Entrepreneur Magazine: April 2008

Hit the Books
Earning an MBA is a great way to beef up your business know-how, whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner. Check out The Princeton Review's list of top-ranked schools to find the program that's best for you.

Take It With You
Hard-traveling photography and digital media entrepreneur Danya Henninger, co-founder of Imagic with her husband Mark, makes the most of web apps both old and new. She took time out to discuss her must-have online applications.



Almost Famous
Midas Touch
A model-turned-jeweler discovers what women want--and a successful business.

Doing Good
Waste Not
Ron Gonen says his first meeting with a potential customer wasn't a hard sell. He's the founder and CEO of RecycleBank, a rewards company that motivates people to recycle.

Don't Miss
National Small Business Week
Head to D.C. and New York for information and inspiration.

Edge Features
Health Nuts and Bolts
Don't be afraid to spoon-feed your employees tips about proper diet.

No Sour Grapes
Sure, wine has been hot for a few years now--but the latest trend is hobnobbing with clients at wine-tasting establishments like wineries and wine bars.

Surviving the Crunch
We took to the streets to see how entrepreneurs are coping with the credit crunch.

Form Meets Function
Spruce up your work--and your life--with these nifty office tools and supplies.

For Hire
Want the right employee without paying the big bucks? Dayak.com can help.

Serial Starter
Serial entrepreneurs reveal that growing and selling a company is a business in itself.

Dry Idea
Think your idea sounds too crazy to work? Think again.

Green Machines
It's cool to care about the environment, and technology manufacturers are making it easier than ever for green-conscious entrepreneurs to buy more environmentally friendly, energy-saving tech products.

Travel
Easy Rider
Navigating uncharted territory? You've got options.

Wheels
Fit for a King
Volvo's best combines style and substance.

Women
Public Opinion
Why aren't more companies cashing in on the benefits of putting women in charge?

Commercial Vehicles
Put It in Drive
Whether you want a flex-fuel fleet, upfitted pickups or versatile vans, 2008's commercial vehicles have just what you need.

Start Your Engines
Get the money you need to put your team behind the wheel with financing programs.

Road Less Traveled
Lessen your fleet's environmental tracks by opting for greener vehicles and fuels.

Cruise Control
Whether you've got 3 or 30, there's a program to help you manage your vehicles.

Road Map
Generous service plans and warranties can keep you covered on the road ahead.

Pimp My Ride
Deck your fleet out in the latest racks, cabinets and gadgets to tote your business tools.

Rich Returns
Size Matters
Growing your business comes down to basic multiplication--just make sure you add in the human factor.

TheStreet.Com
For All It's Worth
The estate tax may disappear in 2010. Keep your assets from doing the same by planning today.

View
The Lost Generation
Keeping up with the Jonesers

Wise Guy
Tying the Knot
Partnering is an art, so make sure everyone sees eye to eye with these 8 tips.

Currency
Pick and Save
Don't wait until the last minute to save big on your 2008 taxes. Here's what to watch out for.

Portfolio
Taking Stock
How will the economy affect your investments this year?

Raising Money
Abroad, Not Overboard
Ex-Im Bank financing lessens the risk of doing business abroad.

Snapshot
Fountain of Youth
This savvy entrepreneur is out to prove that investing's for all ages.

Experience Counts
The hunt for angel investors is tough enough. Finding one who offers more than money adds to the challenge--but it's worth it.

Biz U
Get With the Program
"All-inclusive" entrepreneurship programs can get you connected--and your business going.

First
Are You on the List?
3 entrepreneurs tell how their companies earned a spot with the in crowd.

Hype
Making Headlines
Here's how to get the media attention you've always wanted--the right way.

Launch
Underdog Days
The big guys couldn't take the heat--can you rise to the occasion?

Money Matters
The Missing Link
Startup capital may be as close as your accountant's rolodex.

Net Profits
Bottoms Up!
Here's what every online alcohol startup needs to know.

Cool Tool
Show your stuff with low-cost video ads.

Opportunites
He Saw the Sign
A franchisee's success is out there for the whole world to see.

Making the Cut
A kid-friendly hair salon left no doubt in one couple's minds: They wanted their turn in the chair.

What's New
You've seen them on TV. Now meet them in person.

Smart Ideas
Give 'Em a Boost
Amir Levin turned dinnertime turmoil into inspiration.

Spell It Out
Keeping up with web lingo has helped this entrepreneur launch an accessory empire.

It's In The Bag
Here's how one entrepreneur keyed in on a rampant purse-digging problem.

Startup Features
Eat Up!
Have a big helping of the top restaurant franchises for 2008.

What's Cooking?
Hungering to launch your own restaurant? Use these 7 tips to get your business started now.

Set the Scene--and the Table
The dining is in the details.

Finders Keepers
Don't let your winning concept make its way into someone else's restaurant. Here's how to hold on to what's yours.

Success Coach
Get Personal
Step away from the computer and give your business that personal touch.

Best Practices
Green Team
Make your employees part of the solution by tapping them for environmentally friendly ideas.

Books
'Illusions' and 'Anxiety'
This month's books can help you avoid myths and channel your stress.

Clicks
Oh, Behave!
Social networking has its own social dynamics. Here's how to navigate them.

Global
My Mistake
Trust us--when going global, you don't want to make any of these 7 blunders.

Marketing
Get Real
If you want to market to women, ground your message in reality.

Sell
Wrap It Up
The end of the deal is near. Get ready to close--or to ditch it altogether.

Snapshot
Headed Home
In the face of a regional slowdown, Jamie Merida went back to where he started.

Strategy Buzz
The Muslim Market
How can you reach out to this fast-growing group of consumers?

Work Force
The Moody Blues
Depressed workers bring the whole company down, so get them the help they need.

Buyers Guide
The Easy Route
Shopping for a new router? Check out the latest advances in Wi-Fi.

Connections
Found Your Calling?
This budget-friendly VOIP system beckons.

Digital Edge
Now See This
What's new in online video viewing? The answer is crystal clear.

Editors Pick
Now Presenting
Need help keeping your audience captive?

Mobility
Bon Voyager
Wondering how LG's Voyager stacks up against the iPhone? Wonder no more.

Snapshot
Safety 'Net
Michael Fertik Gives clients peace of mind by keeping their online images squeaky-clean.

Tech Buzz
Attention, Please
How one man's company caught Yahoo's eye.

Shipping 2.0
With a virtual warehouse service, all you have to lose are rent and delivery costs.

Wireless
Open Sesame
Cell phone companies are starting to free up their networks. Here's the latest on the liberation.