Entrepreneur magazine
July 1999
July 1999

Lighten Up!
Mixing business and pleasure is no longer taboo.
Now Hear This
Hey, is that billboard talking to you?
Command Performance
Ask prospects to take action, and guess what? They just might.

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You've Got Mail
Tired of combatting technical problems and the latest spam attack? Outsource your e-mail operations, and you could be left hassle-free.
To The Rescue?
If Microsoft's new XML e-commerce framework lives up to its 'faster, less expensive' predictions, netpreneurs may soon have a new hero.
For The Record
Don't get burned when you make a verbal agreement.
The Floppy Evolution
State-of-the-art tech tools
No Charge
Get the software you need--gratis.
Spread The Wealth
Current solutions make it high time to link all your computers to the Internet.
Mighty Mouse
Move over, Pooh. Mickey's back in town.
Latest Rage
Why punches are flying among plane angry passengers
No-Flirt Zone
When someone flirts with you, don't get mad . . . get professional.
Trade Rumors
Don't let popular fears of an impending Latin American market crash get you down.
Mad Millennium Money
While Y2K may pose a problem for some, certain entrepreneurs are finding millennium fever to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity--literally.
Eyes On The Prize
Thinking about making your top salesperson a department manager? You'd better look beyond the obvious.
Back To Basics
Beaten every complex challenge in the book? Try the simple life.
Best Gets For Less
When it comes to office equipment, you surely get what you pay for. Whether you're a cheapskate or a big spender, we show you how to get the most bang for your buck.
Don't Go There
Error-proof your business, little loans
Field Of Dreams
You don't have to be Mark McGwire to score big in sports. Here's how you can hit a home run with a sports event franchise.
E-List
Masters of their domains: 16 Netpreneurs worth watching
Road Rules
Hit the road in style.
Going Postal
Hard facts on the latest software
Playing With The Big Boys
Your office is a card table; your staff is you and your dog. How do you convince big clients your company's got what it takes? Two words: Fake it.
Shape Of Things To Come?
Get the lowdown on news, trends, programs and more
Dog Heaven
Love pets? Try running a summer camp for them.
Choice Cuts
Action on Capitol Hill this year could leave you with a larger after-tax share of the profits.
Burnt Offerings?
It's understandable to be bedazzled by the riches you see in other companies' IPOs. But before you follow their lead, make sure your company is cut out for going public.
Full Plate
Piling stocks and bonds into your portfolio makes for a healthy investment.
Selling High
Businesses for sale ring up cool profits.
Forging Ahead
White House labors to put procurement projects into entrepreneurs' hands.
Uncle Sam Steps In
State and federal governments save the day with insurance assistance for entrepreneurs.
Time On Their Side
You need good employees. They need increased flexibility. Here's how the twain shall meet.
Avoiding a Too-Early Succession
Hand your kids a key to the business too early, and you could unlock the wrong attitude.
Lost Wagers
The stakes are high when dealing with employees who have gambling problems.
Is It Greek To You?
With just 3.4 defects per million units, the Six Sigma strategy may seem somewhat foreign. Welcome to the quality-assurance system the big boys use.
Keep It To Yourself
How personal is too personal for work spaces?
You Do The Math
The numbers add up at Kumon Math and Reading Centers.
www.supersites.com
Quit your browsing! Here are our picks for 100 of the top Web sites for entrepreneurs.
Bull's-Eye
Young entrepreneurs' business plan is right on target.
Written In Stone
These 10 commandments may be the answer to your marketing prayers.
They Deliver Where?
Taking delivery to new heights
Test Drive
If you don't like your new 7-Eleven, return it.
What's New
Business and franchise news
Silver Lining
Unemployment benefits could be your passport to entrepreneurship.
Oh, Baby!
How to cash in on the biggest baby boom yet
For Good Cause
For these entrepreneurs, success means more than just a big bottom line. Meet our 1999 Socially Responsible Franchisees of the Year.
Trade Shows
Mark your calendar.
California
Looking for help commercializing your product. Try NASA.
Reading A Market
This bookseller figured out how to survive in the land of the giants: Find a niche and hit it hard.
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