Entrepreneur magazine
November 2012
November 2012

Independent Video Game Companies Gain Market Share
As game play shifts from the console to the smartphone, the balance of power has tipped in favor of upstarts like Bolt Creative and Imangi Studios.
A Mobile Waterless Car-Washing Franchise Takes Off
A waterless car wash offers an eco-friendly and affordable option for starting a franchise.
CrowdCheck Helps Startups Navigate Crowdfunding Laws
Companies are lining up to help 'treps navigate new crowdfunding laws. Here's one to watch.

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Local Advertising Connects With Customers Using Inside Jokes
Consider 'out-of-home' ads to connect with locals.
How to Determine Which Eco-Friendly Changes Your Business Should Make
Some green improvements may not be worth the trouble or expense. Here's how to determine which changes will provide the greatest return on investment for your company.
How a Giveaway Helped a Developer Boost App Store Rankings
An iPhone app for currency conversion got a ranking boost.
How 'Going Green' Can Save You Money
It's not just for do-gooders--sustainability saves money, too.
Vintage-Style Bags Get a Boost From Online Marketing
Thoughtful web marketing drives an artisanal business.
World Leaders Weigh in on the State of Business Travel
From baggage fees to TSA restrictions, a look on what's on the horizon for business travel, and how to make it better.
Consignment Store Franchise Grows From a Mom's Needs
Just Between Friends clothing store franchise grows from filling needs for family and friends.
Web Startup Can Help You Plan Your Free Time
Classtivity brings the online booking model to recreation.
How to Create a Multilingual Website
What to consider when creating multilingual websites to attract international customers.
Best New Desktop Computers for Your Business
Today's all-in-one desktop computers mix cutting-edge tech, svelte style and gorgeous displays.
Startup Creates Mobile App to Ease Parking Nightmares
QuickPay drives the private parking lot into the 21st century.
College Entrepreneurs Invent a Way to Keep Beer Cold
KegSkins banishes the biggest party foul -- warm beer.
Health-Food Business Taps Into its Native American Roots
A PGA player tees off to improve Native American health.
Cooperative Companies Offer an Alternative to Franchising
Going it alone isn't the best route for all business owners. Cooperative corporations offer an alternative to franchising, with members working together to decide how their company should operate.
Startup Boosts Mobile Game Development
Chartboost is helping developers drive adoption--and revenue--by harnessing the collective power of mobile gaming.
Why You Should Fire Some Clients
Why you should choose peace of mind over revenue and cut ties with bad clients.
iPad App Sources Travel Photos From Facebook
A crowdsourced code allows a travel-photo app to take off.
Crowdfunding Site Gives Startups and Small Businesses a Boost
A spin on crowdfunding, Smallknot, asks customers to support local businesses.
Two Entrepreneurs Find Niche in Custom Wooden Bicycles
Woodworkers carve out a niche with an offbeat, high-end product.
A Luxury Shoemaker's Surprise Family Business
Philip Nappi discovers that his passion of footwear runs in the family.
Innovative Ideas in Product Packaging
As the market for your product evolves, the way it's packaged may need to change, too
How to Earn Your Employees' Respect
Lessons from a CEO who worked his way up through the ranks.
How to Build Your Business to Attract Buyers
Creating a business with the intent to sell demands forward-looking thinkingfrom the very beginning.
The Top 3 Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them
Messy legal issues can derail a new business. It's best to keep it clean from the start.
The Secrets of Viral Videos
There is no surefire formula to get your video to go viral. But here are a few tips to get people watching.
Entrepreneurial Doctor Takes the Sting Out of Shots
An entrepreneurial doc sets aside her own jitters to help quell the fears of others
How to Overcome Your Fears and Move Your Business Forward
The business world can be a frightening place. But entrepreneurs need to learn to face down their fears if they want to keep their enterprises moving forward.
4 Ways to Triumph Over Your Fears and Get Things Done
Psychologist Linda Sapadin presents an action plan for addressing your fears.
How to Manage Fear
Fear is a natural part of entrepreneurship--we'll look into how to make it drive you.
Where Is Your Business Overspending?
The most unexpected areas of overspending for a small and growing business.
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