Entrepreneur Magazine: November 2007

When Success Isn't Enough
Business is good, but it could be better. So get out of that rut and take it to the next level--here's how.

Top of the Class
Ready to get educated? Check out our annual ranking of the top 50 entrepreneurship programs, brought to you by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur.



Almost Famous
Secret Ingredient
Venturing deep into the rainforest for an exotic oil may seem crazy, but people are going nuts for this man's hair products.

Business 411
Talk Tech
Get in on the latest tips and talk on business.

Doing Good
Give 'Em a Break
Here's one entrepreneur who's pairing well-rounded college students with big-time companies.

Edge Features
Brain Drain
Does the promise of huge financial payoffs cramp the creativity of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs?

Still on the Block
You've invested everything and built a business you want to stick with for the long haul. Now business is thriving--but what if your neighborhood is dying?

Play It Safe
At Jackrabbit Toys (jackrabbittoys.com) in Sea Girt, New Jersey, customers are asking more questions since this summer's high-profile recalls of toys made in China.

Give and Take
Tech companies top the list in IPO and M&A deals.

Meet the Jetsons
The high-tech home of the future is in reach today.

Got You Covered
Handle With Care
If it has moving parts or electronic components, it can break. And if it breaks unexpectedly, you can bet that it won't happen at a convenient time--and that it will cost you.

The Business of Golf
Get on the Green
Many a deal has been closed over a round of 18 holes. So why is golf still one of the best ways for entrepreneurs to establish business relationships?

Travel
Foreign Affairs
When strict new cross-border rules went into effect in January, passport processing times ballooned from six weeks to 12 weeks. So what happens if you have to travel internationally and you don't have a passport?

Wheels
Eco Goes Elegant
A new hybrid is easy on the eyes and the environment.

Women
Work Together
Starting the Women Presidents' Organization was the launching pad of Marsha Firestone's success.

Rich Returns
Blast From the Past
Everything becomes obsolete eventually. That's why looking back at the past can help you predict the future.

TheStreet.Com
To Thine Own Self
Want more investment options? With a self-directed IRA, you decide where your money goes.

View
Fueling Change
Is U.S. business complacent? Mr. Creativity thinks so.

Wise Guy
Bring It On
Drive your competitors crazy while driving your company to success.

Advisor
Getting Personal
Our expert tells how to get a bank loan without risking your personal record.

Currency
Change of Plans
Attract top-notch employees with a 401(k) plan that matches your company's success.

Money Buzz
A World of Investors
Need a VC with a certain je ne sais quoi? An international firm may fit the bill.

A Hand in Handouts
Everyone wants freebies, but you have a business to run. Here's how to manage both.

Penny Pinch-ING
ING's new savings account is tailor-made for growing entrepreneurs.

Portfolio
Five-Ring Circus
Olympics fever hits China--should your investments follow?

Raising Money
In the Public Eye
As IPOs become viable again, what can you do to prepare your company?

Snapshot
Strength in Numbers
Marketocracy is taking its virtual investing platform into the real world by pooling user advice.

Biz U
Industrial Evolution
See what your business is capable of by expanding to new industries.

First
Local Flavor
Food with a regional flair can lure loyal locals as well as fans from afar.

Sites Set
How to market on the web and make your site stand out

Hype
You Lost Me at Hello
If prospects think you're just like everyone else, let your marketing kit prove otherwise.

Money Matters
On the Brink
Securing a margin loan can mean quick cash for startup, but it doesn't come without risk.

Net Profits
Power Up
Escaping the general ranks of eBay life requires powerseller status--here's how to get it.

Opportunities
Unique by Design
The latest twist in franchising brings together art, business and community spirit.

Student Counsel
Franchisees make education their business, preparing college-bound students for what's ahead.

Smart Ideas
Diapers at the Disco
A place where kids and parents can have a good time? Nothing says fun better than disco dancin'.

Kids Who Care
These four entrepreneurs are making a difference in the world and teaching children to do the same.

A Taste of Success
A wine tasting duo make wine-tasking fun for connoisseurs and first-timers alike.

Startup Features
Truthfully Speaking
Guy Kawasaki dispels rumors about the vitality of social media sites, gossips about his own successful site and explains how you, too, can get in on the social media craze.

Cheap Ticket
Strapped for cash? Here are 69 franchises to start for less than $25,000.

Success Coach
Did I Do That?
Make your business stronger by kicking bad habits out the door.

Best Practices
Two of a Kind
Looking for some support? Put in a little face time with someone who understands.

Books
A Page Turner
Hot-off-the-press, these management books reveal tips to optimize your business and leadership skills.

Clicks
Listen Up!
Want to be heard? Here are 5 simple ways to promote your podcast.

Global
Say What?
Your international employees have common goals, but the cultural divide could foil them.

Marketing
All Bundled Up
Throwing in some extras adds value to your offerings--and brings in customers.

Sell
It's Not About You
The more you focus on your customers' needs, the easier selling gets.

Snapshot
I Want My Author TV
Building book buzz using the written word's worst enemy

Strategy Buzz
I Tube, YouTube
Put the site to work promoting your business.

Recruiting 2.0
When it comes to finding the best employees, technology can put you on a level playing field with the big guys.

Work Force
Hire Power
For big-company resources at reasonable prices, call an HR consultant.

Buyer's Guide
Port of Call
Take a look at some of the hottest USB peripherals you may be missing.

Connections
Talk It Up
Got the gift of gab? In love with your landline? Not a problem for this VoIP superstar.

Digital Edge
The Web is the New PC
PC functions are moving onto the web. Here are the tools you need to make the leap.

Editor's Pick
Sights and Sounds
Record video, take photos . . . this smartie does it all.

Mobility
On the Write Track
Dictation services are hands-down the safest way to take notes while driving.

Snapshot
Hello Again
Their calling: Finding new homes for pre-owned cell phones.

Tech Buzz
The Y Factor
A business contest lets wannabe tech entrepreneurs get in the startup game.

Face Forward
Now that Facebook-based applications can flourish, the social networking site is open for business.

Meet in the Middle
Online collaboration is bringing scattered employees together--and platforms keep adding features to get your attention.

Web Sight
The Next Dimension
Need to breathe some life into your business? Going virtual can open up a whole new world.

Wireless
Bust a Move
Motion-sensing technology, meet the cell phone.