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Table of Contents:VOL. 18, NO. 7 - September 2008
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Startup
Will anyone cut your taxes?
Will anyone cut your taxes?
Each candidate promises breaks for select groups of entrepreneurs, but neither offers what's really needed. 
Let the red tape roll?
They survived Hurricane Katrina, but can these entrepreneurs withstand a fresh whirlwind of bureaucracy and taxes? 
Chilly dogs
An entrepreneur's chilly vests help keep the military's four-legged helpers cool in the scorching desert. 
Photos in a flash
Lightningsmiths Jeff Smith and Tom Willett are the go-to guys for electrifying photos. 
Can this man fix the SBA?
President Bush's pick to lead the SBA wins praise for his management style, but has little small-business experience. With less than a year until a new administration takes over Washington, can Baruah make a dent in the SBA's myriad problems? 
Grilled dragon
Sculptor Ed McBride's custom barbecues capture the spirit of creatures wild and fanciful. 
Features
The end of oil?
The end of oil?
An entrepreneur says he has found a new source of cheap energy. Trouble is, it violates the laws of physics. 
Rocket Town, U.S.A.
Forget NASA. The real future of America's space program may well lie in a thriving desert town of entrepreneurs who aim at the stars. 
Buy low, pile high
This Minnesota firm is cashing in on hot demand for cheap IT equipment. 
Riding the export wave
With overseas sales growing, some savvy business owners are profiting from an often overlooked tax break. 
Courtroom cartoons
How digital animation entrepreneurs make a legal killing. 
Who'll replace me?
When illness struck two of our top officers, we were jolted into better contingency planning. 
Get sales leads online
A new book offers search tips that can heat up your cold calls. 
First mate to the client
How three partners are building their yacht business by revving up service. 
How can I get more Hispanic customers to use my website?
Anne Fisher answers this question, plus tells you how to find a great sales manager and what to do if your partner cheats on your firm. 
Medics for PCs
If your laptop is dying, this firm's ambulance will race it to the ER, stat! 
Exporting (tiny) houses
One entrepreneur is beating the U.S. real estate slump by taking his itsy-bitsy buildings to the Middle East. 
The fine print
These budget machines can also fax, scan and copy, but how well? 
No more no-shows
Switching to online appointment booking helped this spa grow its client base by 400%. 
Stronger than dirt
A truck operator that hauls waste plots a better route to new business. 
Joy in Mudville
MLB teams can't get enough of Lena Blackburne's secret substance. 
Cover Story
Make sleep work for you
Make sleep work for you
Odds are you're not getting the eight hours of nightly shuteye experts agree you need. Here's why it matters - for you and your business. more
Sleeping for profit
An executive coach's tips for getting work done while you snooze. 
A business owner's nightmare
Sleep apnea is dangerous not only to your health: It can also take a toll on your business. 
In praise of the power nap
What other 20-minute investment gives you an immediate productivity boost? 
Off hours
Craftsmen of the great outdoors
Craftsmen of the great outdoors
In their backyard studios and workshops, these entrepreneurs create beautiful gear for the wild - and future generations. 
Spinning straw houses
A group of Native American reservation residents and volunteers build houses in a matter of days and at a fraction of the cost. 
Pinball tennis
Two business partners stay fit with an ancient racket sport. 
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