July 2006
In Full Bloom
VC funding had another fruitful year, nurturing young and established companies alike.
Want It All?
It's not that you shouldn't dream big; you just need to know when to pull in the reins.
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Running for Cover
Should you eliminate health coverage entirely or limit it to a few key employees?
Robotic Retail
Will high-end vending machines push the right buttons with consumers?
New Payment Technologies
New payment technologies make spending safer and easier.
Give Your eBay Customers Star Treatment
Make your eBay business shine by offering stellar customer service.
Mutual Benefits
An employee stock ownership plan lets you take some cash out of your company while giving your workers a stake in the business.
Review of Peachtree's Accounting Software
Input, output, expenses, taxes... what does it all mean? With Peachtree's latest editions, you can start making the numbers work for you.
New Options in Broadband Connectivity
Feel the need for speed? Cellular broadband is ready for liftoff.
Smartphone Review
They may be little, but these smartphones pack plenty of features.
Circle of Friends
Hiring your friends can pay off for your business--if you do it right.
The State of Small-Business Funding
From banks to VCs, there's plenty of cash out there for entrepreneurs. But that doesn't mean the road to finding financing has gotten any shorter or smoother.
Firm Foundation
Two entrepreneurs build a cosmetics empire based on flawless faces and celebrity clients.
Candid Camera
Integrating a webcam into his site has helped this scuba retailer reel in extra sales.
Billboards Go High-Tech
Forget boring billboards--internet-connected signage is grabbing consumers' attention in a whole new way.
Power of Community Service
Giving power to the people has helped this pair build a thriving e-commerce site.
Marketing to Other Entrepreneurs
If you're marketing to other business owners, you need to offer the 7 things they want most--and learn how you can deliver them.
What Do You Know?
Chances are, not everything. Luckily, the unknown is full of opportunity.
Fast-Food Franchises Get Fresh
Which food franchises will be flying off the shelves in the near future? Ones that offer fast, healthy and fresh options.
You Can Do It!
Despite some bumps in the road, these 5 entrepreneurs created thriving businesses. Learn from their challenges to help keep your company on the right track.
Letting Family Members Go
Is it possible to fire a family member without inciting a feud?
Reaching New Heights
These roofing specialists are growing their business by focusing on the environment.
Create a Product Your Customers Will Want
Are more features what your customers really want? Try to make your product do too much, and it may end up doing nothing at all.
Stay Connected on the Road
Using technology to service clients and to keep in touch on the road.
Recapturing Your Selling Spirit
Running low on motivation? It happens to the best of us. These 6 tips will help you get moving in the right direction.
London Calling
The London stock exchange is courting American entrepreneurs for its small-cap market. Are you a perfect match?
Pulled Under
Since expectations for mutual funds can be artificially sunny, consider using index funds to stay afloat.
Double Dipping
Life is sweet for a vice president of sales by day and chocolate fountain franchisee by night.
Of Mice and Men
Pesky critters crawling and the military calling put this franchisee in a bind.
What's in a Name?
What you don't know can hurt you online, so keep a close eye on your brand to make sure your company appears in its best light.
Are Talking Avatars Right For Your Site?
Talking avatars are a friendly way to connect with site visitors.
Tapping Into the Gift Market
Want strong sales all year? Use your site to tap into the gift market.
Military Might
A powerful ally is helping this software company grow into a force to be reckoned with.
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