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Table of Contents:VOL. 17, NO. 9 - November 2007
Startup
Congestion-pricing debate continuesBusiness owners consider the costs and benefits of government plans to charge drivers more for entering major commercial districts during peak hours. (more)
Small manufacturers bear the brunt. (more)
Maud Borup rebounds after a freight car accident ruins its building. (more)
Temporary tattoos replace the pacing bands used in running races. (more)
Cover story
Inside the mind of a crazy (rich) inventorScott Jones thinks up more ideas in a month than most folks do in a lifetime. Find out how he makes them pay. (more)
Features
Killer startupsFSB's 5th annual business plan competition pitted student entrepreneurs against seasoned CEOs. The result? Bad news for roaches. (more)
It's a skill more entrepreneurs need in today's hunt for talent. (more)
Does a new screening device for employees pay? (more)
Can sun-powered briefcases keep you connected off the grid? (more)
How a chain of California sandwich shops reinvented itself for the national market. (more)
Innovative skylights help small business owners reduce energy usage and increase sales. (more)
How Peter Thum broke the rules to build a charitable - and profitable - company. (more)
FSB's experts kick a Montana emergency-vehicle builder into high gear. (more)
In the depths of an old limestone mine, I run a 120-employee packaging firm. (more)
Entrepreneurs looking to tap home equity for business capital are facing increased scrutiny from mortgage lenders. (more)
I planned to build carriages for myself. But I've never had the chance - I'm too busy selling them to customers. (more)
How a smart small business reinvented the humble decal. (more)
By hiring a child and boosting earned income, you might avoid the expanded levy. (more)
Off hours
America's elite classic-car showCar-buff entrepreneurs flock to the nation's leading vintage-auto exhibition. Here's why. (more)
New board games for the holidays from small companies. (more)
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Where to launch
FSB scoured the country for towns that combine a great business environment with alluring leisure offerings. The result: our list of the 100 Best Places to Live and Launch. (more)
Stick it to the IRS
Taxes are painful. To help you reduce the bite, FSB spoke with top experts and compiled this list of tips for businesses looking to beat the taxman. (more)
Unlimited partnership
Why are more and more couples risking romance to launch a business together - and how do the successful ones make it work? Read on for their stories. (more)
The next little thing
Sir Richard will help fund U.S. entrepreneurs, jetpacks will finally fly, and GPS devices will show the cheapest gas nearby - plus much more! (more)
Inside the mind of a crazy (rich) entrepreneur
Scott Jones thinks up more ideas in a month than most folks do in a lifetime. Find out how he makes them pay. (more)
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|
FSB's makeover squad helps a shoemaking couple chart a growth plan. |more|
Facing a dwindling supply of American tech workers, employers struggle to hire skilled foreigners. |more|
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