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Table of Contents:VOL. 18, NO. 1 - February 2008
Startup
Overtime pay: A ticking time bombEverything you thought you knew about overtime may be wrong. Plus: Gallery of overtime pitfallsmore
Calfee Design's bamboo bikes are gaining ground with serious bikers - and environmentalists. more
The late'90s trivia phenomenon is in the midst of a Yahoo Games revival. more
Pillar Data Systems founder Mike Workman unwinds at his hobby fireworks factory. more
After 17 years in jail, an entrepreneur's son is cleared in a grisly double murder. more
Small business suppliers should prepare to pay for emissions data required by large retailers. more
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 bossWhy are more and more couples risking romance to launch a business together - and how do the successful ones make it work? more
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
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 creditsYour business may be eligible to receive thousands in unclaimed federal R&D tax credits. more
By paring down my gyms, I'm better able to please customers, boost profits, and get my life back. more
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
Classic retirement plans are an intriguing option for shielding small-business income from the IRS. more
A startup uses RFID technology to better train show riders. more
An old diner we converted into a bonbon factory - and a home - has defined how we run our business, and our lives. more
It's not just for online encyclopedias: smart business owners use the new wiki software to encourage collaboration and save money. more
Riffing on a keyboard in my office helps me manage the stress of my legal practice and bond with clients. more
Bear Naked's founders tell FSB how they used guerrilla marketing and a wholesome image to build a powerhouse natural-food brand. more
Plus: Videoconferencing options for small businesses and suing rivals for hiring illegal immigrants. more
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
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 bountyAn American expat entrepreneur guides cooks and food enthusiasts through the frenetic markets and flavorful kitchens of southern Mexico. Plus: Photo gallery of Oaxaca. more
Business and pleasure blend effortlessly at these indie hot spots. more
A selection of romantic food made by small companies. more
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