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Table of Contents:VOL. 17, NO. 5 - June 2007
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Startup
Who in the world is entrepreneurial?
Who in the world is entrepreneurial?
By Geoff Lewis
We scan the globe to uncover which countries are the most - and least - friendly to small business.  (more)
Can you ship me some cash?
By Ian Mount, FSB Magazine contributor
Delivery firms such as DHL offer microgrants to small businesses, with the hope of locking in long-term customers. (more)
Take a bite out of Buddha
A minister's daughter builds a business by molding chocolates in the shape of sacred icons. by Susan G. Hauser (more)
Good news for FSB alumni
A Tampa IT firm and a winner of our business plan contest score major victories. by Maggie Overfelt (more)
Moving the forest
Using giant spades, a company relocates trees for luminaries from Kevin Costner to Ross Perot. by Maggie Overfelt (more)
Cover story
Feisty factories
Feisty factories
By Phaedra Hise, FSB contributor
Small U.S. manufacturers are enjoying a renaissance. Here's how six keep their competitive edge. (more)
Mousetrap building 101
By Gabrielle Coppola, FSB contributor
In Chicago a new high school hopes to train tomorrow's manufacturing elite. (more)
Car-part blues
By Phaedra Hise, FSB contributor
Great technology can't always help manufacturers stuck in the wrong industry. (more)
Where are they now?
These two small American manufacturers produce at home and keep on rolling. by Emily Maltby (more)
Features
Cool exotic treats
By Leyla Safai, as told to Maggie Overfelt, FSB Magazine
An artist sells unusual ice cream from trucks. (more)
Ask FSB
Experts answer questions about marketing to soccer moms, giving equity to employees and more. by Anne Fisher (more)
Barracks builder
By Patricia B. Gray, FSB Magazine
A construction firm lands its first gig with the Army. (more)
Expense catcher
By Janet Stites, FSB contributor
Tracking trip receipts easily with web-based software. (more)
Profits from polyester
By Brian O'Reilly
FSB helps a linens supplier iron out the wrinkles in his expansion plan. (more)
Walking the talk
By Maggie Overfelt, FSB writer
How a charismatic CEO built a culture that attracts talent. (more)
Take charge of your IRA
By Jeanne Lee, FSB Magazine
More entrepreneurs are using their retirement savings to invest in small businesses. (more)
Time-zone tamer
By Nick Leighton, as told to Eilene Zimmerman, FSB Magazine
Low-cost tech helps me run companies on two continents. (more)
Bringing new ideas to the table
By Caroline Tiger
The daughter of a famed furniture designer builds on his legacy. (more)
Saving the cineplex
By Maggie Overfelt
Leading movie theater owners into the digital age. (more)
Afghan ringtones?
Eaton Dunkelberger, FSB contributor
What made me launch a telecom firm in Kabul? (more)
Crime & Publishing
By Chris Stewart
An ex-bail agent sells a magazine for readers behind bars. (more)
Underwater music
By Dave Powers, Business 2.0 Magazine
Two brothers invent an MP3 player for swimmers. (more)
Off Hours
5 days, 400 miles, 2 kids and an RV
By Eilene Zimmerman
A family of 4 enjoys newfound togetherness, courtesy of an RV and a five-day adventure tour of the Old West. (more)
Audi's Turbo Temptation delivers
Alex Taylor III, FSB contributor
The new TT provides a precise ride for a price. (more)
High spirits
New premium liquors, distilled by American entrepreneurs. by Brandi Stewart (more)
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The new leader
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The venture game
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Green gift
Green gift
With help from Washington, a new crop of entrepreneurs are building planet-friendly ventures. (more)
Keep more cash!
Keep more cash!
Key strategies for maximizing your deductions and holding on to the cash your business needs. (more)
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
FSB's makeover squad helps a shoemaking couple chart a growth plan. |more|
'I can't grow my business'
Facing a dwindling supply of American tech workers, employers struggle to hire skilled foreigners. |more|
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