Entrepreneur Magazine: February 2008

Almost Famous
Just Picture It
With his plush word toys, one man discovered how to spell success.

Business 411
Cover your Bases
Leaving your business for a while? You need a game plan.

Doing Good
Cause and Effect
Lisa Knoppe Reed has a very unique work force. "They feel lucky to have a job, and I feel lucky to work with them," she says.

Edge Features
On Hire Ground
A look at how entrepreneurs affected the economy last year

In Whom We Trust
Entrepreneurs' best advisors can be found close to home.

The Whole Package
Packaging today needs style and substance. You've got to grab consumers' attention but also consider the impact your packaging has on the environment.

Over and Out
Here's why one entrepreneur hired on an HR person to take care of overtime pay.

Is This Thing On?
Digital radio promises to revolutionize the world of broadcasting, exponentially increasing the number of stations and making radio a better advertising vehicle for entrepreneurs trying to reach small niche markets.

Reading Between the Lines
Not every book on your shelf needs to be about financial strategies and marketing campaigns. Here, the nonbusiness books that inspired successful entrepreneurs:

Security Alert
Data Saver
Your most valuable business asset may also be your most intangible one: data. Everything from customer credit card numbers to employee records to pricing information needs protection.

Travel
Entrepreneurs, Take Flight!
How travel websites are expanding out to small business owners.

Wheels
A Whole Lot of Car
The Cadillac CTS 2008 is a bold and practical ride.

Women
Rare Commodity
How some women are working hard for the money.

Back to Basics
How long could you survive without the internet?

Perspective
Weakest Link?
In the race for global competitiveness, is the U.S. falling behind?

Rich Returns
Reach for the Stars
For entrepreneurs who want to grow profits, here's some insight on what it takes to be the "-aire" up there.

TheStreet.Com
Tipping Point
As inflation threatens the economy, entrepreneurs look to protect their investments.

View
It Takes Two
More and more companies are seeing the importance of partnerships--is it time for you to buddy up?

Wise Guy
Blog-a-Thon
Your company's blog could be one of your strongest marketing tools--so get talking.

Advisor
Building Blocks
Leasing may be the solution to grow your business quickly.

Currency
Shared Effort
Need goods and services but low on cash? Make vendors part owners and share the rewards.

Money Buzz
Outlook Good
2007 pays off for small-business IPOS. Can you expect the same in your future?

Portfolio
The Golden Rule
Recession worries? Look past the pot of gold and set your sights on commodities.

Raising Money
The Real Estate Deal
Shopping for a commercial real estate loan can be tricky. Here's what you need to stay balanced.

Snapshot
It's a Given
Success means nothing to these charitable entrepreneurs unless they're giving back.

Biz U
The Global Arena
Can your business idea stand up to global competition?

First
Exercise Your Profits
Got a hot fitness idea? Before you get started, make sure you're fit for business.

Making It Work
Vendor relations are key to startup success. Here's how to hit it off.

Q & A
Are you really ready to be an entrepreneur? The answer lies within.

Hype
Frame of Reference
Referral-based business is good business, so why not put it front and center?

Money Matters
Nothing Personal
How can you protect yourself and your assets from risk when securing a business loan?

Net Profits
Out of This World
Opportunities abound in online gaming.

Opportunities
Perfect Fit
These creative fitness businesses shaped up into franchises.

Smart Ideas
Second Skin
Here's how two entrepreneurs scratched their business itch.

Toy Story
Homemakers and tech gurus alike will get equal enjoyment out of this product.

Smooth Operator
Paul White developed a surgery system that cuts to the heart of the problem.

Startup Features
Express Lane
The fastest-growing franchises for 2008 are putting the pedal to the metal.

Here's the Plan
5 minutes are all you need to create a top-notch marketing plan--and get your business ready for success.

Success Coach
Let It Shine
In business, your best asset is the power of you--so use it.

Best Practices
Get Absorbed
Being acquired can be a very good thing for your business.

Books
A Page Turner
These ground-breaking reads may change the way you do business.

Clicks
Group Dynamics
Facebook could reap a bounty of benefits for your business. Should you join?

Global
Singing Its Praises
Small but strong, Singapore is ideal for American businesses looking East.

Marketing
Join Forces
Marketing for a charitable cause can benefit your company, too.

Sell
You've Got Style
How well can you sell? Very, if you develop your own way of doing it.

Snapshot
Sweet Success
After hitting it big at home, Maribel Lieberman is making her mark across the pond.

Strategy Buzz
Derby Fever
This business is racing to build team spirit by getting everyone involved in fun.

Waste Not
Making your office greener is easier than you think. Take these 5 steps to clean up your act.

Work Force
Fair is Fair
Steer clear of trouble by making sure you pay men and women equally.

Buyers Guide
Pack a Punch
The latest in portable power

Connections
Android Invasion
"Commputers" are coming to a hand near you.

Digital Edge
Blogging for Dollars
Entrepreneurs are starting to make tidy livings off their blogs.

Editor's Pick
Best Face Forward
Help your images make a positive impression.

Mobility
Tablet Tales
Demand for tablet PCs is going up. What are the latest features?

Snapshot
Reel Time
Thanks to these entrepreneurs, putting video online is quick and painless.

Tech Buzz
Getting a Visual
Pictures show the world you mean business, so be sure your camera is up to the task.

Get Onto My Cloud
With CloudPrint, printing knows no bounds.

3.0 is a Charm
In its newest form, USB will be fitter and faster--and it'll get on great with its predecessors.

Web Sight
You Know Something?
Your website is rich with user information.

Wireless
Unlock the Possibilities
You don't have to buy a phone that your cellular service provider carries.