Entrepreneur magazine
September 2005
September 2005
Retire Rich
Entrepreneurs are good at growing businesses, but when it comes to personal portfolios, many all too often fall short. Experts share tips, strategies and secrets for the best ways you can accumulate wealth and retire rich.
Tech Buzz 09/05
Cheap ink, Spyware thieves and more
Holding Pattern
So far this year, small-business hiring has been on pause.
Search Party
The latest fun team-building trend? Scavenger hunts.
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Disorderly Conduct
Entrepreneurs make their quirks work for them.
Boxing Match
A boxy car could be the perfect fit for your business needs.
Editor's Pick 9/05
A vibrant LCD monitor and easy-to-use template software
Answer the Call
Two companies ring in much-needed new phone systems.
More, More, More
AOL expands its media reach by stepping up service with VoIP.
Gear 09/05
Type reports, watch TV and listen to the stereo--all from the comfort of your lap
What's In Store?
Get ahead of the game with the latest retail trends.
Learning From Your Clients
Selling to people who are smarter and more experienced than you? Don't be intimidated--be wise to how you can learn from them.
Move Over
Relocating your business can save money--and make room for some serious growth.
Sell Buzz 09/05
Advertising on blogs, mudflaps, taxis and more
Entice Consumers With Options
Freedom of choice motivates American consumers. Learn how to build a winning campaign by giving your customers the power to choose.
Sage Advice
Can Confucius' wisdom make you a better marketer?
Is It Time to Raise Prices?
To keep up with increasing costs--and big competitors' prices--more small businesses are pulling the trigger on the pricing gun.
The Missing Link?
Want more people to visit your website? A link-building campaign could be just the thing to help you draw in shoppers.
Taking Sides
Right-brain skills are gaining ground in the business world.
Parent Trap
Entrepreneurs wonder what effect their businesses have on their kids.
Mixed Signals
Keep your business alive in an unpredictable economy.
In-Depth View
Get up close and personal with your computer with these 3-D glasses.
Eye on the Storm
Natural disasters happen, and this company created just the product to help fix things up.
History Lesson
This couple invokes a bygone era with their victorian antiques and reproductions.
Gadget Gurus
Let tech trendsetters spread the word about your product.
Stay in Touch
Have all the financial information you need right at your fingertips, and you'll always know the right move to make.
Who's the Boss?
Keep your company's travelers in line with a clear-cut business travel policy.
Should You Invest in the Financial Services Sector?
When it comes to investing, banks are where the money is.
Return to Me
Learn how to capture the greatest return on the customers you already have.
How Women Business Owners Reward Their Staff
Women use unique benefits to show employee appreciation.
It's All Talk
Voice-to-text technology can make text messaging a breeze
Battery Tests
Don't drop that call--use these power-up options instead.
Border Patrol
Congress goes to bat for in-state expansion tax incentives.
Status Quota?
Without trade quotas, U.S. textile-makers struggle.
Designer Babies
Munchkin couture is all the rage with hip parents.
Learning Curve
A class consulting project can be a great way to learn entrepreneurship.
Feedback 09/05
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Pairing Up
Are two heads always better than one? Know the good and the bad sides of business partnerships.
Spices of Life
Offering a taste of India in a casual setting, these two restaurateurs bring ethnic food to the masses.
Protecting Your Trademark
Keep another company from stealing your pending trademarked name without spending a dime.
What's New 09/05
Power napping is the latest stage of sleep.
Smart Ideas 09/05
Customized dollhouses, DNA testing and more
Money Matters
Who's watching your money? An expert guides you in finding a good financial planner.
Shout It Out
Be proud of your success--and fearless in speaking up about it.
Join Hands
Pair an inventor's idea with your business know-how, and get ready for success.
Name Your Price
Stumped about what to charge? Setting prices is both an art and a science--and a little bit of guesswork. Here's how to figure it out.
Show Me the Money
You don't need big bucks to start a franchise--you just need the right source of funding.
The Real Deal
What's it really like to be embezzled, expand internationally, or sell your product to Target? Get the inside scoop from these entrepreneurs on the ultimate highs (and lows) of business ownership.
Resources 09/05
Websites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
It Figures 09/05
Hispanic consumers, unhealthy entrepreneurs and more
Memory Lane
Ads infused with nostalgia drive customers your way.
Lead Buzz 09/05
Extending daylight-saving time, extending employee hours and more
The Right Fit
Looking for capital? A boutique private equity group could be the perfect funding partner for your small business.
Social Grace
This socially conscious business is built around environmentally conscious products.
Are You Ready for Virtual Collaboration?
To keep the floor open for your team's innovative ideas at any time of the day or night, bring your brainstorming online.
What Should Your Personnel Files Contain?
Don't get burned by overly personal personnel files.
Better Than Ever
Mad Science looks back at their year in a Cinderella story after winning <i>Entrepreneur</i> and Xerox's 2004 office makeover contest.
Reporting In
Federal law allows you to check your credit reports for free every year. Here's how to access them--and protect your credit rating.
Money Buzz 9/05
Longer-term mortgages, monitoring your 401(k) provider and more
In the Driver's Seat
While navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, your independence is your best asset.
Glass Action
An entrepreneur revs up business for his clients with an innovative mobile solution.
You're the Inspiration
Know what product or service you want? Chances are, others want it, too.
Ready for Takeoff?
Ask yourself these questions to ensure all systems are go for your business launch.
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