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Table of Contents:VOL. 18, NO. 2 - March 2008
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Startup
Are women still 'disadvantaged'?
Are women still 'disadvantaged'?
By Peter Galuszka
The SBA says yes, but only in four industries - including kitchen-cabinet making. more
FotoNation founder sells company - again
By Mina Kimes
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
Pop-art Pez: One boss's obsession
By Amy Haimerl
This entrepreneur's geeky hobby has taken her from Austria to Star Wars conventions. more
A legal crusade against Ladies' Night
By Ian Mount
A Denver activist is challenging the discriminatory promotion - and winning. more
A temple of glass
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
Flight reading
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. mandates sick leave, exempts waiters and new hires
By Neil deMause
D.C.'s new sick-leave law could become a model for efforts elsewhere to require businesses to pay for sick leave. more
Profiting from political schwag
By Ian Mount
A button vendor's take on which candidates are the hottest. more
Cover story
Stop overpaying the IRS
Stop overpaying the IRS
By Justin Martin
With the economy slowing and Washington threatening to boost audits of small businesses, it's time to rethink your tax strategy. more
9 audit red flags
FSB consulted small-business tax experts to come up with a list of nine situations likely to draw unwanted attention from the IRS. more
5 smart tax moves
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 strategies
Slump-busting strategies
By FSB staff
These small businesses are prepared to thrive - even if recession strikes. more
A banker who makes house calls
By Patricia B. Gray
Tom Broughton's small bank is striking it rich. His secret: Know clients intimately and give them quick answers. more
Galactic Pizza's delivery superheroes
A Minneapolis pizza parlor dispatches caped crusaders (in electric cars) to serve up eco-friendly pies. more
A metalworks' breakout year
By Alec Foege
A husband-and-wife team revive a struggling company, taking it past $1 million in sales. more
Taking beef jerky sales to the stratosphere
By Brian O'Reilly
An online retailer who supplies astronauts with dried beef needs a new strategy to propel his earthly revenues. Plus, an update on The End Records. more
Can I fire an unpopular worker?
By Anne Fisher
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 vehicle. more
Running an entire business from smartphones
By Jonathan Blum
Mobile software helps track equipment, accounts - and employee lunch breaks. more
Translation software still fails - badly
By Nick Leighton
New translation software is designed to make the world your customer, but it's still a long way from being fluent. more
Sharpening business focus with yoga
By Michael Green
I've built Bikram into my work schedule, even when I travel. It helps me deal with clients - and with stress. more
Spy right: Security worries spike sales
By Patricia B. Gray
Global security fears help boost sales for an X-ray scanning firm. more
After the Wal-Mart deal
By Cynthia Baker
An entrepreneur lands distribution with Wal-Mart - then learns that breaking into big retail is just the start of her sales work. more
A honey hobby becomes a buzzing business
By Jamie Carroll
A disabled son's obsession spawns a thriving family business. more
Off hours
Climbing the Amazonian trees
Climbing the Amazonian trees
By Mina Kimes
An intrepid tree lover leads adventure travelers high above the Brazilian rain forest. more
Lexus vs. Cadillac showdown
By Alex Taylor III
Will the latest from Cadillac and Lexus lure this entrepreneur away from his beloved BMWs? more
Little Orlando
Corporate theme parks aren't the only game in Orlando. Sophisticated business travelers can find several independently run options. more
Luxury on the Road
New gear to help business travelers roam in style. more
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Innovation Nation
Innovation Nation
How to come up with game-changing ideas for your business (more)
How we got started
How we got started
Seven superstar entrepreneurs explain how they built global brands from scratch. (more)
FSB 100
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Despite the Great Recession, an elite group of small, public companies are thriving. Read on to find out how these fast movers got where they are today. (more)
The new leader
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Free beer, generous vacation leave, and a say in company decisions - see how innovative companies are inspiring workers and boosting the bottom line. (more)
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|
Would you eat 2,900-calorie fries?
More cities are requiring restaurants to tell customers how much fat is in that burger. Smart business owners are embracing the trend. |more|
Relaxing on choppy waters
At the Bitter End, some of the world's best sailors take amateurs - including many entrepreneurs - on a wild ride. |more|
Business boot camp
FSB's makeover squad helps a shoemaking couple chart a growth plan. |more|
'I can't grow my business'
Facing a dwindling supply of American tech workers, employers struggle to hire skilled foreigners. |more|

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