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Entrepreneur Magazine: August 2007

Cover Story
Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 500
Who made the cut as this year's fastest-growing small businesses?



Forward
Almost Famous
That's an Order
Overseas coffee company brings GIs their daily cup of joe.

Better Business
Imagine That
Want to compete? Keep your creative juices flowing.

Biz Travel
Farewell
Have a truly bon voyage knowing you got the best ticket price.

Books
Well, Honestly!
Truth in marketing spins in a new direction.

Forward Features
Hook Me Up
Home security entrepreneurs are wired for success.

Take It Online
Virtual trade shows take care of some very real business.

Boiling Point?
The restaurant industry is feeling the heat.

Finish Line
For VC-backed companies, M&A is usually how the story ends.

Are You Game?
Gaming racks up points as the work model of the future.

His and Hers
How to design an office everyone on staff will love.

Insights
What's in a Name?
Take control of what the Web says about you.

Perspective
The Race Is On
What might the presidential candidates do for you?

Security Alert
Safe Trip
Put your data on lockdown before hitting the road.

Snapshot
Shades of Green
With more large companies going green, the entire industry is under scrutiny.

Wheels
American Beauties
The car next door is all grown up--and going places fast.

Wise Guy
At Their Service
Your company is nothing without customers. Make sure you play nice by following these steps.

Women
Women 2.0
Where do women really stand in the tech industry?

Lead
Global Village
Middle Ground
Arbitration can settle cross-border disputes.

Lead Buzz
Know Your Staff
NetSuite provides a staffing solution without all the fluff.

Legal
Tangled Web
Building a website? Don't get caught in a copyright mess.

Smart Moves
All Together Now
Partnering with other entrepreneurial companies can help all of you bulk up and throw your collective weight around.

Snapshot
No Kidding
Lorena Garcia is making children’s eating habits her business with cooking workshops.

Staff Smarts
Equal Matchup
Play fair with single employees if you want them to stick around.

Money
Dollar Signs
Here's the Plan
Is your company running smoothly? Then there's no better time to review your business plan and consider what your next move will be.

Funds
Ups and Downs
This thrilling fund is not for the faint of heart.

Insurance
Just Be Yourself
Insuring your identity makes it easier to get it back.

Money Buzz
Relief is on the Way
Small businesses are being liberated from SOX restrictions.

Personal Finance
Mix It Up
Tried-and-true index funds still rank highest on our list, but exchange-traded funds can add spice to a well-rounded portfolio.

Raising Money
Scam-Blocker
Looking to raise capital? You could be a target for con artists. To avoid getting scammed, stay on the alert--and trust your gut.

Rich Returns
About Face
Bringing in help to grow? Beware of hidden agendas.

Snapshot
Pay It Forward
Online customers jump at the chance to pay for purchases incrementally.

Tax Talk
Gimme a Break
Tax breaks ease the burden of the minimum-wage hike.

TheStreet.Com
Give and Take
Buying bonds from a nonprofit organization lets you show your giving side--and make money, too.

Sell
Net Sales
Green Thumb
Get into your customers' pockets with SMS advertising.

Real Deal
Talk the Talk
Don't be afraid to negotiate--just know what you're doing.

Retail Register
Dodging Discounts
Would your store be better off sans sales?

Sales Success
Basic Instincts
In business, sometimes it's better to let your gut do the talking.

Sanpshot
Make It a Reality
These innovative entrepreneurs saw business take off after landing a reality show.

Sell Buzz
In Character
Take these 3 quick tips to dress up your company's image.

Cast Your Line
Fishing for some customers? Podcast a line and make a sales catch.

Tactics
Mail Model
Are you getting the most out of your direct-mail campaign? Follow this advice and post record returns on your efforts.

Startups
Biz 101
In the Army Now
More military spouses are enlisting in business.

From the Inside Out
To launch and build your startup faster, try outsourcing.

Biz U
The Time Is Now
Yes, you can build a million-dollar business while you're still in college.

Bootstrapping
Design on a Dime
Working from home and staying in touch with his former employer helped this designer make the leap to his own studio.

eBay Entrepreneur
For Your Review
Want more eyes on your products? Go online and share your expertise.

Money Matters
Patent Potential
Need invention protection? An attorney can help.

Opportunites
Hot Wheels
The latest in fun franchising: renting motorcycles to thrill-seeking travelers.

Creative Snacking
Yummy peanut butter cafes are the best thing since sliced bread.

Smart Ideas
Raising the Roof
Monica Higgins' secret to earning rave reviews from customers? Making home renovations as painless as possible.

Nice Moves
Brian Altomare's company is moving up by moving out dorm furniture.

Design on a Dime
Working from home and staying in touch with his former employer helped this designer make the leap to his own studio.

Startup Features
Child's Play
Breaking into the multibillion-dollar toy industry is easier than you think. Here's how to get your toy on the top of every kid's wish list.

Coming of Age
We're not talking kid stuff--the booming children's market is serious business, and franchisees are reaping the rewards.

Success Coach
Make It Happen
The only way to succeed is to believe in yourself. Here's how to keep the faith even when you run into roadblocks.

Tech
Buyers Guide
The Big Picture
A lightweight portable projector will keep your presentations picture-perfect when you're on the go.

Connections
World Party
New VoIP sites let you make calls all over the globe for cheap.

Digital Edge
Flash Forward
With portables more packed than ever, flash memory looks like the future.

Editor's Pick
Open Season
Shave off the bulk with a lighter Office version.

Mobile Entrepreneur
Off the Map
Will the business survive while you're away? It will--if you're prepared.

Net Profits
Press Your Luxe
As shoppers get bolder, it's the perfect time to sell the finer things online.

That's Not All
Show shoppers what they're missing in your search results.

Snapshot
Rise to the Top
Will throwing human intelligence into the mix help this search company come up first?

Tech Buzz
Stamp of Approval
Save a trip to the post office with the DYMO Desktop Mailing Solution.

Wireless
Read My Lips
New services transform voice messages into text.

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