Table of Contents:VOL. 18, NO. 3 - April 2008 Startup
 New legislation, tiptoeing on cat feet, would let VC-controlled firms grab federal grants meant for independent businesses. more
Five years later, an entrepreneur's vision of a new shoe concept hits 100 retail stores. more
A financial architect by day, Mark Filippell moonlights as a model builder of landmark Cleveland bridges. more
Clarksdale's music festival helps keep local joints in the black. more
An American entrepreneur brings European light balls to the U.S. market. more
What do Italian wines, Tennessee T-cakes, downtowns, and Delphi Corp. have in common? Tales of rebirth and reinvention. Celebrate spring with FSB's top literary picks for April. more
A new act could mean trouble for small business owners and their accountants. more Cover story
 Are job worries tempting you to start your own company? We canvassed the country to find towns with the best mix of business advantages and lifestyle appeal. Check out our 100 top picks and find the perfect place to build your dream. more
Why are entrepreneurs flocking to Boise, Missoula, and other mountain towns? more
It's a tough city - so why do thousands still launch here? more
New businesses turn bad neighborhoods into great business locations. more Features
 Electric motorcycles hit the road. more
A storm is gathering over the art world, but these savvy entrepreneurs are ready to weather whatever comes. more
Two partners try to expand their food business without losing momentum. more
American Plume & Fancy Feather has evolved over nine decades in business, from feathered hats to showgirls. more
An innovative startup pursues the promise of "pay by phone." more
How one manufacturer drove sales up 500% - by putting its CEO on YouTube. more
The founder of secondhand furniture retailer Terri's Consign learned to run her business through pictures. more
A new solar energy product, thin enough to be built into shingles, may finally make the technology competitive. more
An American entrepreneur bets that economic opportunity can help heal the Middle East. more
A pet apparel business watches sales soar after securing a deal with Wal-Mart. more Off hours
 At the Bitter End, some of the world's best sailors take amateurs - including many entrepreneurs - on a wild ride. more
An entrepreneur helps small farmers stay in business by diversifying into lucrative new markets - like gourmet cheese. more
Winter chill is giving way at last to blue skies and warmer weather. To celebrate, check out FSB's picks for the best new getaway gear from small companies. more |
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