Entrepreneur magazine
October 2004
October 2004
Go for the Gold
Maybe you've planned it since day one, or maybe you've taken years to decide. Now that the time has come to sell your business, find out what you can do to make sure you can come out on top.
Best Practices
Entrepreneurship may not be a part of the curriculum at professional schools, but today, doctors, lawyers and other professionals are learning to think like entrepreneurs--and build better businesses in the process.
Training Day
Need a sales trainer to whip your staff into shape? Here's how to find a winning coach.
Man Power
Tips to get male shoppers spending in your store
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It's All About Results
Is pay-for-performance online marketing right for your business?
Reaching College Grads
New college grads spend more than $40 billion a year getting equipped for adult life. Here's how to grab your share.
Funny Business
No ifs, ands or buts: playful visuals, paired with copy promoting your selling points, add up to a standout advertisement.
Curtain Call
You've laughed, you've cried, you've moved on after selling your business. Or have you? If you're wondering what's next, take a look at what these entrepreneurs are doing now--and get read for your own encore performance.
A World of Difference
For these entrepreneurs, social responsibility isn't just part of their PR campaigns--it's the essence of their businesses. And they're changing the world for the better, one community at a time.
The Importance of Meeting in Person
If you rely solely on the phone and e-mail to build business relationships, you're missing the boat. Learn why "face time" is critical to your success.
Sweet and Low
With 300-plus franchises you can buy for less than $50,000, you can satisfy your craving for a big-name franchise without spending all your dough.
Beyond the Big Idea
You've got a million-dollar idea; now all you need is a strategy to make it marketable. These inventors brought their ideas to life--and hit it big. Find out how they made it happen.
Leap of Faith
Take it from those who've done it--going public will change your business.
TV to Go
Get your local programming wherever you travel
Wireless Metropolis
The Big Apple's wireless backup project aims to keep the city online, no matter what.
Snapshot 10/04
Cindy Kauanui, 46, founder of Jet Set Management in La Jolla, California
On the Fly
Try these money-saving tricks for last-minute travel plans.
Breath of Fresh Air
How do you sell buyers on an invention that creates a new product category?
Ring Bearers
Some would-be grooms need a little direction in finding the perfect diamond. Here come the guides.
The New You
When customers ask for more, change your business focus without losing it.
Paternal Instincts
Have a feeling that marketing to dads is a smart move? You're right on the money.
We Have Liftoff
Our "Biz 101" tech makeover winner launches her new Web site.
Howdy, Partner
Starting a business with someone you met online? It's not as scary--or as unusual--as you think.
Change of Location
Will a new neighborhood be a good market for your business?
What's New 10/04
Super bowl sundae
Smart Ideas 10/04
Wedding insurance, massage chairs and more
Moving On
Ex-Apprentices find life after "The Donald" is all business.
Shock Value
A belief in the power of batteries charged this couple up for franchise ownership.
Take No for an Answer
Don't dismiss naysayers--ask for advice, and turn it into a tool for success.
Management Buzz 10/04
Business plans and game plans, define your brand and more
Working IT
Have you been putting off tech spending? Now's the time to get high-tech equipment at low prices.
Head to Head
How to deal with difficult opponents
No Train, No Gain?
You've invested a lot in training your employees, so see if you're getting what you paid for.
Marketing Buzz 10/04
Marketing law basics, banning pop-up ads and more
Get Lost!
While you still can, that is. Global positioning systems could make lost productivity a thing of the past.
Feedback 10/04
Letters from our readers
Resources 10/04
Web sites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
A Matter of Opinions
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Tech It Out
Resources for high-tech entrepreneurs
At Your Finger TIPS
Get a hold on high inflation rates with treasury inflation-protected securities.
Hot Disks 10/04
Microsoft for Mac, no-download publishing graphics and more
Tech Buzz 10/04
Handheld scanners, pirated software and more
An Acquired Taste
Before you buy that business you're craving, consider seller financing to sweeten the deal.
Take Note
Document incidents now, and avoid lawsuits later.
Sharper Image
Smartphones are the brainier mobile choice.
Get the Message?
SMS technology could bring mobile commerce within your reach.
'Tis the Season
It's never too early to get prepared for the holiday shopping season. Learn what you need to do today.
Scare Tactics
Creative ways to profit from Halloween
Law Talent
Lawyers have more to offer than just legal advice--they can also bring important skills to your staff.
Screen Test
Time for a monitor upgrade? Consider the benefits of going with a flat-panel display.
Carb Game
High-carb food sellers strike back with a new strategy in the low-carb wars.
Regulation Nation
How can government ease the regulatory burdens that are crushing entrepreneurs?
Taking Flight
Angel investors are flocking together to your advantage.
Wrong! Try Again
It's back to square one for the SBA and its small-business size standards.
Tech and the City
What cities are rising fast on the high-tech horizon? We take a look at some best bets.
Special Opps
U.S. entrepreneurs are serving others in Iraq--and making a living in the process.
Private Matters
Retail alert: Keep an eye on new RFID privacy legislation.
Think Ahead
Spot the "disruptive innovations" that can make or break your business success.
Time's Up
New laws tell you who gets overtime--and who doesn't.
Calling the Shots
Is a VoIP telephone system in your company's future? Here's how to find out--without breaking the bank.
Keep On Truckin'
These powerful trucks help keep your business going.
I Think I'll Pass
Do women have a tougher time delegating tasks?
It Figures 10/04
Living arrangements, overseas outsourcing and more
Money Buzz 10/04
The state of family funds, Check 21 and more
Minority Report
VC firms are becoming more diverse--but does that mean more funding for minority-owned businesses?
In the Balance
A good blend scales down this fund's risk.
Papers Away
Tax records weighing you down? Switch to electronic storage.
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