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Table of Contents:VOL. 18, NO. 1 - February 2008
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Startup
Overtime pay: A ticking time bomb
Overtime pay: A ticking time bomb
By Mina Kimes
Everything you thought you knew about overtime may be wrong. Plus: Gallery of overtime pitfalls. more
Bamboo bikes give athletes a lift
By Mina Kimes
Calfee Design's bamboo bikes are gaining ground with serious bikers - and environmentalists. more
You Don't Know Jack stages comeback
By Ian Mount
The late'90s trivia phenomenon is in the midst of a Yahoo Games revival. more
A CEO who relaxes by blowing things up
By Amy Haimerl
Pillar Data Systems founder Mike Workman unwinds at his hobby fireworks factory. more
Murder charges dropped in Tankleff killing
By Malika Zouhali-Worrall
After 17 years in jail, an entrepreneur's son is cleared in a grisly double murder. more
Everyday low carbon dioxide
By Leo Jakobson
Small business suppliers should prepare to pay for emissions data required by large retailers. more
Busting out of the boutiques
Fashion Week descends on New York City. Amid tents filled with those who have already made it, a small band of entrepreneurial designers are claiming lucrative deals. more
Cover story
Sleeping with the boss
Sleeping with the boss
By Fortune Small Business staff
Why are more and more couples risking romance to launch a business together - and how do the successful ones make it work? more
Could you be an entrepreneurial couple?
Experts and entrepreneurial couples weigh in on the necessary ingredients for living and working together harmoniously. How do you and your partner stack up? more
The checklist: What to do before you launch
By Jamie Carroll
Partnering up for business requires legal and financial homework - especially if you're married. Here's what to keep in mind before signing on the dotted line. more
Features
Don't miss out on overlooked tax credits
Don't miss out on overlooked tax credits
By Jeanne Lee
Your business may be eligible to receive thousands in unclaimed federal R&D tax credits. more
Why I cut down my supersize gym chain
By Pete Taunton
By paring down my gyms, I'm better able to please customers, boost profits, and get my life back. more
E-Book reader roundup: Will Kindle catch fire?
Is the e-book finally ready to do for publishing what the iPod did for the music industry? To find out, a small business owner puts the latest models to the test. more
Create your own pension plan
By Jeanne Lee
Classic retirement plans are an intriguing option for shielding small-business income from the IRS. more
High tech for horses
By Mina Kimes
A startup uses RFID technology to better train show riders. more
A trip inside the bonbon factory
By Charlene Dupray
An old diner we converted into a bonbon factory - and a home - has defined how we run our business, and our lives. more
Boosting teamwork with wikis
By Evelyn Nussenbaum
It's not just for online encyclopedias: smart business owners use the new wiki software to encourage collaboration and save money. more
Jazzy relaxation: A lawyer and his office piano
By Harvey J. Kulawitz
Riffing on a keyboard in my office helps me manage the stress of my legal practice and bond with clients. more
Bear Naked ambition: The inside start-up story
By Jessica Harris
Bear Naked's founders tell FSB how they used guerrilla marketing and a wholesome image to build a powerhouse natural-food brand. more
Ask FSB: Pry money from a client who won't pay
By Anne Fisher
Plus: Videoconferencing options for small businesses and suing rivals for hiring illegal immigrants. more
Zoot suits live on in thriving biz
By Craig Peña, as told to Malika Zouhali-Worrall
Suavecito Apparel co-founder Craig Peña tells how his zoot-suit business got started - and where it draws the line. (Fluorescent yellow, yes; denim, no.) more
Luring clients and employees to shore
By Brian O'Reilly
FSB helps the owners of a travel firm boost sales, fix their website, and retain a top-notch crew. Plus, an update on Personalized Bottled Water, featured in the February 2007 issue. more
Off hours
An inside view of Oaxaca's culinary bounty
An inside view of Oaxaca's culinary bounty
By Rebecca Johnson
An American expat entrepreneur guides cooks and food enthusiasts through the frenetic markets and flavorful kitchens of southern Mexico. Plus: Photo gallery of Oaxaca. more
A little visit to Salt Lake City
Business and pleasure blend effortlessly at these indie hot spots. more
Love on the half shell: Valentine's gift ideas
A selection of romantic food made by small companies. more
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FEATURES
Investing in a green office
Entrepreneurs are finding that creating eco-friendly offices costs a bit more up front but can deliver lasting benefits. |more|
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Relaxing on choppy waters
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