Entrepreneur Magazine: July 2003

Prove Your Worth
Forget the stock market. The best way to build wealth is to invest in your own company. And now's the time to show the world what your business is made of.

A Mixed Blessing
That unexpected windfall may feel like winning the lottery, but if you aren't careful, it could wreak havoc on your business.



Be Your Own Boss Features
Secrets to Success
Yes, you can be a successful franchisee--our insiders and experts tell you how.

Wireless Wealth
The Wi-Fi revolution is coming. Find out how your business can get in on the ground floor and rope in profits.

Biz 101
Best of Both Worlds
Yes, it is possible to balance passionate creativity and no-nonsense business.

It's Who You Know
Talk about your firm at all times, and you might reach the ears (or head) of a famous client.

Make It Snappy
Learn the valuable art of the one-page pitch.

Know Thy Enemy
Ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to your competition.

Innovations
Finning the Flames
With a flash of creativity, you can swim circles around the competition.

Opportunities
Breaking Ground
One seasoned land developer puts his experience to good use.

What's New 07/03
Helping high school athletes get their big breaks

Real Life
Sending Out an SOS
Our franchisees just hit an iceberg in negotiating their land deal. Will they be able to keep it afloat?

Smart Ideas
Give 'Em the Sack
Two entrepreneurs pack in the profits with treat bags for the rich and famous.

Success Coach
Hey, Listen Up!
Plugging in to what others have to say can spark new ideas for your business.

What's Your Problem?
Mighty Mouse
Your store may not be a big, city-slicker business, but even a small-town shop can still get customers through its doors.

Almost Famous
Food for Thought
With a new twist on familiar snack foods, this entrepreneur has success in the bag.

Editor's Note
Higher Learning


Resources
Resources 07/03
Web sites, organizations, events and more to grow your business

Creative Zone
Eyes Wide Shut?
The inspiration you need could be right under your nose.

Insurance
Get With the Program!
Save money with a new approach to managing disability benefits.

Legal
Better Safe . . .
Does your product need a warning label? Don't get burned--consider all the potential dangers.

Management Buzz
Management Buzz 07/03
Protecting your telecommunications services from hijackers; trimming your expenses

Real Deal
Culture Shock
If you don't learn to bridge the gap, you may risk alienating potential business partners.

Smart Moves
A Head Start
Need some help thinking more clearly under pressure? "Hot-wire" your brain with meditation.

Staff Smarts
Can You Manage?
Should the office hotshot be your next manager? Only if he or she really has the right stuff.

A+ Ads
Head Long
Is it too much of a stretch to get your prospect to read a headline the length of your arm?

Breakthrough
Sweet Reward
Reaching out to the media really does pay off.

Marketing Buzz
Marketing Buzz 07/03
Using music to enhance sales; public speaking is an expensive way to advertise your business

Net Sales
Talking Shop
Where should you focus your online marketing? Try the office.

Sales Force
Radical Rendezvous
Bye-bye boring. You can plan a lively sales conference without breaking the bank.

Sales Success
Trying Times
Every once in a while, you'll meet difficult customers. Question is, are you prepared to take them on?

Tactics
Cross-Training
Join the multichannel marketing revolution, and get ready to pump up your sales.

Dollar Signs
Makeover Magic
The SBA may give its underused 504 loan program a face lift. How will that help you?

Funds
Fit to Commit
This small-cap value fund wants investors for the long haul.

Money Buzz
Money Buzz 07/03
Joining the hedge fund fray; helping your employees become homeowners

Personal Finance
Can't Win for Losing
A mutual fund tax quirk limits your capital losses.

Raising Money
Bonus Round
Taking on some venture debt after a round of VC can give you more bang for your buck.

Tax Talk
An Unsure Thing
Can't pay your federal tax bill? Don't count on the IRS offer-in-compromise program to help.

Biz Travel
The Fast Track
How to jet through the airport and get on your way

Books
Growth Guru
How to turn your business into a hot commodity

Capitol Issues
Clocking In
For low-wage workers, overtime may get more lucrative.

Hot Seat
Green Machines
Can you make a difference and make your business work, too? This entrepreneur says yes.

It Figures
It Figures 07/03
Americans' personal finance situation, which racial group produces the most college graduates and more

Smarts Features
Where's Big Brother?
Orwell's nightmare won't be coming to the Internet anytime soon.

Slow Change
You'd better not hold your breath waiting for retirement plan reform.

Second Time Around
These Internet pioneers hope to prove that lightning really does strike twice.

Food Fight!
How should restaurateurs deal with the weighty problem of customers' obesity?

Fee Bargain
Law firm mergers may give you more room to negotiate legal fees.

Family Ties
Even if you don't run a family business, there's something to be learned from them.

Seeing Is Believing
Camera-phones bring business into focus with instant and cost-effective images.

Snapshot
Lori & Ryan Pacchiano
32, 23, co-founders of High Maintenance Bitch in Seattle

Tech Toy
Soft Touch
A flexible keyboard you can roll up and put away

What's the Point?
In the Balance
Learn the factors banks really weigh when setting loan terms.

Wheels
It’s Optional
What do you really need, and what can you live without?

Women
Required Reading
We've got your summer reading list--books to inspire you, from women entrepreneurs.

Buyer's Guide
Do Your Network
Curious about how effective Wi-Fi adapters are? We've got you covered.

Digital Edge
Call Waiting?
The computer phone is still a thing of the future, but IP telephony will deliver better ways to beam up to your enterprise today.

Gear
Gear 07/03
A security device for your home Internet connection; a lightweight notebook that's heavy on battery power

Hot Disks
Hot Disks 07/03
The latest in data recovery software, contact management applications and more

Net Profits
At Their Service
Although money's tight, don't even think about skimping on good online-customer support.

Solutions
The Replacements
If it's high time to get rid of your worn-out desktops, then try these wireless portables on for size.

Tech Buzz
Tech Buzz 07/03
The current status in PDA land; computer recycling services

Wireless
Inking Up
Now coming to a printer near you—files from a cellphone or PDA

Wi-Fi Reloaded
Maybe all your 802.11b network needs is a boost.