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Articles in July 2005 issue of Entrepreneur

• Rural renewal: can entrepreneurs help boost small-town economies?
  by Mark Henricks
• Invest with caution
  by Howard LaMunion
• Smoke alarm: controversy heats up over off-the-clock regulation
  by Chris Penttila
• Peas in a Podcast: spread the word about your business with this new medium
  by Gwen Moran
• Make it click: setting up a blog, while time-consuming, can be a great way to generate interest about your products and bring visitors to your site
  by Melissa Campanelli
• Loan bank
  by Jennifer Pellet
• Totally shredded
  by Chris Penttila
• Don't take this sitting down! Small-business legislation needs to move forward, so get out there and do something about it
  by Rieva Lesonsky
• Teach the children well
• "You're fired!" It may be one of the worst things to ever happen to you—but it could also be the best chance you'll ever have to become your own boss
  by Geoff Williams
• Party time
  by Nichole L. Torres
• High confidence
  by Carmen Matthews
• Double visions
  by Mike Hogan
• At all costs? It may look like a deal, but calculate the true cost to own first
  by Jill Amadio
• It's your call: next-generation cell phones kick mobile technology up a notch
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Liquid assets: thinking of investing in wine? A discerning mind is just as important as a discerning palate when considering your options
  by Scott Bernard Nelson
• The truth? Your employees can handle it, so just communicate with them, already
  by Mark Henricks
• Movin' on up: want to grow like the pros? This book shows you what to do—and what not to do
  by Mark Henricks
• Giving paws: for this critter-loving couple, creating realistic animal manikins to train vets was a natural business idea
  by Sarah Pierce
• Tool time: how one entrepreneur built a better screwdriver—and used smart networking to get it into Sears stores nationwide
  by Don Debelak
• Bill of health? New legislation may cure your health insurance pains
  by Stephen Barlas
• Fan mail
  by David H. McClymont
• Share with flair
• Woman on board: in the boardroom, there's still plenty of room for women
  by Aliza Pilar Sherman
• Firefox holes
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• New growth: after a long winter, VC funding is beginning to bloom again
  by Tracy Lefteroff
• Take it or leave it: laying down a final offer can get you what you want
  by Marc Diener
• Pharm's way: learn how to protect yourself from the latest internet attack
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• Real winners: these long shots overcame the odds and emerged triumphant
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Robert Wagner hosts The Litigation Explosion, an eye-opening expose of the growing need for asset protection and financial privacy
• Better half
  by Sara Wilson
• Power house: muscling in on fitness chains, this entrepreneur thrives using his body and soul
  by April Y. Pennington
• Quality control
  by James P. Sargen
• Efficient ink
  by Steve Cooper
• The beat goes on: with each venture, this hip-hop impresario keeps his rhythm
  by April Y. Pennington
• It's an e-mail! Prepare for a new arrival—Eudora e-mail is coming to cell phones
  by Mike Hogan
• Urban cowboys: these trailblazing marketers know how to appeal to young, street-smart buyers
  by Karen Edwards
• The heat is on … or is it? A new study shows how your office temperature affects employee productivity
  by Geoff Williams
• Heart of a champion: earn respect by projecting an image of yourself that people take seriously
  by Romanus Wolter
• Branders.com: www.branders.com
• It's the journey
  by Brian M. Zingo
• Moving day
  by Steve Cooper
• Next of skin: this entrepreneur knows there is more than one way to skin a phone
  by Heather Clancy
• When the well runs dry: this Texas entrepreneur dug deep to replace VC funds he lost unexpectedly
  by David Worrell
• Special delivery: drive sales by offering stellar delivery services
  by Gwen Moran
• On the rise: bread business are making a post-Atkins comeback
  by April Y. Pennington
• What's your problem?
  by Paul Edwards
• Solid gold
  by April Y. Pennington
• Corrections
• A host to toast: hosted e-mail options save you from costly servers
  by Amanda C. Kooser
• The small time: investing in small-cap funds can pay off big
  by Dian Vujovich
• The truth about marketers
  by Gwen Moran
• Go for the gold: think venture capital is only for the high-tech crowd? Think again. Your low-tech company might be just what VCs are looking for
  by David Worrell
• Projecting success: creating a business as your class project can earn you success inside and outside school walls
  by Nichole L. Torres
• Dream on! A booming industry built around a good night's rest is fulfilling many entrepreneurs' sweet dreams
  by Nichole L. Torres
• The online 401: www.theonline401k.com
• John Battelle's searchblog: http://battellemedia.com
• Stir crazy: soup's on for this couple, whose secret startup ingredient was sitcom inspiration
  by Sara Wilson
• Full speed ahead: the race is on, so soup up your PC's speed with a dual-core processor
  by Mike Hogan
• Change of plan? New tax laws require a new look at deferred compensation plans
  by Joan Szabo
• Sweet rewards: an effective rewards program keeps customers coming back. Here are 5 essential tips for building your program—and your sales
  by Kim T. Gordon
• Suit yourself: if you want to make the sale, don't just focus on your product or service—chances are, your customers are more interested in you
  by Barry Farber
• Licensee, license do: is your business ready for the boost that comes from licensing?
  by Nichole L. Torres
• The whole package: giving back to the community is part of these postal franchisees' code
• Privacy-pc.com: www.privacy-pc.com
• Highs and lows: travel costs are up, but some companies are giving business travelers a break
  by Chris McGinnis
• Cause to celebrate: some PR firms strive to make a difference by promoting causes as well as products
  by Karen E. Spaeder
• Getting carded: SD Wi-Fi cards bring your handheld up to speed
  by Mike Hogan
• Take flight: looking for capital? Consider looking abroad. International investors can provide funding—and much more
  by David Worrell
• Walk the talk: get others to spread the word about your business
  by Kirsten Osolind
• Borrowing brilliance: a "swipe file" helps you generate good ideas
  by Jerry Fisher
• Forgo the fund? You're risking your retirement, but if you believe in your startup you can fund it with your 401
  by Nichole L. Torres
• AT&T CallVantage small office plan: www.callvantage.com
• Walk this way: with more funding, SBDCs can lead you in the right direction
  by Stephen Barlas
• Scared straight: the IRS is threatening to conduct more audits. Should you be worried?
  by Julie Monahan
• Cool under the collar
  by Mike Hogan
• Resource directory: get free information from the companies you see advertised in Entrepreneur
• Spill the beans: if you share free information with potential customers, they're more likely to remember you when it's time to buy
  by Catherine Seda
• Making the trade: barter is back in style and spanning the globe. Here's what you need to know to become the master of your exchange
  by Chris Penttila
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