Entrepreneur Magazine: April 2007

Far and Away
Who can take you where you need to go without breaking your budget? Our 2007 Business Travel Awards reveal your best bets.

It's Easy Being Green
There are more ways than ever for your business to save energy, money and the environment.



Almost Famous
Bod Squad
Her mother’s encouraging words helped this entrepreneur take her handmade body-care products to the market.

Better Business
Distance Vision
When choosing technology, it's best to be far-sighted.

Biz Travel
Ditch the Baggage
Sick of lugging your luggage? Let someone else do it.

Books
Star Power?
Casting doubt on standard assumptions about business success.

Expand
Brand You
Expert tips on building your company's MVP

Forward Features
The Third Wave
Just getting used to Web 2.0? Hang on, because Web 3.0 is about to hit shore.

Hop the Pond
What you can learn from an overseas master of marketing

Ready to Report
It may get a little easier for businesses to play by the rules.

Foreign Bodies
Just how far should you go for affordable health care?

You Know the Drill
...or do you? The latest training tools might surprise you.

Loan Ranger
One VC firm is lending a helping hand to fledgling companies.

I See a Pattern
Sewing businesses are in stitches all the way to the bank.

Bring On the Night
If your best work happens in the wee hours, you're not alone.

Healthy Business
For Good Measure
Know how to take your company's vital statistics.

Insights
New Word Order
A political spinmeister takes his way with words to the corporate world.

Perspective
In With the New
What might the new Congress do for you?

Wheels
Cross Talk
These roomy crossover vehicles make a big impression.

Wise Guy
Go for the Gold
Follow these 10 steps to impressing investors, and you'll be on your way to the big time.

Brain Storm
Creative Sparks
Interns can do more than stuff envelopes. The key to releasing their potential is recognizing them as an important part of your team.

Innovation Buzz
Unlock Ideas
Cash in on other people's patents.

Snapshot
Feed the Need
The advertising industry is getting a tasty treat. Meet the entrepreneurs behind it all.

Whats Next
In the Spotlight
Up-and-coming energy-efficient lighting will save your business some bucks—and it's better for the environment, too.

Global Village
Howdy, Partner
Say hello to a strategic global alliance.

Lead Buzz
Mind Your Money
Get a handle on expense reports.

Legal
Achtung, Maybe
Does your product need a warning label?

Smart Moves
Values Added
Can you grow your socially responsible company while staying true to your values? Sure, just use your natural resourcefulness.

Snapshot
Dynamic Duos
Creating job-sharing partnerships led to this entrepreneur’s singular success.

Staff Smarts
Young Guns
Hiring millennials has its advantages--just keep it from backfiring.

Dollar Signs
Second Opinion
Have you outgrown your current number cruncher? Look for a strategic advisor who can help your business reach its goals.

Funds
Point for Europe
European market discoveries make this fund a good find.

Insurance
A Sure Bet
Promotions insurance keeps you covered despite the odds.

Money Buzz
Charity Caveats
Changes in tax laws can affect your deductions for donated items.

One Step Ahead
Options for buying a home when you can't prove income.

Personal Finance
Shed Light
Are hedge funds leaving you in the dark? Morningstar's extensive database might be a good place to start your research.

Raising Money
That's a Fact
As one of the oldest ways to generate working capital, factoring is now flexible, customizable and going mainstream.

Rich Returns
Army of One
Extra hires won't help you grow, but franchisees could.

Snapshot
Media Mogul
Making deals for unsold airtime helped this entrepreneur fund business growth.

Tax Talk
Big Change
How will the new Congress affect business taxes?

Net Sales
Squeeze Play
Offering your site visitors something for free can help grow your contact list--but be careful not to drive them away.

Real Deal
Hang Tough
Secrets to staying strong at the bargaining table.

Retail Register
To Catch a Thief
You don't need a badge--just better technology.

Sales Success
Have No Fear
Scared of cold calling? Learn to turn your anxiety into confidence.

Sell Buzz
Total Access
How to get your product in front of celebrities.

Mystery Machine
Tips on launching your own teaser campaign.

Winning Over the Skeptics
Is social marketing really worth it?

Snapshot
Nothing But the Truth
Building buzz the authentic way got this documentary channel in front of millions of eyes.

Tactics
Less Is More
Tired of trying to tell your whole story in 30 seconds? Put your ad budget to better use by enticing prospects to visit your website.

Biz 101
Story Hour
Intrigue your audience by marketing with storytelling techniques.

Youth Group
Teenagers can be a good fit with your team--if you know what to look for.

Checking Your Lists
A book of 500 lists ensures small-business owners are covered.

Biz U
Ready to Launch
Morph your invention from a concept into a company with these programs.

eBay Entrepreneur
Play by the Rules
eBay regulations and guidelines keep buyers and sellers on the same page—of the rule book, that is.

Money Matters
Loan Woes
Feel like you're signing your life away?

Opportunities
Making the Cut
Going from health care to hair care, an entrepreneur finds a new style.

Smart Ideas
Vend a Dog a Bone
Candy and soft drinks, move aside--vending machines are going to the dogs, thanks to one pet lover.

Toll Freedom
Making toll transponders more attractive.

Game Face
Two students brought video games to life with 3-D technology.

Startup Features
Beating the Odds
Put the odds on your side with these 10 steps that (almost) guarantee startup success.

Rising Stars
Introducing the top 50 new franchises of 2007.

Success Coach
It’s All About You
Give yourself a boost by taking time to celebrate the most important aspect of your business: you.

Buyers Guide
Look Smart
With all these smartphones available, why haul your laptop along?

Connections
On the Plus Side
A new service can turn your cell phone into a superphone, complete with 10 different numbers and all the features of a PBX.

Digital Edge
Test Tubes
Wanna see what TV on your PC looks like? Now you can--for cheap.

Net Profits
Seeing Is Believing
Visual search engines make it simple for shoppers to find your products.

The Right Stuff
Web design experts reveal their top 10 trademarks of stellar sites.

Snapshot
Take Charge
New ways to keep mobile devices alive on the road.

Tech Buzz
Helpful Hub
Tools for web collaboration.