Entrepreneur Magazine: September 2006

The Right Spot
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Almost Famous
über Trooper
This filmmaker's bold documentaries don't shy away from big issues.

Biz Travel
Lux Liners
Business-class-only airlines are trying to win your loyalty.

Books
Believe It Seth
Godin twists strange tales into thoughtful advice.

Forward Features
The New World
The opportunities in Afghanistan are once-in-a-lifetime.

Phone Tag
Your customers may soon use their cell phones to find out prices--and much more.

Seeing Double
Think two operating systems are better than one? You're in luck.

That's So '80s
Entrepreneurs revive hit products of the past.

Looking Good?
Ease of hiring improves, but SMB salaries are up.

Future's So Bright
Put on your shades to check out an inner-city entrepreneurship program and one of its stars.

Cover Me
Mandatory health insurance may be bad for business.

Check, Please
"Blank checks" make going public more palatable.

Back in Business
Japan's economy is picking up. Should your company explore the possibilities?

Insights
Buying Power
How to give Generations X and Y what they want.

Wheels
Easy Pickings
Packed with features, these cars stand out.

Women
Baby Boom
Older, more affluent moms are inspiring a burgeoning business trend.

Big Ideas
Change Agent
Providing urban marketing know-how to corporate America, this entrepreneur moves to his own beat.

Brain Storm
Power Players
Entrepreneurs are becoming the front-runners of innovation.

Hot Trend
Eye on the Prize
Are you trying to develop the next big thing? Enlist help from bright minds outside your company by throwing in a prize.

Innovation Buzz
Food for Thought
Got a great food idea? Submit it directly to Kraft.

Innovation Snapshot
On the Move
Simplifying a complicated mass transit system was no easy task--but it's what put this entrepreneur on the fast track to success.

Global Village
Book It
5 global business books you need to read.

Lead Buzz
Payback Time
Think interns are free labor? That could be changing.

Lead Snapshot
Instant Classics
A toy company breaks from the more-is-better mind-set and returns to vintage characters.

Legal
Toppling Trolls
Patent trolls take a hit in a Supreme Court ruling.

Smart Moves
Got Skills?
Corporate volunteering is becoming less about envelope stuffing and more about letting employees apply their specific skills.

Staff Smarts
Nest Egg Nudge
Add value to your business with an employee retirement plan.

Dollar Signs
Pick and Choose
Big banks are competing for your business. How can you decide which one is best for you and your company?

Funds
Canada's Calling
Canadian fund lets investors tap natural resources.

Insurance
Rest in Peace
Ensure company longevity with life insurance policies.

Money Buzz
Privacy, Please
Potential changes in IRS rules could leave you exposed.

The Tic Tax Advantage
Form a partnership to invest in property.

Safe Spending
Small business credit card users now have more protection.

Money Snapshot
Bridging the Gap
Donations keep this company alive, while it keeps the hospitalized in touch with loved ones.

Personal Finance
Balancing Act
Hybrid securities are becoming increasingly common, but weigh your options before you decide to invest.

Raising Money
Keen On Green
VC firms across the country are seeing green in the growing number of environmentally friendly products and companies.

Rich Returns
Hear This
Are you in tune with your front line?

Tax Talk
Steer Clear
How you can avoid paying the AMT now and later.

Real Deal
Raving Mad?
Anger can help in negotiation, but be sure to use it wisely.

Retail Register
Living Dolls
Are sales standing still? Get your merchandise moving.

Sales Success
Animal Instincts
Ever feel like your sales team is a zoo? Turns out that's not a bad thing.

Sell Buzz
Woman's Work
Marketing to high-powered women

Keep Track of Phone Calls
Contact management software with a twist.

Sell Snapshot
Drink Up
One entrepreneur is using a small sticker to build a big following for his company.

Tactics
Cheer Leaders
You're all fired up about your company's products and services, so make sure your employees are, too--and that they let everyone know it.

Biz 101
A Slice of the Upper Crust
Service providers find a niche offering convenience and class.

Loan Lesson
Is convertible debt the way to go?

Diary of a Startup
Despite a few obstacles, our young entrepreneur is fit for launch.

Biz U
Family Ties
There's more than one type of family you can turn to for support.

eBay Entrepreneur
Go Global
EBay's international shipping and payment options put the whole world in your hands.

Opportunities
What's New
A franchise with character is coming your way.

New Beginnings
A tragic event helped a franchisee discover the sweet life.

Go Figure
For one couple, finding the right franchise match was as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Smart Ideas
Smart Ideas 09/06
Fashionable fanny packs, charter jets and music school.

StartUp Features
Show Me the Way
Learn from the franchising legends who have built some of today's biggest brands.

Got a Minute?
In the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee, you can start a business.

Success Coach
Just Play It Cool
Does it always feel like you've got a million things to do at once? Take a step back--sometimes procrastinating pays off.

Buyer's Guide
Race to the N
We took today's draft-n hardware out for a spin. See how it performed.

Connections
Hit the Jackpot?
For once, a cell tax is being lifted. But don't count on such future luck.

Digital Edge
Not-So-Rough Draft
The latest draft of Wi-Fi isn't final--but that doesn't mean it's no good.

Net Profits
The Good Fight
Outsmart the bad guys with these anti-fraud tactics for your site.

Peer Pressure
Online reviews by your customers can turn browsers into buyers.

Net Sales
Forms of Fear
Your web forms could be scaring away potential customers.

Tech Buzz
Local Time
Discover the benefits of local online advertising.

Lucky Number 7
Internet Explorer 7 is finally here.

Think Links
The road to link popularity.

Tech Snapshot
Turn a Prophet
The outlook is good for a pair of software creators harnessing Microsoft's might.

Wireless
Spy Games
Wi-Fi network jammed? This tool exposes the culprits.