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Table of Contents:VOL. 18, NO. 2 - March 2008
Startup
Are women still 'disadvantaged'?The SBA says yes, but only in four industries - including kitchen-cabinet making. more
FotoNation's founder sold his camera software company at the height of the dot-com boom - then bought it back, and sold it again. more
This entrepreneur's geeky hobby has taken her from Austria to Star Wars conventions. more
A Denver activist is challenging the discriminatory promotion - and winning. more
Boutique hotelier Provenance Hotels opens its newest art-themed spot in March, Tacoma's Hotel Murano. FSB arranged a sneak peak at the hotel's glass art treasures. more
With only about 74% of flights arriving on time, it's a good idea to have a book in your carry-on. Here are three of our top choices for March. more
D.C.'s new sick-leave law could become a model for efforts elsewhere to require businesses to pay for sick leave. more
A button vendor's take on which candidates are the hottest. more
Cover story
Stop overpaying the IRSWith the economy slowing and Washington threatening to boost audits of small businesses, it's time to rethink your tax strategy. more
FSB consulted small-business tax experts to come up with a list of nine situations likely to draw unwanted attention from the IRS. more
Taxes are painful. To help you reduce the bite, FSB spoke with top experts and compiled this list of tips for businesses looking to beat the taxman. more
Features
Slump-busting strategiesThese small businesses are prepared to thrive - even if recession strikes. more
Tom Broughton's small bank is striking it rich. His secret: Know clients intimately and give them quick answers. more
A Minneapolis pizza parlor dispatches caped crusaders (in electric cars) to serve up eco-friendly pies. more
A husband-and-wife team revive a struggling company, taking it past $1 million in sales. more
An online retailer who supplies astronauts with dried beef needs a new strategy to propel his earthly revenues. Plus, an update on The End Recordsmore
Unpleasant personality traits can be grounds for termination. Plus, expanding your marketing strategy, becoming an LLC and deciding whether to lease or own your business vehiclemore
Mobile software helps track equipment, accounts - and employee lunch breaks. more
New translation software is designed to make the world your customer, but it's still a long way from being fluent. more
I've built Bikram into my work schedule, even when I travel. It helps me deal with clients - and with stress. more
Global security fears help boost sales for an X-ray scanning firm. more
An entrepreneur lands distribution with Wal-Mart - then learns that breaking into big retail is just the start of her sales work. more
A disabled son's obsession spawns a thriving family business. more
Off hours
Climbing the Amazonian treesAn intrepid tree lover leads adventure travelers high above the Brazilian rain forest. more
Will the latest from Cadillac and Lexus lure this entrepreneur away from his beloved BMWs? more
Corporate theme parks aren't the only game in Orlando. Sophisticated business travelers can find several independently run options. more
New gear to help business travelers roam in style. more
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