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Table of Contents:VOL. 19, NO. 6 - July 2009
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Startup
In the swim
In the swim
A California entrepreneur beats the retail doldrums with a line of smartly packaged underwater gear. More
Cash without borders
By Lisa Lerer
To find financing in a frozen economy, some entrepreneurs are turning to a little-known program for foreign investors. More
Procurement trickles down
By Ian Mount
New legislation may steer more federal contracts to small businesses. More
Bringing home the bacon
By Jo Piazza
Bacon Salt built a cult following on Twitter and Facebook. More
Masters of the obvious
Taking aim at Tom Peters and the jerks at work -- this month's book picks. More
Perils of delegating
By Jay Goltz
Running a business is all fun and games -- until somebody loses a windshield. More
I love you, goodbye
Layoffs can be traumatic for both employees and business owners. Here's how to make the best of a bad situation. More
Tech Edge
A guru goes digital
A guru goes digital
By Chris Taylor
David Allen's time-management system helped his disciples get things done, but it required reams of paper. Now, at last, software comes to the rescue. More
Instant serenity
Why I chose noise-canceling headphones that canceled less noise. More
Ice-cold sales
By Jennifer Alsever
An ink-stained entrepreneur revamps beer cans and CD cases. More
External vigilance
By Jennifer Alsever
Cheap GPS phones help owners track staff and stuff. More
Tool kit
Pay for what works
Pay for what works
By James Bullock, as told to Malika Zouhali-Worrall
Tough times force an online retailer to reshape his marketing plan. More
Big dreams
By Patricia B. Gray
A baby-bedding business gears up for growth. More
How can I jump-start my new business?
Marketing experts weigh in on how to be visible in a down market. Plus, can an owner walk away from a lease where the business is failing? More
Bonding on the beach
By Jeff Wise
How an American entrepreneur coaxed world-class service from the staff of his Caribbean resort. More
A stylish evolution
As told to Dinah Eng
Wall Street banker-turned-designer Josie Natori tapped her Filipino roots to develop a global fashion brand. More
Cover story
The FSB 100
The FSB 100
America's one hundred fastest growing small public companies. More
Garbage in, profits out
By Phaedra Hise
A hazardous-waste disposal firm cleans up. More
Food fright
By Maggie Overfelt
A company thrives with a full menu of food safety tests. More
Crisis management
By Malika Zouhali-Worrall
A once-flatlining medical company returns to profitability. More
Green pioneer
By Justin Martin
An environmental consulting firm teaches others to follow its lead. More
The richest
For some FSB 100 executives, 2008 was a very good year. More
Features
An Internet for India
An Internet for India
By Malika Zouhali-Worrall
One intrepid entrepreneur battles brigands and bureaucrats to bring e-governance to India's 700 million rural poor. More
The Etsy wars
By Jessica Bruder
Artisans flocked to this online marketplace, but few made enough to quit their day jobs. Now comes the struggle to keep them. More
Off hours
Buried treasure
Buried treasure
By Phaedra Hise
A family business hunts for silver and gold off the coast of Florida. More
Big wheels
Ride high on a handcrafted bike from one of these innovative small manufacturers. More
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How we got started
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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|
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
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'I can't grow my business'
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