December 2008
Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year: Award Winners
You voted--now meet the winners and learn the tactics they used to make it to the top.
Masters of Life Style Content
Being young in the city that never sleeps helps these entrepreneurs paint the town read.
Time to Quit?
It's not about starting over--it's about empowering yourself to keep going.
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Young and in Charge
Young entrepreneurs can earn client trust and establish credibility.
Sell Yourself Right
If you do it right, a pitch show can mean a wealth of opportunity for your new business.
Turn it Up in the Down Turn
Bad economy? Forget about it. Why now is a great time to buy a franchise.
Influence the Influencers
Dust off those public-speaking skills and get ready to market your business.
It Can Be Made In America
For many products, there are benefits to manufacturing them in the U.S.
Campus Coverage
Advertising in university newspapers can get you noticed by the hard-to-reach college crowd.
3 Financial Building Blocks
These financial planning basics will keep you on track for the future.
Looking to the Next Level
There are alternate places to find the working capital you need.
Know Your Return on Innovation
Endless ideas and prototypes don't mean anything if they're sitting on shelves. Get your innovations out there, and then get tracking.
Marketing Presentations Go Virtual
Fight the high cost of gas and air travel with your own webinars.
Combine Your Green and HR Efforts
Reducing your environmental impact one employee at a time.
Meeting the Demand for Green
Earth-conscious franchises attract like-minded entrepreneurs.
Do You Really Need a Business Plan?
The experts aren't so sure--but entrepreneurs like the founders of Roaring lion energy drink say it's a must. here's how to know if writing a business plan is for you.
Look Good Online
The only way to control what people say about your company is to be part of the conversation.
Buyers Know
Want to know what keeps customers coming back? Why don't you just ask them?
Know When to Bid, When to Pass
That sealed envelope may hold your ticket to a fat new job--or it may be an exercise in futility.
Change Can Do You Good
A change request from a client led to a whole new line of business for one flexible company.
Happy Babies, Happy Planet
Bored while her baby slept, this mother created organic, cloth diapers.
Shelter From the Storm
Preserve your capital by embracing safe-haven investments.
A Computer that Hears You
New advancements in speech recognition software mean better voice navigation, surfing, formatting and more.
A Leash on Your Laptop
New tracking software monitors your missing laptop's whereabouts.
Meet Via Video
Videoconferencing technology comes to the rescue when being there isn't an option.
Bad Debt? Get a Tax Break
In a troubled economy, every penny counts. So take advantage of these tax savings.
Smart Moves in a Bad Economy
When costs rise and customers wane, don't let knee-jerk reactions kick you in the wrong direction.
Barter for a Better Bottom Line
Professional barter exchanges help businesses attract new customers and boost sales.
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