Got leverage? Dollar signs: if you're ready to sell, you've got the upper hand. Large buyout firms will be looking to entrepreneurs - Money
  by C.J. Prince
• Losing stream: smart moves: is your business leaking profits? Find out—and get more of the revenue stream back in your company - Management
  by Mark Henricks
• Fantastic plastic - Retail Register - Brief Article
• Out of the ashes: this company faced sure disaster—but came out shining - Bi2 101
• End of the road? Success isn't a destination; it's simply undertaking the journey - Success Coach
  by Romanus Wolter
• This month on Entrepreneur.com
• Power up!
• Saving the day: does your brand need triage? Here's something to help - Book Review
  by Mark Henricks
• Global appeal: connecting the world with the push of a button - Wireless - Brief Article
  by Mike Hogan
• Way to give! - Buzz - Brief Article
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Turn it off! - Buzz - Brief Article
  by Joanne Cleaver
• Breakthrough performance: sales success: five stellar ways to steal the show from your competition - Marketing
  by Barry Farber
• Full esteem ahead: act like an executive—and get the respect you deserve - Bi2 101 - Brief Article
• Send in the clones: will competitors' knockoffs destroy your products' edge? Not if you don't let them - Innovations
  by Don Debelak
• Golden age - Editor's Note - Editorial
  by Rieva Lesonsky
• Looming large: are small-business contracts really going to the big guys? - Capitol Issues
  by Stephen Barlas
• A team sport - Book Review
  by Mark Henricks
• The great rebate - Buzz - Brief Article
• Take me to your leaders: a new research tool helps you find leading mutual funds - Funds - Brief Article
  by Dian Vujovich
• Bored meeting - Buzz