July 1997, Vol. 32, No.7: Online Vol. 3, No. 7

The Color of Money by Nancy Kennedy
Forget Revlon and Maybelline. The hottest new shades in nail polish are being developed by a handful of young upstart companies, who are discovering a multimillion-dollar niche with their own outrageous brand of cosmetics.

Golden Opportunities: Six Great Retirement Careers by Randall Kirkpatrick For a growing number of people, retirement doesn't necessarily mean a life of leisure. Instead, more retirees are bringing their skills and passions together as entrepreneurs. Check out our picks for the best retirement businesses to start now.

Store Wars by Diane M. Calabrese and Michele Marrinan
Wal-Marts may be cropping up on every corner, but mom-and-pop shops don't have to concede defeat to mass retailers. These surefire strategies will help small storefronts fight back against the exploding number of superstores.

Survey: Technical Support by Ellen J. Cohen
An exclusive Income Opportunities survey reveals just how technosavvy small business owners really are. How well-equipped are you compared to your peers?

FRANCHISE FOCUS

Cleaning Up by Robert L. Perry
Commercial and residential-cleaning franchises are offering more opportunity than ever to sweep up profits in this booming industry.

Editor's Note The X files. WaterCooler What you're missing at the office. Small Business Newswire Tracking the trends and opportunity news. Working From Home Networking tips for the shy business owner. Insurance Protect your income in the event of a disaster. Money & Budgets How to decide whether to lease or buy. Ask the Experts Advice & solutions for your small business. Business Opportunities Products & Services Mart Classified Marketplace Inventing Mail Order Reading lamps sparked a $60 million empire. Business Services Event planners are finding profits in parties. Success Story Cleaning up with a simple bath accessory.

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