Entrepreneur Magazine: March 2009

Not Ready to Retire?
The typical age to start thinking about retirement is now the time to consider a move to self-employment.

Talking About My Generation
Gen Xers, Gen Yers, Millennials and Boomers are all working alongside each other. But how do you get them to work well together?

Frugal is Back
It's time to cut back or go home. Here's how to channel your inner miser--the right way.

Build a Billion-Dollar Business
It starts with strategic thinking and thoughtful growth. Here's an inside look at how two successful businesses went from zero to $1 billion.



Build a Website
Rev up the Search Engines
If search engines can't find you, neither can customers. Build your site right.

Build Your Brand
7 Steps to the Perfect Marketing Plan
Think about who you are, who needs what you do and how to get their attention.

College and Startups
Breaking Business Models
College entrepreneurs are finding success with a laser focus on business models they can improve.

Doing Good
Thinking Inside the Box
Spencer Brown takes the bite out of moving--the cost and the waste.

Employee X
Free Lunches do Exist
Employee X explains why company-sponsored lunches are so valuable.

Finance for Startups
How to Raise Your First Round of Financing
Asheesh Advani offers three tips for raising cash with a second round in mind.

Franchise Ink
Not Just Fun and Games
Play N Trade's franchise model incorporates a business-like devotion to fun and games.

Going Forward
Where to Find Great Food at Airports
Fast-food nightmares abound, but some airports have surprisingly good eateries.

5 Ways to Spur Employee Creativity
Stagnation is a bad thing. Keep your employees engaged with these ideas.

The New Economic Indicators
Instead of the usual economic forecasts, look at sales figures at key retailers and public-opinion polls.

The Anti-Tipping Movement
Do tip jars have you crying uncle? Some restaurants are testing the no-tipping waters.

How To
Take Your Tag Line from Drab to Fab
You wouldn't just blow up the whole brand and start over. But with the tag line you can.

Idea Department
Innovate Every Day
You need to be able to think innovatively beyond the startup stage. Here are 3 ways to stay creative.

Is Your Business Idea Protected?
Don't let intellectual property theft and business sabotage steal your great idea.

Capitalize on Nostalgia
Sometimes all it takes to find the next big idea is a dash of the old.

Lead Strong
Should You Hire Workers From Big Companies?
Now is a good time to find great talent, but entrepreneurs ask, 'Should you hire workers from big companies?'

Make the Sale
Stay Strong When Business Gets Rough
Barry Farber lays out ways to deal with sales setbacks and negative situations.

Money Department
Get By With a Little Financial Help
Providing financial counseling to employees increases loyalty and retention.

5 Ways to Raise Money Today
With a little persistence and creativity, you can still find financing.

Opportunites
From Hobby to Business
LA Boxing and Fetch! Pet Care gave 2 franchisees the chance to become business owners.

Personal Finance
Pros and Cons of Alternative Investments
As with any other investment, understand the risks before putting money in the pot.

Start It Up
8 Sites to Help You Network
8 niche social networks deliver the introductions business owners need.

5 Must-Read Business Books
These tomes have stood the test of time and deliver advice no startup should be without.

Uncle Sam Wants Your Business
Government agencies are prime groups to do business with when the budget year nears its end.

Dodge These 3 Startup Dead Zones
To keep yourself and your startup afloat, dodge these three dead zones.

Make a Memorable Impression
Don't let a TV interview, an ad or a speaking engagement go to waste.

Straight Talk
Big Lessons from the Big Three
Robert Kiyosaki points to three things we can learn from the auto industry mess.

Tech Department
Peripherals: Fun and Functional
The supply of peripheral computer gadgets is endless. Here are some of our favorites.

8 Gadgets to Green Your Office
From printer ink to motion sensor light switches, you can save cash and go eco-friendly.

Pin Down Your Passwords
As your password collection grows unruly, look to these password tools to manage them all.

Ten
10 Signs Not to Hire the Person You're Interviewing
If haziness about his work experience doesn't tip you off, the ankle monitor should.

The Innovators
Master Minds
How these ultra-entrepreneurs took on the titans of advanced-degree training--and scored.

The Success Coach
Transform Negative Reactions into Opportunities
Nuggets of truth are almost always present in criticism. Use those to your advantage.

VC Insider
Check Your VC's Pulse
Ask your VC three questions to gauge its level of involvement.

Web Department
Bringing Social Sites Together
If you can't keep up with your social media goings-on, check out these 3 sites.

New Ways to Search
Upstart search engines are trying to gain ground on Google. Give them a try.

Yes, You Can Build Your Own Web App
Learn from 5 entrepreneurs who did it successfully.

Wise Guy
Create a Twitter Following
There are implications beyond vanity to having a large Twitter fan base.