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Articles in Sept 2005 issue of Entrepreneur
- Shaping up
by Jim Labadie - Seeing green: when it comes to investing, banks are where the money is
by Dian Vujovich - Road signs
- Mixed signals: keep your business alive in an unpredictable economy
by Chris Penttila - Lapping it up
- Join hands: pair an inventor's idea with your business know-how, and get ready for success
by Don Debelak - Stay in touch: have all the financial information you need right at your fingertips, and you'll always know the right move to make
by Mike Hogan - Top drawers
by James Park - Double down: it's in the cards to double your data storage space with DL technology
by Amanda C. Kooser - Site seen
by Candace Chiet - Martindale's calculators on-line center: www.martindale center.com/calculators.html
by Steve Cooper - Return to me: learn how to capture the greatest return on the customers you already have
by Mark Henricks - History lesson: this couple invokes a bygone era with their Victorian antiques and reproductions
by Sara Wilson - Holiday bonus: add an extra-special feature to your site, and get customers to indulge
by Melissa Campanelli - Second chance: tax amnesty offers help for businesses that owe
by Joan Szabo - Seeing the sites
by Sarah Pierce - Give 'em liberty: freedom of choice motivates American consumers. Learn how to build a winning campaign by giving your customers the power to choose
by Kim T. Gordon - Spreading the word
by Genevia Gee Fulbright - Search party: latest fun team-building trend? Scavenger hunts
by Heather Clancy - Thinking ahead: take care
by Jacquelyn Lynn - Sage advice: can Confucius' wisdom make you a better marketer?
by Kirsten Osolind - Gadget gurus: let tech trendsetters spread the word about your product
by Steve Cooper - Groomed fields
by Steve Cooper - The right fit: looking for capital? A boutique private equity group could be the perfect funding partner for your small business
by David Worrell - Learning curve: a class consulting project can be a great way to learn entrepreneurship
by Nichole L. Torres - Page turner
by Marilyn Kern Foxworth - Tell-a-Friend Wizard: www.tell-a-friend-wizard.com
by Steve Cooper - Spitzer's stand
by Jacquelyn Lynn - Memory lane: ads infused with nostalgia drive customers your way
by Jerry Fisher - Holding pattern: so far this year, small-business hiring has been on pause
by Mark Henricks - Get your fill
by Amanda C. Kooser - Reporting in: federal law allows you to check your credit reports for free every year. Here's how to access themand protect your credit rating
by Scott Bernard Nelson - Shout it out: be proud of your successand fearless in speaking up about it
by Romanus Wolter - Wallflower
by Steve Cooper - Boxing match: a boxy car could be the perfect fit for your business needs
by Jill Amadio - 40-year plan
by Jennifer Pellet - The real deal: what's it really like to be embezzled, expand internationally, or sell your product to Target? Get the inside scoop from these entrepreneurs on the ultimate highs of business ownership
by April Y. Pennington - Name your price: stumped about what to charge? Setting prices is both an art and a scienceand a little bit of guesswork. Here's how to figure it out
by Geoff Williams - Border patrol: Congress goes to bat for in-state expansion tax incentives
by Stephen Barlas - ZoomInfo: www.zoominfo.com
by Steve Cooper - Social grace: this socially conscious business is built around environmentally conscious products
by Sara Wilson - Answer the call: two companies ring in much-needed new phone systems
by Amanda C. Kooser - Glass action: an entrepreneur revs up business for his clients with an innovative mobile solution
by Karen Edwards - In the driver's seat: while navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, your independence is your best asset
by Rieva Lesonsky - Good company: selling to people who are smarter and more experienced than you? Don't be intimidatedbe wise to how you can learn from them
by Barry Farber - Spices of life: offering a taste of India in a casual setting, these two restauranteurs bring ethnic food to the masses
by April Y. Pennington - Status quota? Without trade quotas, U.S. textile-makers struggle
by Scott Bernard Nelson - More, more, more: AOL expands its media reach by stepping up service with VoIP
by Mike Hogan - Retire rich: entrepreneurs are good at growing businesses, but when it comes to personal portfolios, many all too often fall short. Experts share tips, strategies and secrets for the best ways you can accumulate wealth and retire rich
by David Worrell - Seeing the light
by Chris Penttila - Central perks: women use unique benefits to show employee appreciation
by Aliza Pilar Sherman - Fantastic forum: to keep the floor open for your team's innovative ideas at any time of the day or night, bring your brainstorming online
by Chris Penttila - Parent trap? Entrepreneurs wonder what effect their businesses have on their kids
by Mark Henricks - It's not personal: don't get burned by overly personal personnel files
by Jane Easter Bahls - Price fix: to keep up with increasing costsand big competitors' pricesmore small businesses are pulling the trigger on the pricing gun
by C.J. Prince - ProcessLibrary.com: www.processlibrary.com
by Steve Cooper - Eye on the storm: natural disasters happen, and this company created just the product to help fix things up
by Heather Clancy - Commuter gains: ease employees' transportation troubles with commuter benefits
by Mark Henricks - Who's the boss? Keep your company's travelers in line with a clear-cut business travel policy
by Chris McGinnis - You're the inspiration: know what product or service you want? Chances are, others want it, too
by Nichole L. Torres - The missing link? Want more people to visit your website? A link-building campaign could be just the thing to help you draw in shoppers
by Catherine Seda - Move over: relocating your business can save moneyand make room for some serious growth
by David Worrell - What's in store? Get ahead of the game with the latest retail trends
by Gwen Moran - Without a sign: don't get roped into a deal before you know it
by Marc Diener - MeetingBridge: www.meetingbridge.com
by Steve Cooper - It's all talk: voice-to-text technology can make text messaging a breeze
by Amanda C. Kooser - Finishing touches: a former engineer inspires kids to use their imaginations by letting them build and customize dollhouses
by Lori Kozlowski - Designer babies: munchkin couture is all the rage with hip parents
by April Y. Pennington - Shaping up: these former teachers toned up their business savvy with a fitness franchise
by Sara Wilson - Free press
by Lisa S. Knopp - Taking sides: right-brain skills are gaining ground in the business world
by April Y. Pennington - In-depth view
by Gisela M. Pedroza - Battery tests: don't drop that calluse these power-up options instead
by Amanda C. Kooser - Back to the root
by Lori Kozlowski - Better than ever: happily a year after: Mad Science looks back at their year in a Cinderella story after winning Entrepreneur and Xerox's 2004 office makeover contest
by Amanda C. Kooser - Show me the money: you don't need big bucks to start a franchiseyou just need the right source of funding
by April Y. Pennington