Table of Contents:VOL. 17, NO. 6 - July 2007 Startup
By Ann Therese Palmer, FSB contributor Why a proposed federal law on intellectual property will hurt innovative entrepreneurs. (more)
Two startups that provide movies with vinyl 'extras' for crowd scenes are squaring off in court. (more)
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar sells a large stake in his famous Cabo Wabo tequila. (more)
Small firms miss out on federal deals. (more)
A well-traveled veteran turns to a new pursuit: making replicas of the Earth and heavenly bodies. (more)
The founder of Odyssey Marine Exploration makes a big find. (more) Cover story
America's fastest growing small public companies. (more)
Small U.S. manufacturers are enjoying a renaissance. Here's how six keep their competitive edge. (more)
In Chicago a new high school hopes to train tomorrow's manufacturing elite. (more)
Great technology can't always help manufacturers stuck in the wrong industry. (more)
These two small American manufacturers produce at home and keep on rolling. by Emily Maltby (more) Features
How I found a lucrative niche catching gators. (more)
By Phaedra Hise Little factories played a big part in the production of Boeing's new Dreamliner. (more)A review of Bluetooth headsets for the entrepreneur on the go. by Matthew Terranova (more)
Next-generation search tools can help clients find you faster. (more)
By Brian O'Reilly, FSB contributor Our experts help a yarn company find publicity and online traffic. (more)A firm triples its revenues selling rice bran. (more)
By Patricia B. Gray, FSB contributor A consultant helps business owners light fewer brush fires. (more)
Track your car's pollution from your dashboard. (more)
An entrepreneur ditches his desk-chair and boosts productivity. (more)
How Tim Leatherman carved a niche for his innovative tool. (more)
Viral marketing is the key to a T-shirt company's sales. (more) Off Hours
Entrepreneurs devote their time - and business skills - to starting nonprofits. (more)
A San Francisco couple creates a safe place for children after selling an online startup. (more)
An entrepreneur helps citizens with convictions clear their records and get back into the work force. (more)
Frustrated with shoddy low-income housing, an entrepreneur starts a nonprofit to change the situation. (more)
The entrepreneur who once ran Bruce Willis's nightclub turns to a new pursuit: helping sick kids. (more)
A family-run shop in Pittsburgh earns a cult-following, thanks to its cool vintage decor and customer-service extras. (more)
By Brandi Stewart Where to eat, sleep and shop in the capital corner of North Carolina's research triangle. (more)The expense is hefty, but this Bentley convertible is a dream to drive. (more)
New active gear for small companies. by Katharine Kelly and Jamie Carroll (more) |
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