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Barter Web sites differ widely in inventory, easy of use, and customer service. Choosing one involves some trade-offs. Our panel of CEOs puts barter sites to... Read story
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Online Relationships
By Ilan Mochari | Oct 1, 2000
These three companies from the 2000 Inc. 500 are using the Internet to enhance their communication with staff and customers alike. Read story
Making the Switch
By Ilan Mochari | Sep 15, 2000
When a high-tech trend threatened the future of his business, Michael Edell radically reshaped his company. Two years later, he's suffered record losses and ... Read story
Hot Tip: Invoicing Customers
By Ilan Mochari | Sep 1, 2000
For John Mills, founder of $200,000, five-employee Mills Group Multimedia, a Web-site developer in Cypress, Calif., cash flow can be a huge problem. Most ... Read story
In a Former Life: Anne Beiler
By Ilan Mochari | Sep 1, 2000
Anne Beiler
Present life: Founder of Auntie Anne's, the nation's largest franchisor of pretzel shops.
Making the Switch
By Ilan Mochari | Sep 1, 2000
When a high-tech trend threatened the future of his business, Michael Edell radically reshaped his company. Two years later, he's suffered record losses and ... Read story
Bug Your Broker
By Ilan Mochari | Aug 1, 2000
Vigilance lowers insurance costs Insurance costs are a nuisance for every small-business owner. Last summer they made Keith Alper ... Read story
The Following Client Has Been Rated R
By Ilan Mochari | Aug 1, 2000
If you have an e-mail account at Read story
Master Your Supply Chain
By Ilan Mochari | Aug 1, 2000
More than ever, software companies and consultancies are trying to sell small businesses on supply-chain management. And who can blame them? Coordinating ... Read story
In a Former Life: Tama Starr
By Ilan Mochari | Aug 1, 2000
Present life: CEO of Artkraft Strauss, an outdoor-advertising company based in New York City. Founded in 1897, the company is best known ... Read story
The Art of the Net
By Ilan Mochari | Aug 1, 2000
In cyberspace you can shop for everything, even the ultimate anticommodity of art. But does it make sense? 18 CEOs review several Web sites and advise where ... Read story
The Art of the Net
By Ilan Mochari | Aug 1, 2000
In cyberspace you can shop for everything, even the ultimate anticommodity of art. But does it make sense? 18 CEOs review several Web sites and advise where ... Read story
The Following Client Has Been Rated R
By Ilan Mochari | Aug 1, 2000
If you have an e-mail account at Read story
Significant Figures
By Ilan Mochari | Jul 1, 2000
Until recently, Greg Smith, president and CEO of the $1.5-million systems integrator the Petra Group Inc., based in Corning, N.Y., rarely examined how his... Read story
Tracking Time on the Web
By Ilan Mochari | Jul 1, 2000
www.redgorilla.com What it's good for: The cell-phone nation. Red Gorilla was the onl... Read story
Tracking Time on the Web
By Ilan Mochari | Jul 1, 2000
A slew of sites claim they'll help you track your billable hours, and some will even generate your invoices -- free. Are they worth your while? Here's what 2... Read story
Tracking Time on the Web
By Ilan Mochari | Jul 1, 2000
A slew of sites claim they'll help you track your billable hours, and some will even generate your invoices -- free. Are they worth your while? Here's what 2... Read story
Hot Tip: Trademarks
By Ilan Mochari | Jun 5, 2000
If your company sells on the Web or even has a bare-bones Web presence, you should consider trademarking your corporate names and symbols in other countri... Read story
In a Former Life: Mitch Kapor
By Ilan Mochari | Jun 5, 2000
MITCH KAPOR, 49 Present life: Currently a partner at Accel Partners, a prominent venture-capital firm in Palo Alt... Read story
Upstarts: Personal-Finance Niches
By Ilan Mochari | Jun 1, 2000
Think the personal-finance industry caters only to older white males? A slew of start-ups are breaking into the personal-finance industry by targeting tradit... Read story
Upstarts: Personal-Finance Niches
By Ilan Mochari | Jun 1, 2000
Think the personal-finance industry caters only to older white males? A slew of start-ups are breaking into the personal-finance industry by targeting tradit... Read story
Hot Tip: Trademarks
By Ilan Mochari | Jun 1, 2000
If your company sells on the Web or even has a bare-bones Web presence, you should consider trademarking your corporate names and symbols in other countri... Read story
Avoid an Audit: Pay Yourself Right
By Ilan Mochari | May 1, 2000
When it comes to salary, many business owners have no qualms about paying themselves a hefty amount. What many owners fail to recognize, however, is that ... Read story
Fishing for Big-Name Partners
By Ilan Mochari | May 1, 2000
It's no secret that small businesses often struggle when it comes to getting an "in" as a strategic partner with larger organizations. But companies seeki... Read story
A Can't-Miss Plan for Cutting Costs
By Ilan Mochari | May 1, 2000
See if you can relate to Mike Scimeca's story: After founding Florida CirTech in Sarasota, Fla., in 1991, he experienced five straight years of consistent... Read story
In a Former Life: Lou Weisbach
By Ilan Mochari | May 1, 2000
LOU WEISBACH, 51 Present life: Weisbach is the founder and chairman of Ha-Lo Industries Inc., a $650-million prom... Read story
The Do-It-Yourself Angel Round
By Ilan Mochari | Apr 1, 2000
Getting serious about growing your company but can't afford to hire an investment bank? Here's how Mark Torrance, CEO of StockMaster, raised capital with... Read story
Hot Tip: Supplier Relations
By Ilan Mochari | Apr 1, 2000
Jon Stocking, CEO of the $3-million, 15-employee Endangered Species Chocolate Co., in Talent, Oreg., knows he'll ruin his chocolate-bar products if he use... Read story
In a Former Life: Jerry Fiddler
By Ilan Mochari | Apr 1, 2000
JERRY FIDDLER, 48 Present life: Cofounder and chairman of Wind River Systems, a 19-year-old, $305-million embe... Read story
The Editorial Oui
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 15, 2000
Need to communicate document changes quickly? This product can turn your copier into a networked scanner for paperless document distribution. Read story
Hitting Pay Dirt
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 15, 2000
Do you dislike writing and sending invoices? Here's a Web-based timekeeper that also produces invoices for quick, accurate billing. Read story
Bold Storage
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 15, 2000
Here's why Melissa McNatt, a regional sales director, turned to free online document storage to help her securely handle crucial files while traveling. Read story
Things We Love: A Mouse that Fits Your Lifestyle
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 15, 2000
His friends call him "I.G.," but those aren't the only initials used by Indrajit Ghosh, founder of Atlas Communications, a network-engineering consultancy... Read story
To Catch a Thief
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 15, 2000
"Pimps, gangbangers, drug dealers, and prostitutes," says Bill Higginson, CEO of $15-million IMC Property Management, when asked about his biggest busines... Read story
A Suite Deal
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 1, 2000
Trouble finding office space? This business created its own Greg Steckler has been building residential log cabins for 16 years.... Read story
Hot Tip: Prepare for a Cash Crisis
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 1, 2000
How do you prep for a cash crisis? Wayne Karpoff, president of Myrias Software Corp., knew cash would be a problem late last year. His 15... Read story
Nordahl Brue: My Biggest Mistake
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 1, 2000
Nordahl Brue Founder and CEO of Bruegger's Bagel Bakeries, based in Burlington, Vt. My partner, Mike Dressell, and I started Bruegg... Read story
Collecting Yourself
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 1, 2000
Getting paid can be a nightmare for any business, but dealing with accounts receivable can be particularly harsh for sole proprietors. Focusing on collect... Read story
The Editorial Oui
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 1, 2000
Need to communicate document changes quickly? This product can turn your copier into a networked scanner for paperless document distribution. Read story
To Catch a Thief
By Ilan Mochari | Mar 1, 2000
"Pimps, gangbangers, drug dealers, and prostitutes," says Bill Higginson, CEO of $15-million IMC Property Management, when asked about his biggest busines... Read story
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