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Entrepreneur Magazine: August 2009

Cover Story
The New Orleans Saints
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a new entrepreneurial culture is taking hold in New Orleans.

Features
The Venture Capital Infusions
Federal incentives mean more money for VC firms--but what do they mean for you?

Where to Be an Entrepreneur
10 startup-friendly cities--and their success stories--show how small business is thriving.

The Man Behind the Memes
Internet content connoisseur Ben Huh explains our fascination with cat photos, cheeseburger hats and misspelled words.

Franchising's Green Scene
Environmentally friendly franchises can mean business success--just be sure they're as green as they claim.

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The annual motorcycle rally always manages to get commerce rolling.

Editor's Note: After the Storm
A new business culture breathes life into New Orleans.



Columns
Doing Good
The Lap of Eco-Luxury
Providing green can still be posh.

Financial Fitness
Test Your Structural Integrity
Why your business structure could be eating away at your company's bottom line

Franchise Ink
Retail Franchises to Start Now
From pets to furniture to health products, you'll surely find something to love in our list of 123 retail franchises.

Looking Like a Million Bucks
Jeff Bozz and Devin Haman, the founders of Sunset Tan, get real about their business.

Opportunities
From War Zone to Franchise Zone
How one franchisee is shaping a new future for business owners in Afghanistan

Personal Finance
It's Not Easy Investing Green
With capital tight, experts warn to proceed with caution on your earth friendly investment strategy.

Sales Talk
Take Out the Garbage
Ditch the canned sales tactics and say what you really mean.

Departments
Going Forward
What's in Your Carry-On?
Shop owner and fashion designer Ilaria Urbinati fills us in on her carry-on must-haves.

Flying High Down Under
Cozying up with Richard Branson's latest airline

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s a…Bird on a Plane?
Send Fido across the country in a bona fide plane for pets.

Money
Can Your Business Still Land a Loan?
Yes, it's still possible; you just have to know where to look.

Greasing FreeWheel
An internet advertising technology company gets big bucks.

Start It Up
So You Think You're a Gamer?
How hardcore gamers are getting schooled by Tom Taylor.

Spend Local--Online
Reach a younger, hipper market for a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising.

Friends With Money
Network your way to potential investors.

Eat, Drink and Be a Success
Ingredients for success in the food and beverage industry.

Tech
Where Background Noise Fears to Tread
The Jawbone Prime Bluetooth headset is even cooler than it looks.

Aiming at a Moving Web Target
Tools, apps and advice to help you stay connected on the go.

The Evolution of the Mobile Entrepreneur
A look at the milestones that made you the wired entrepreneur you are today.

Web
Google Could Be Your VC
Up-and-coming companies can now do a Google search for startup money.

A Matter of Online Trust
Give customers a reason to trust you over the other guy.

Pretentious--and Loving It
Pitchfork has readers wrapped around its spears.

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