Entrepreneur Magazine: October 2007

New Biz on the Block
Our listing of new franchises offers a fountain of youth--and opportunity.

Oh, Grow Up
These 8 steps will take your business from awkward adolescent to full-grown adult.



Almost Famous
Isle Style
This entrepreneur is taking beach bum to a whole new level with his high-end, Caribbean-inspired apparel.

Better Business
Get Ready
Send your sales force on its merry way without training and support, and you could be taking a hit in the revenue.

Business 411
Not a Limited Resource
Check here for the latest stats, events and information channels.

Doing Good
Fair Fashion
One entrepreneur has used unique clothing style to grow the trend of eco-friendly products.

Edge Features
It's Electrifying
When even Honda can't make a go of its hybrid Accord, it's tempting to write off electric cars as glorified scooters. Can any company make a profit on them? Will consumers ever warm to a ride that needs recharging?

What's Next
Get the scoop on what's up and coming in the technological world.

A Safe Bet
If your company's technology could make our country safer, a new federal program may help you connect with potential buyers in Washington.

Rumor Has It...
Relying on blogs and fan sites can shed some light on public opinion, but read them with a grain of salt.

Got Skills?
Jim Mousner has a photo of himself at age 5 donning a fedora and carrying a briefcase, playing secret agent. He went so far as to interview with the Secret Service but chose to pursue a different career. His interest in espionage, however, never waned.

Got You Covered
Bouncing Back
Eric Morgan, president of Morgan + Co., never thought his New Orleans-based media company would be unable to operate due to a catastrophe.

Travel
Make the Connection
It's getting easier than ever to stay connected on the road.

Wheels
Flex Your Muscle
Classic cars show off their high-performance capabilities.

Women
Send Me an Angel
Can you get angel funding to expand your company?

Keep Them Posted
When Kim Snider asks attendees of her educational seminars, "How many of you read my blog?" she estimates that 80 percent of the people in the room raise their hands. It wasn't always that way, though.

Perspective
Borderline Issues
All is quiet on the immigration front--for now. But can small-business owners pull together to help bring about desperately needed changes?

TheStreet.com
Study Abroad
Investing overseas can be a smart way to diversify, but you've got to know the territory first.

View
Blogged Down?
An internet contrarian exposes the dark side of company blogs but offers some advice on how to stay afloat.

Wise Guy
Get in Good
If you don't schmooze, you lose--so take these steps to set yourself up for success.

Advisor
Separation Anxiety
Even if your personal life is in shambles, you can still your run your business.

Currency
I'm Outta Here
With shrinking teams and growing responsibilities, CFOs have it tough these days. What can you do to keep yours from jumping ship?

Money Buzz
An Equity Fund of Their Own
As private equity heats up, a new breed of smaller funds is taking center stage in today's market.

Way to Pay
New technologies make buying easier than ever. Cutting-edge advances in smart-card microchips and wireless solutions are giving consumers the option of leaving their cash and credit cards at home in favor of driver's licenses and cell phones.

Pick a Card, Any Card
Cash-only perks are so five minutes ago. Today's Affinity cards are all about creative extras.

Portfolio
Written in the Polls
A crystal ball won't help you predict where the stock market is going, but the 2008 election may.

Raising Money
The Bond That Lasts
The bond that lasts looking for a quick fix for your long-term financing needs? Tax-exempt bonds can do the trick.

Rich Returns
Media Master
Seeking publicity? Learn the art of proper PR, and the press will come looking for you.

Snapshot
Out of the Woods
A company that gives growing businesses the funds and resources to go big? Sounds like a job for Robin Hood.

Biz U
Cool for School
College connections can give your high-tech business an edge.

First
Package Deal
Propel your product off shelves with the perfect packaging.

Purchasing Power
Skip the startup and go shopping for your dream business.

Hype
If You Build It . . .
Successfully marketing your business starts with creating a solid foundation.

Money Matters
Dealing Direct
Try direct public offerings as a way to raise capital.

Net Profits
Get a Social Life
There's still room for success in the social networking scene.

Opportunities
That's Amore
A couple of franchisees learn that dough is a relative term for success in the pizza business.

Without a Sweat
Starting a fitness franchise gave a 19-year professional the motivation to whip his life into shape.

Smart Ideas
Swell on Wheels
A whimsical ice cream truck makes these tasty treats worth running after.

You're Hired!
One entrepreneur creates an easy system for job searching for those without internet access.

Digital Shape-up
Fitness gurus can now get customized training sessions delivered right to their door.

Success Coach
Dare to Dream
Create an "impossible" goal--and discover the possibilities.

Best Practices
Just Say No
Providing great service is vital to your business, but so is knowing where to draw the line.

Books
New Page Turners
If you're looking for a way to grease your business wheels, check out these informative reads.

Clicks
Tag, You're It!
Tagging content on social sites is serious business.

Global
Put it on Autopilot
Make your Global Supply Chain lean and mean.

Marketing
'Twill Be the Season
8 ways to prepare now for stellar holiday sales.

Sell
Going Zen
Let calm and clarity lead you to higher sales.

Snapshot
Group Effort
How do you create the unforgettable? Being able to direct an army of experts sure helps.

Strategy Buzz
Get Noticed
Want to make your business the center of attention? Take part in an eye-catching event.

Punch the Clock
Free up some time with HR software.

Dodge the Deluge
Floods of e-mails have workers everywhere running for higher ground. Can e-mail trainers help stem the tide?

Work Force
In the Mix
How to attract--and keep--a diverse management team.

Buyers Guide
Room for Improvement
Want to Take your Wi-Fi network to the next level? Try a draft-n wireless router.

Connections
United we Gab
They're here: cell phones that work on both cell and Wi-Fi networks.

Digital Edge
Stay Tuned
That set-top box could finally step into the spotlight PCs and TVs converge.

Editor's Pick
Self Defense
Quick reflexes make this security suite ready for anything.

Mobility
So Happy Together
New gadgets and old-school tools work in perfect harmony to keep you on the ball.

Snapshot
Not-so-little League
Think the big guys control the gadgets market? Think again.

Tech Buzz
Call Them Gorgeous
Smartphones are looking pretty sharp these days.

Ready for Your Close-up?
Make your blog a star by adding video.

Clean up Your Act
Some tinkering here, some changes there, and your business can be greener in no time.

Web Sight
Do You See What I See?
Customers have all sorts of say in your company these days. Why not let them customize what they see on your site?