Table of contents: VOL. 15, NO. 7 - September 1, 2005
COVER STORY
Features
What brought J2 Global to life? An industry that everybody--well, almost everybody--thinks is dying. (more)
In today's beleaguered U.S. shrimping industry, a family business fights to stay afloat. (more)
After a plane crash killed my fiancé, I trained to help companies deal with tragedy. (more)
A surf industry veteran is bringing new manufacturing technology to what was once a handcrafted product. (more)
off hours
A digital-photo workshop offers breathtaking scenery by the megapixel. (more)
The new Saab SUV offers a silky ride but is essentially just a tricked-out Chevy TrailBlazer. (more)
startup
I wasn't focused on fighting my overseas rivals--until a big customer defected. (more)
Any regulation can be abusive, annoying, or ridiculous. But for many small businesses, local rules fit better than the federal kind. (more)
Just as every fire has a firefighter who is paid to put it out, someone makes money from every new rule. For these three businesses, "regulation" is just another word for opportunity. (more)
the edge
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RECENT ISSUES
FEATURES
Entrepreneurs are finding that creating eco-friendly offices costs a bit more up front but can deliver lasting benefits. |more|
More cities are requiring restaurants to tell customers how much fat is in that burger. Smart business owners are embracing the trend. |more|
At the Bitter End, some of the world's best sailors take amateurs - including many entrepreneurs - on a wild ride. |more|
Facing a dwindling supply of American tech workers, employers struggle to hire skilled foreigners. |more|
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