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Articles in Dec, 1996 issue of Nation's Business

• When you need a crystal ball - Nation's Business publishes article forecasting the technological future - Editorial - Brief Article
  by Mary Y. McElveen
• Riding a fashion wave - Splash beachwear stores in St. Louis, MO - Brief Article - Company Profile
  by Cheryl Jarvis
• Risk vs. reward in mutual funds
  by Randy Myers
• Divided government doesn't have to mean stalemate - Democratic president and Republican Congress - Editorial
• Wishes come true with frequent-flier miles - members of the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute contributed over 500,000 frequent-flier miles to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America - Brief Article
• Seeds of change for farmers: the new law phasing out various federal subsidies is altering the landscape for agriculture - includes related information on the Freedom to Farm Act of 1996
  by Stephen Blakely
• A concept with a kick - information about building and operating an indoor soccer facility
  by Michael Barrier
• The taxing bottom line on holiday giving
  by Gloria Gibbs Marullo
• An Osborne update - Jennings Osborne, the Arkansas businessman who was successfully sued by neighbors who opposed his massive Christmas light display donates lights to Disney-MGM Studios and various non-residential sites in Arkansas, including the Little
  by Michael Barrier
• Pointers on politeness for holiday partying - business parties - Brief Article
  by Roberta Maynard
• Crucial connections: three modems show their speed and versatility in channeling information - Buyers Guide
  by Tim McCollum
• Show business - tips on opening a movie theater
  by Michael Barrier
• When expansion goes on a roll - photocopying chain NightRider expansion; Entrepreneur's Notebook - Column
  by Rick Davis
• The future is now - technology and business - includes related article on future technologies - Cover Story
  by Tim McCollum
• Professionalizing a family business - Crane Plastics Co - Company Profile
  by Sharon Nelton
• Protect your firm from COBRA bites - employee health benefits - Brief Article
  by Peter Weaver
• Fishing for creative ways to make workers happy?
  by Roberta Maynard
• Back to basics, from the top: executives of growing firms find ways to stay close to front-line employees and their customers
  by Roberta Maynard
• When dollars need a home - advice for venture capitalists about investing in small-to-medium sized firms
  by Michael Barrier
• A novel way to hold on to departing workers - Myron L. Watts, Sr., of Astro Model Development Inc. offers support to employees who want to leave and start their own companies in exchange for a share of the companies - Brief Article
• Building your 'customer portfolio.' - how to foster customer loyalty
  by Michael Barrier
• Chapter and verse - how to start a career in writing poetry; Direct Line - Brief Article - Column
  by Michael Barrier
• Saving money and time - money-saving business gifts, as detailed in the book 'The Frugal Entrepreneur' by Terri Lonier - Brief Article
• Independent-contractor rules get friendlier - payroll tax laws and regulations
  by Peter Weaver
• Stocking stuffers - good gifts for small business owners include the 365 Sales Tips for Winning Business desk calendar and 'The Business Traveler's Guide to Inns & B&Bs' - Brief Article
  by Michael Barrier
• Benefit costs hit a record high - employee benefits
  by Roger Thompson
• Taking the taxes out of health care - medical savings accounts
  by James Worsham
• Time off for workers - poll reveals small business owners are concerned about laws replacing overtime pay with compensatory time - Brief Article
• 'Corrections Day' measures show bipartisan appeal - federal legislation that revises faulty regulations is passed by Congress - Brief Article
  by James Worsham
• The greening of deal making - playing golf with business associates - includes related information on the types of executives who play golf and on golfing etiquette
  by Glen Macnow
• On Social Security - questions for a readers' poll on Social Security system - Brief Article