Table of Contents:VOL. 18, NO. 4 - May 2008 Startup
 More cities are requiring restaurants to tell customers how much fat is in that burger. Smart business owners are embracing the trend. more
Web 2.0 (or Bubble 2.0, as critics see it) has serial entrepreneurs buzzing with plans for a fresh hit. Will they fly high or get zapped? more
A tasting menu of new food books with small-biz hooks. more
Ever wonder which gadget or goody the experts can't live without? Three entrepreneurs reveal theirs. more
A high-end boutique owner reports on a new sign of the economic slump: bargain-hunting brides. more
An exhibition of Mexican paintings inspires a culinary homage from a Philadelphia restaurateur. more
A former Prosper Inc. employee is suing his ex-employer over an extreme 'team-building exercise': gang waterboarding. more
In Riverside, N.J., a crackdown that drove away a third of the town's population has some businesses struggling to survive the loss. more Features
 Two Las Vegas realtors have found a way to profit amid the downtown: foreclosure tours. more
With Old World charm and a modern approach to encouraging entrepreneurship, Madrid is winning over businesses seeking a European presence. more
Educated, language-savvy workers make Eastern Europe an attractive outpost for entrepreneurs developing overseas operations. more
'Small-business success in France' - it's not an oxymoron. more
FSB's makeover squad helps a shoemaking couple chart a growth plan. more
Rising oil prices lift some companies higher and faster than others. more
These new, lightweight laptops are ultraportable - but only one stole our reviewer's heart. more
How a Minneapolis scrapyard got wired and sent sales through the roof. more
Entrepreneurs are finding that creating eco-friendly offices costs a bit more up front but can deliver lasting benefits. more
A small biotech company bets that human cancer cells can cure liver disease. more
The top finishers at the Rice Business Plan Competition may put scalpers out of business, help you control the elements, and give your neural stem cells a place to chill. more
A new book by Jim Champy reveals how small, high-growth companies are creatively beating the competition in tough times. more Cover Story
 Fraud is on the rise as technology makes it easier for competitors and con artists to rip off your products, ideas, and cash. Learn from entrepreneurs who got wise the hard way. more
FSB checks back in with three businesses that suffered from patent infringement and IP theft. more
Gray market resellers can dilute the brand name you've worked hard to build. more
5 things you can do to protect your business. more
An accountant gone wild pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from his clients. Here's what you can do to protect your own books. more
Clothing designers are frequently frustrated to see their creations mimicked by low-end knock-off shops. It's perfectly legal - for now. more
Mark Publicover expects to spend the next decade in court fighting rivals that allegedly ripped off his invention. more Off hours
 When a rancher opens his bunkhouse to visitors, city folk from all over the world pay him to labor there. more
Looking for unique flowers for Mother's Day? Check out FSB's picks from independent growers. more
Biorhythms Publishing dedicates 5% of its sales to assisting endangered turtles. more |
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