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6 Success Stories for the Ages

Most family businesses die out with their founders. But a few keep rolling along from one generation to the next. Here are six families that have beaten the odds. Their secret? They make great stuff, love what they do, and are open to change in good times and bad.

	The Ultimate Bootstrapper Meet Phal An, a rice wine maker in the village of Damnak Sankae in Cambodia. She's one of several entrepreneurs in developing nations that received small loans from Kiva.org that were funded in part by Mansueto Ventures, the parent company of Inc.com. Here's a step-by-step look at her winemaking process -- and how she's using the money.
	On Canal Street: A Tour Through the Counterfeit Economy Inc.com recently took a close look at Canal Street, the famous stretch of sidewalk in New York's Chinatown where piles of cheap imitation handbags, watches, and other faux luxury goods have made it an international tourist destination. A private investigator and a lawyer took time off from raiding unlawful merchants to serve as our tour guides.
	Is That Really a Louis Vuitton? Luxury brands big and small are fighting an ongoing battle with counterfeiters, who make millions by making imitation handbags, watches, and other products. For consumers, paying $27 for a Chanel, instead of $995 can be pretty tempting -- especially since the bootlegs are often manufactured in the same factory as their real counterparts.
	The Top 10 Export Markets Based on increase in dollars, which nations saw the biggest gains in export activity in 2007? A look at the top markets, according to the Office of Trade and Industry Information and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
	Getting Going: Five Steps to Opening an Office in China Opening an office overseas can be cumbersome. Here are five steps to open an office in China.
	America's Biggest Customers Which nations across the globe are our top trading partners? A look at 2007 U.S. export data, according to the Office of Trade and Industry Information and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
	Into the Wild In 2002, four city slickers set out to build their dream business in the Panamanian rainforest. Jim and Renee Kimball and Jay and Stefania Viola had no construction experience, no modern equipment, no electricity and no skilled labor. What they did have was mud, heat, and plenty of crocodiles.
	The Best Translation Services You speaka da English? Phrases like that don't cut it when your company is doing business abroad. No wonder the $10 billion market for translation services is expected to grow 25 percent by 2011. Here are some services, tech-based and human, that will translate just about anything.
	The Best Digital Photo Gear Whether you take a cruise, go sightseeing, or just lounge on the beach, these new cameras and other devices will help you document your downtime.
	6 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Kids In a tough economy, talking about money and investing can be a more important than a primer on the birds and the bees. Here are six simple lessons you should be sharing with your kids.
	5 Ways to Get Your Product on TV -- for Free! How companies can make a splash in the big-money world of TV product placement -- without spending a dime.
	The Best E-mail Marketing Tools Whether you want to trumpet a new product, spread the word about a sale, or simply say, "Hey [first name], you are important to us," email marketing is a great way to interact with customers. Here's our pick of services that let you manage subscriber lists, comply with spam regulations, monitor bouncebacks and obsessively track who opened and clicked on what.
	The 10 Most Expensive Businesses in America In which industries do businesses fetch the highest sales prices? For the fifth straight year, Inc. has partnered with Business Valuation Resources, a leading provider of data about private company transactions. The following rankings are sorted by median sales price, based on 3,838 transactions completed from Jan. 1, 2004, to Dec. 31, 2007. Essentially, if you wanted to buy a business in one of these industries, this is how much you'd have to pay.
	The 10 Cheapest Businesses in America In which industries do businesses fetch the lowest sales prices? For the fifth straight year, Inc. has partnered with Business Valuation Resources, a leading provider of data about private company transactions. The following rankings are sorted by median sales price, based on 3,838 transactions completed from Jan. 1, 2004, to Dec. 31, 2007. Essentially, if you wanted to buy a business in one of these industries, this is how much you'd have to pay.
	The Google Millionaires Google's appetite for online startups and new technology has put dozens of entrepreneurs in the millionaires' club in recent years. Here's a look at eight companies that discovered "search engine optimization" could also be a lucrative exit strategy.
	5 Ways to Outsource Your HR Department More than half of companies now outsource their human resources department, thanks to a growing number of firms that specialize in payroll, benefits, and other services. Which is the best one for your company? Here are five options.
	6 Bush-Bashing Businesses The practice of mocking U.S. political leaders is as old as George Washington's wooden teeth. But George W. Bush's slide in popularity has taken president bashing to new highs (or lows, depending on your point of view), driving a cottage industry of anti-Dubya T-shirts, bumper stickers, and even dog biscuits. Here's a look at six of the most colorful.
	The 8 Ways People Really Waste Time at Work Employees waste about 1.7 hours of a typical 8.5 hour workday, according to a survey by Salary.com. And that's just among the 63 percent of people that actually admit it. So how are they killing all that time?
	The Iraq War by the Numbers Five years after the start of the Iraq war, entrepreneurs reflect on how it has changed their lives.
	The Web's Biggest Time-Wasters On a regular workday U.S. employees spend hours on Google, Facebook, eBay and other sites, costing employers billions of dollars a year in downtime. So what's everyone doing instead of working? Here are seven of the worst online productivity killers based on statistics by Nielsen, comScore, and other industry watchers.

	How to Create an Incentive Program A well-structured incentive program can dramatically boost productivity and provide workers with a sense of shared responsibility. A haphazardly designed program can make a bad problem even worse. Here are seven of the best ways to motivate employees beyond a bigger paycheck.
	America's Coolest Internships Forget fetching coffee. Innovative companies are giving college students real assignments -- and the real-life perks that come with them -- all in an attempt to woo top talent at an early age.
	The Coolest Internship Perks Rooftop barbecues? Whitewater rafting? A free trip to Disney World? To land the best young talent, more and more companies are giving their interns a little taste of the good life.
	The Best Mobile Office Tools How to work anywhere.
	The Next Generation Home Theater With this Web-ready home theater equipment, you can download tearjerkers and action flicks to watch from the comfort of your sofa.
	11 Ways to Improve Your Website By now most companies have a website. But not all of them are making the most of it. The good news is you don't have to be a technologist to make sure your site is more than merely adequate. Here are 11 easy ways to improve your site today.
	Famous Office Romances From Hollywood A-listers to Washington power couples, a look at some of the most notable on-the-job romances.
	CEO Politicos From Mike Bloomberg to Mitt Romney, there's no shortage of business types who have traded the corner office for the campaign trail. A look at the most notable.
	Super Bowl Ads: What Else You Could Buy for $2.7 Million Thirty seconds of precious airtime during football's biggest game now runs $2.7 million. But is it really worth it? From private jets to celebrity apartments, a look at how far you could stretch the money.
	7 Signs That You're a Bad Boss There's a reason Dilbert, The Office, and their ilk are so popular. Satire gets old fast, but the appeal of realism endures. And the real world, sadly, is full of lousy bosses. Are you one of them?
	Step Inside the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Driving Bugatti's Veyron -- top speed 253 miles per hour -- is like getting shot out of a cannon.
	America's Sexiest Businesses From porn to party games, it doesn't take an MBA to know sex sells. But it does take a shrewd entrepreneur to turn an X-rated business model into a profitable venture. Here's seven with their mojos working.
	The Best Corporate Travel Services Guidelines on finding a company travel service for every budget.
	6 Secrets of Breakthrough Companies Author Keith McFarland, a former Inc. 500 CEO, has spent years researching thousands of private companies and interviewing their leaders -- in an attempt to identify the secrets of "breaking through." Here are six of his most surprising findings.
	The Best Dashboards Dashboards help make sense of your numbers by taking raw data and transforming them into dynamic visuals: bar charts that rise and fall to mirror sales or gauges that plunge into the red when shipments are late. Here are six of the best.
	How to Work with Your Spouse--and Not Kill Each Other! What happens when your business partner is also your partner in life? Couples who double as entrepreneurial teams offer tips on how to build a successful business -- and still stay together.
	IPO Disasters Going public is a lucrative milestone for some fast-growing businesses. For others it's a tombstone. Last year, for example, more than a dozen companies saw their share prices cut in half within months of an IPO. Before hitting the open market, consider these cautionary tales.
	10 Businesses You Can Start in Your Pajamas in 2008 From medical billing to graphic design, a look at the hottest industries for home-based businesses.
	The Dumbest Products of 2007 This was the year of lead paint, choking hazards, and toys that turned into the date rape drug. A look back at some of the worst -- and wackiest -- products we found on store shelves this year.
	7 Easy Ways to Get Fired It may be true that bosses are more lenient these days. But there are still a few workplace ethical breaches that are simply inexcusable. Here are seven to avoid -- unless you're looking for a sudden career change.
	The Ultimate Champagne Buyer's Guide We asked entrepreneurs in the wine industry for their favorite bubblies. Here are their suggestions -- along with information on where you can buy them.
	How We Did It: Lessons from America's Smartest Entrepreneurs From makeup mogul Bobbi Brown to Second Life creator Philip Rosedale, entrepreneurs weigh in with tips on what made them successful in business.
	30 Under 30 Night on the Town Our past and present 30 Under 30 honorees, along with members of the entrepreneurial community and the media, gathered in December at 7 World Trade Center, the New York headquarters of Mansueto Ventures, Inc.com's parent company.
	6 Free Ways to Make Money with Your Website Sure, your company's website brings in business, but it can also become a revenue generator in its own right. Using these free services, you paste a little code into your website and pick up revenue when people stop by. Here are six tools that could pad your profit margins -- or at least subsidize your Web hosting fees.
	In Memoriam: Entrepreneurs We Lost in 2007 The notable entrepreneurs who died in 2007 helped to shape some of the major trends in business in the past 50 years, from the rise of socially responsible business to the advent of quality manufacturing.
	6 Ways to Outsource Your Life For business owners, time is an especially precious commodity. That's why some are choosing not to spend those precious moments on the less rewarding details of daily life, like picking up after pooches, dropping off the dry cleaning, or toiling in the kitchen. Here's a guide on how to staff up in your own home and what it will cost you.
	Step Inside the 2007 Buick Enclave CX Buick's new Enclave CX has room for a gaggle of visiting clients.
	2007 Entrepreneur of the Year: Reader Favorites Over the past year, we've received nominations from across the nation for our annual Entrepreneur of the Year contest. Find out who you, our readers, rated as the best and brightest.
	The Best Business Presentation Tools Snooze-inducing business slide shows aren't going away; in fact, emerging ways to share presentations online may make them even more pervasive. But thanks to some flashy new tools, many of them running on the Web, presentations are getting easier to sit through and less onerous to create. Here are six ways to give your bullet points impact.
	Smart Questions: How to Get a Better Deal on Health Care Another year, another hike in health care costs. Before you re-sign with your current insurer, here are some questions you can ask your broker or insurance carrier to make sure you're getting the right coverage at the right price.
	The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: What to Get Your Accountant Like well-wrapped presents, employees don't all fit in the same tidy packages. A gift that's right for one might send another to the returns counter. To help out, we've broken down this year's gift guide by job title. Here we present gifts for your company's resident number-cruncher.
	What to Get Your Office Assistant To help you this season, we've broken down this year's gift guide by job title. Here we present gifts for your go-to guy or gal.
	What to Get Your Sales Rep To help you this season, we've broken down this year's gift guide by job title. Here we present gifts for the firm's smooth talkers.
	What to Get Your Senior Manager To help you this season, we've broken down this year's gift guide by job title. Here we present gifts for higher-ups.
	What to Get Your IT Staff To help you this season, we've broken down this year's gift guide by job title. Here we present gifts for a company's techies.
	7 Ways to Smash the Glass Ceiling What does it take to succeed as a woman in industries traditionally dominated by men? The women behind some of America's fastest-growing private companies share their tips.
	Green Myths Revealed The whole world seems to be going green, but not all conventional wisdom may be true. Here's a look at the facts behind some green myths.
	Fountain of Youth: How to Stay Young in Business and Life The members of our inaugural 8 Over 80 list share their secrets to longevity.
	Around the World in 80 Years What's been the business world's biggest change in the past 80 years? Where are things headed over the next 80 years? The members of our inaugural 8 Over 80 list offer their insights.
	8 Over 80: America's Coolest Octogenarian (and Then Some!) Entrepreneurs Forget shuffleboard and croquet. With Americans living longer, a growing number of people are embarking on entrepreneurial second careers -- well into their 80s. Here's a look at some of the nation's best.
	Step Inside the 2007 Range Rover HSE It handles mud, rocks, grass, and red carpet galas. Here's a look at the 2007 Range Rover HSE.
	The Biggest CEO Blunders Sometimes, even CEOs have to say they're sorry. Here's a look at some of the most public -- and most outlandish -- corporate gaffes in recent years.
	The 9 Types of Bosses You'll Encounter in Life Anyone who's worked more than a handful of jobs in their lifetime knows that bosses come in all shapes and sizes. Here's a look at the most common offenders, along with advice on how best to handle them.
	5 Ways to Save Netflix How should Netflix fight back against Blockbuster? Can the onetime matinee idol find its way back into the limelight? We asked some entrepreneurs what they would do if they ran Netflix.
	Toxic Toys In recent months, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued massive recalls of toys, many of which were manufactured in China. The presence of lead paint, loose magnets, and other dangers have prompted concerns among toymakers big and small as they seek ways to address the issue. Here's a look at some of the recalled toys.
	Go-Go Gadgets Got a lot of get up and go? When you're out and about, these fun, powerful, and easy-to-use devices will keep you connected and entrtained.
	The Best Lemonade Stands in America Meet Inc.com's three winners from its 2007 Best Lemonade Stand in America Contest, and a handful of honorable mentions who also wowed our editors and audience with inspiring lemonade stands.
	Inc. 5,000: How We Did It Meet some of the entrepreneurs behind America's fastest-growing private companies.
	The Best Web Polling Tools There was a time when you practically had to hire a scientist to research the market for a product or service. These days, you can choose among dozens of online tools for polling customers, employees, and complete strangers.
	10 Business Lessons from the Gridiron USC football coach Pete Carroll wins 9 times out of 10 -- and has two national championships under his belt already. Here are 10 of his best leadership tips.
	The Best Big-Screen Projectors Fancy flat-panel TVs seem to be hanging in every office and corner tavern. But for a really big picture, a projector is the state of the art. A look at some of the best on the market.
	Smart Questions: What To Look for In an Ad Agency Some 42 percent of small businesses say that increasing advertising is a high priority for 2007. Businesses choosing to tap an outside agency can use these questions to help choose an agency.
	15 Promotional Gifts Worth Giving Companies spent almost $19 billion on promotional swag last year. How can you ensure that your branded freebies won't end up in the garbage? Here are 15 enticing gifts to consider.
	The Dos and Don'ts of Video Resumes New technology has made it easier than ever to shoot a video resume. But with the wrong presentation, you could end up sinking your career. Here's what you need to know.
	Hot Products of the 2007 Inc. 500 Here are some of the products that caught our eye from the companies on our list of America's fastest growing private companies.
	25 Oldest Employers of the 2007 Inc. 5,000 A look at companies in operation in the longest from our list of America's fastest growing private companies.
	25 Largest Employers of the 2007 Inc. 5,000 A look at companies with the most employees from our list of America's fastest growing private companies.
	2007 Inc 5,000 CEOs Under 30 A look at the youngest CEO running the companies from our list of America's fastest growing private companies.
	2007 Inc 5,000 Top 25 Companies by Growth A look at those from our list of America's fastest growing private companies with the most growth from 2003 to 2006.
	2007 Inc 5,000 Top 25 Companies by Revenue A look at those from our list of America's fastest growing private companies with the most revenue in 2006.
	Top Tips for Connecting With Other Businesses Jeff Landers, Inc.com's Running a One-Person Business columnist, gleaned these top five tips on maximizing relationships from his clients based on their experiences.
	The Ultimate Grill Guide From grills to BBQ sauce, here is everything you need for the perfect backyard barbecue.
	Step Inside the BMW 335i Convertible Want wind in your hair? Push the button and wait 22 seconds. Here's a look at BMW's latest convertible.
	The Best Social Networks for Business Online social networks have the potential to connect you to a vast world of people and resources, and they've gone from fad to fact of business life. Here are six services worth knowing.
	Smart Questions: How to save on shipping costs Your fee statement for shipping is probably as complex as your cell phone bill. Many carriers have dozens of separate fees. Here's what to ask when you're shopping for shipping.
	The Next Big Ideas: Cool Products from America's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs From cookies to iPod accessories, here are some of the things the 30 Under 30 are making.
	Start-Up Secrets: Tips from America's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs Our list of 30 under 30 have successfully founded companies -- and now you can learn from their start-up experience.
	30 Under 30: America's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs The rising business stars named to our annual 30 Under 30 list are transforming existing industries and blazing trails with new ones.
	5 Ways to Stand Out on Google These tips will help you perform basic search engine optimization (SEO), increasing your company's all-important page ranking on Google's search results.
	Step Inside the Porsche Cayenne The Porsche Cayenne, perfect for the rebel with a cause. Here is a walkthrough of the safe and comfortable SUV.
	The World's Coolest Vacation Spots If you really want to chill out on your summer vacation, skip the three S's -- sand, surf, and sweltering temperatures -- and head to one of these delightfully cool destinations instead.
	Pink-Slip Millionaires Some of today's most successful entrepreneurs were once fired, laid off, or otherwise sent packing by a former employer. Instead of finding a new job, they launched successful businesses. Here are a few of our favorites.
	The Best Spam Fighters Checked your e-mail lately? If so, you probably had to sift through a nasty pile of spam. The epidemic has spawned a swarm of antispam products. Here are six products that will help ease your spam burdens.
	6 Printers That Can Do It All Printers, as we once knew them, are dull. Today's new color laser printers are making professional-quality output more affordable and common. And specialized devices are even rendering objects in three dimensions.
	5 Survival Tips for Selling Your Business Norm Brodsky says what he knows about business came from making mistakes. Recently, he spent seven months and half a million dollars on the aborted sale of his company. Here are five lessons he learned along the way.
	Smart Questions: Data you can bank on Good market research can send a company in a new and more profitable direction. Here are some questions you can ask to help you find the best research firm for your company.
	Ultimate Ears -- Celebrity Headphones Today's rock stars don't even think of bringing the thunder without their in-ear monitors from a little company called Ultimate Ears. And the big names like to customize theirs. Here's a look at some of the best.
	6 Ways to Survive a Trade Show Conferences can be a harrowing ordeal. These tips will help get through to the end -- and get some leads.
	A Public Speaking Survival Guide Every entrepreneurs has to speak before large groups, whether it is delivering a pitch to angel investor or talking before the local chamber. Here are some tips on hot to do it right.
	How to Give Flowers -- Without Destroying Your Career The right flowers at the right time can make a lasting impression. No matter the business occasion, there are some basics to keep in mind. Here's a situation-by-situation guide to giving flowers at the office.
	7 Ways to Save Harry Potter Harry Potter has become a children's lit classic -- and a multibillion-dollar industry. As the book series comes to a close, how would you keep the brand going? We posed that question to some experts.
	5 iPhone Accessories Worth Buying Right Now Companies who sell accessories are already preparing for the launch of Apple's iPhone. Here are a handful of products you can buy now.
	7 Ways to Find Work-Life Balance With these tips an entrepreneur can manage their work day and get a life.
	The World's Greatest Internship? Joel Spolsky, CEO of Fog Creek Software, has found a way to hire the nation's top talent at his firm. Spolsky auditions his potential employees during a paid summer internship, wooing them with generous perks and pay.
	America's 10 Fastest-Growing Inner City Companies These businesses have thrived in urban areas that provide a challenge to most businesses. From a pool of 4000 nominations, here are the top ten.
	8 Secrets of Air Travel With this knowledge at your disposal, you will be able to make your next business trip much smoother.
	7 Ways to Disaster-Proof Your Business Some disasters are unavoidable, but by knowing what's likely to strike your business and preparing for it, you can minimize the damage.
	An Insider's Guide: SBA Venture Capital The SBA provides access to capital through a variety of programs. Here are the details on venture capital.
	An Insider's Guide: SBA Microloans The SBA provides access to capital through a variety of programs. Here are the details on microloans.
	An Insider's Guide: SBA 504 Loans The SBA provides access to capital through a variety of programs. Here are the details on 504 loans.
	An Insider's Guide: SBA 7(a) Loans The SBA provides access to capital through a variety of programs. Here are the details on 7(a) loans.
	The Google Killers Despite Google's steady dominance as the "king of search," there are now dozens of companies working to bring new search tools to the market. Here's a look at the competition.
	Million-Dollar Moms These entrepreneurial mothers have keep it all in the family and run successful businesses with their children.
	9 Questions to Ask an Unhappy Employee If you want to get to the root of the problem with an unsatisfied employee, try asking these questions from HR expert Timothy Augustine.
	It Could Be Worse: Gas Prices Around the Globe Here's a look at what people around the world are currently paying for petrol -- and how cheap gas really is for the major oil-producing nations.
	Smart Questions: How to Vet a Board Member There's talk these days about the lack of independent directors on corporate boards. There should be at least one outsider on your board, too. Here's what to ask to get the right person in the chair.
	The Top 20 Small Cities for Doing Business Inc. analyzed job-growth data on 393 metropolitan statistical areas across the nation. Which areas are best for business? Here is info on cities with an employment base of less than 150,000.
	The Top 20 Midsize Cities for Doing Business Inc. analyzed job-growth data on 393 metropolitan statistical areas across the nation. Which areas are best for business? Here is info on cities with an employment base of 150,000-449,999.
	The Top 20 Large Cities for Doing Business Inc. analyzed job-growth data on 393 metropolitan statistical areas across the nation. Which areas are best for business? Here is info on cities with an employment base of 450,000 or more.
	7 Products That'll Put You to Sleep This stuff will help you catch some Zs, count some sheep, and get some rest for your work day.
	5 Gadgets to Help You Escape From a cell phone with TV reception to the ultimate in noise-canceling headphones, cool new ways to make the world go away.
	The Dos and Don'ts of Firing Before you go and fire another under-performer, read these helpful tips to prevent making a bad situation even worse.
	Smart Questions: How to Help An Underachiever Only 14 percent of senior executives say their companies do a good job dealing with poor performers. Here's what to ask a poor performer on your payroll.
	9 Ways to Nail Your Next Job Interview Learn how to make a good first impression when you meet potential employers.
	Going Global: 6 Questions You Should Be Asking Overseas operations is one way for a company to grow. Here is what you need to know be for heading off to foreign lands.
	6 Tips for Global Business Travelers Pat McGovern is the CEO of IDG, a company with operations in 85 countries. For the past 40 years, he has spent an average of four months a year on the road. Here's a look at his best advice for business travelers.
	Globalization at a Glance Today, globalism is a factor in every industry. This timeline shows how the world of business grew smaller, one event at a time.
	7 Ways to Avoid Email Disasters E-mail has created a whole new breed of potential business disasters. Here's a few of the worst and how to avoid them.
	The Best Business Movies From Citizen Kane to Forrest Gump, we present the best-ever movies about running a company.
	7 Business Scams (and How to Avoid Them) These days, scammers are coming from all directions. Here's what is keeping entrepreneurs up at night.
	Beyond Billboards: 9 Outdoor Ads Worth Noticing Outdoor campaigns are suddenly becoming hip again. Here are some that go beyond the Burma-Shave billboards.
	A Commuter's Journal Americans now spend more than 100 hours per year commuting to and from work. Inc. photo editor Travis Ruse has passed that time by chronicling his daily trek on New York's subway. His photos offer a vivid look at the nation's largest city in transit.
	7 Secrets to Mozilla's Success How do you run an organization composed of thousands of volunteers scattered around the world? Here are seven principles that drive the thinking behind Mozilla.
	The 10 Most Innovative States As it turns out, geography is crucial when it comes to fostering innovative, entrepreneurial companies. A new report assesses the 50 states in 26 different areas related to innovation. Here's a look at the top 10 states.
	12 Things You Need to Know About Second Life What is this virtual world that business are making real money in? Here are facts so you can decide if you want to open a business in Second Life.
	Smart Questions For Your Hiring Manager According to a recent survey more than half of all job seekers lie on their resumés. Here's how to determine whether you've really found the right person for the job.
	Whiz Kids: America's Next Business Tycoons These teens are building business and proving that they make the grade.
	6 Signs You Might Be an Office Bully Robert Sutton is author of the new book, "The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't." Here's a look at six of the most common actions committed by so-called assholes.
	5 Gadgets to Keep You Connected Here are a slew of new gadgets that can help you compete.
	5 Tips from Staples' Founder The co-founder of Staples, the office superstore, shares his advice for entrepreneurs. One tip? Stop worrying about your business plan.
	The Ultimate Home Theater These top-of-the-line devices will transform your living room into a movie theater.
	The Coolest (and Cutest) Pets Money Can Buy From hedgehogs to kinkajous, exotic animals are increasingly being adopted as pets. But how big of a bite will they take out of your wallet?
	Business of Love: Valentine's Day Gift Guide Looking for something to get your significant other? These products will sure to put a smile on their face.
	10 Classic Super Bowl Ads For some people, the commercials are the most important part of the Super Bowl. Here are some real winners from the past.
	One-Trick Towns As America’s economy has shifted away from the Heartland, small towns like Punxatawny, Pa. -- home of the famous groundhog weatherman -- have become kitschy tourist destinations.
	A Workspace Makeover Your desktop doesn't have to be drab. These gadgets can help you brighten your work day.
	Smart Questions For Your Tech Consultant Your IT system needs an overhaul and hordes of consultants would love to fix it for you. Find the one who'll get the work done by asking these questions.
	8 Ways to Generate Buzz Like Apple When Steve Jobs speaks, people listen. Try emulating Apple Inc. and your company's name can be on everyone's lips.
	11 Ways to Land Media Coverage For every company that wants free publicity--and who doesn't--these tips will help you make it happen.
	Seven Ways Chaos Can Help Your Company Chaos, clutter, and disorganization actually are good for your company--and for you.
	The Best American Cars and Motorcycles You've Never Heard Of These motorcycles and sports cars from small businesses are a bright spot in the American auto industry.