The Nation's Business 1997: Vol 85 Index

21 Pages·1997·8 MB·English

The NATION’S BUSINESS Index — 1997
(Volume 85 - Numbers 1 - 12)
(Including THE BUSINESS ADVOCATE)
A AIR POLLUTION AWARDS/HONORS
see Environment Opportunity’s Many Faces (1997 Blue
ACCE $ see Clothing AIRCRAFT/AIRLINES/AIRPORTS Chip Enterprise Companies)
ATCaCkiOnUgN TAcIcNouGn t Of Software [J an/p41] seae ralsto T riaevsexl /T ourAiwsamy/ V Farcoamt ioHnso me Taki|nMga rR/ips3k9s,} Reaping Rewards (1997
Finding The Right Accounting Package Blue Chip Enterprise honorees)
[Apr/p27]
[Jan/p42] Shedding L~ ¥ On Jet Lag [Jun/p54)
A Checklist For Tax Talks |F eb/p62] Letters: Airlines Seats Offer More Than The Spirit Of Enterprise (Lawmaker
Direct Line: Breaking The Ice [Oct/p87] A ens {[Aug/p5} awards) |T BA:Apr/p4A]
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & Quiet Havens At The Airport [Sep/p73} A Scrappy Entreprene(uSBrA National
RECEIVABLE Airport Transit Guide |Sep/p82} Small Business Subcontractor of the
sAeCe OCUasIhS TMOaNnaSgDeImVeEntS TITURES! Cutt[iNnogv wC/opsSt8s] Before Taking Off ProgYreaamr) D[eJluivne/rpsi 2]W inning Hands
MERGERS Letters: Airline Club Rooms Get A |J un/p37]}
see also Business Organization/ Thumbs Down [Dec/p4] Leading By Example May Help Promote
Dissolution; Employee Stock Ownership ALCOHOLISM Worker Honesty [Sep/p16]
DirecFta mLiilnye : FiPrumt ti[nAgp rA/ p8Pr2i]c e Tag On A Asee AMddiEctivRe BWeIhIaTvCiHo rD;A ISSuAbNBsItLaSIncTeI EASb use NNBB TTiipp:s : BAa ldSruipgeer ACwoanrteds t Ex(aOmcit/npe1r3s)
Letters: Another Brokers’ Group For ACT [Novw/p15]
Business Transfers [J un/p5] When Workers Have Menial Disabilities
NB Tip: Business Brokers [Jul/p10] 50] B
Checking Out Potential Partners ANNUTTIES
[Dec/pil] Rseee tirement BANKS & BANKING
CTIV VIO see also Capital; Credit; Credit Cards;
Facing Up To A Loved One’s Addiction igN ight [Aug/p64} Economic Development; Loans; Venture
_sep70l
Capital
Lending With A Personal Touch
see also Market Research/Marketing; APPRENTICE PROGRAMS {Mar/p42]
Direct Mail; Public Relations/Publicity; see EducationJ/o b Training Banks Challenge Credit Unions’ Growth
Sales/Selling ART/PHOTOGRAPHY [May/p71]
Direct Line: Customers For The Great Direct Line: Call Of The Wild [F eb/p70} Letters: Banker Counterpunches Against
Outdoors [Mar/p67] The Art Of Branching Out [Apr/p16] Credit Unions |J ul/p5}
Ads On Wheels Send A Message In You Gotta Have Art [May/p16] Has {YJ uolu/rp 10C}o mpany Outgrown Its Bank?
Traffic [Aug/p10} .- And Work Of Art [May/p76]
A Novel Kind Of Business [A ug/p64] Designing Big Dreams |A ug/p57]| Asset Accounts Keep Cash Working
ADVVIv SERS oloring Your World [Nov/p78} {J ul/p30]
see also Consultants ASIAN-AMERICANS Letters: Credit Unions And Banks:
Creating An Advisory Board For Sound see Minorities; Minority-Owned Business Apples And Oranges [Aug/p4]
Suggestions [Feb/p11] ASSET-MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS Letters: Private Equity Capital Can
Forging Advisers Into A Team [Dec/p57] see Cash Management Have Advantages (Aves)
AFRICAN-AMERICANS AUDITS One Giant Step Toward A Lean
see Minorities; Minority-Owned Business Asece countin {[Aug/p34} Correction [Oct/p47]
AGE DISCRIMINATION AUTOMOBIL UCKS/ BARTER
see Discrimination MOTORCYCLES/BICCLYES Useful Web Sites For Small Companies
see also Highways; Infrastructure; {Mar/p33}
see also Government pecs Transportation BLUE CHIP ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE
The Fax May Not Suffice When Leasing Passes The Road Test — Opportunity’s Many Faces (1 jue
Contracts Are Signed [Feb /p10] Direct Line: Gearing Up [May/p82] Chip Enterprise companies)
Direct Line: Creating A Paper Trail For You Didn’t Know You N at? |[Mar/p38]
Negotiations [May/p82] {J un/p69) Taking Risks, Reaping Rewards
AG Ads On Wheels Send A Message In [Apr/p27]
see also Food/Beverage Industry & Trade Traffic [Aug/p10] ram Delivers Winning Hands
A Growth Industry |J an/p15] Ventsations [Sep/p82 {J un/p37}
Cams Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A]} The 1998 Trucks [Oct/p53} Ties That Bind (Cover story) [Aug/p12]
How They Voted Along For The Ride [Cctip69) Applications Being Accepted
(TBA:Mar/Senate p4A; House p8A] Bui A Winner From Scratch {TBA:Aug/p4A]
Direct Line: Feeding The Animals [Oct/p6S} Small-Business Deadline {Nov/p14}
[Novw/p86] The 1998 Luxury Cars [Nov/p61] BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
Direct Line: Rolling Out Rental Cars see Corporations
[Now/p86]}
SUBJECTINDEX 1
BOATS Deposit Rule Relief Sought Finding Capital: A Source Of Funds In
see Recreation (TBA :Apr/p14A] Search Of Work (Sep/p37}
BONDS — FilingD eadline Nears Direct Line: Funding For Minority
see Securities {Jun/ Firms (Sep/p86]
Hiring ed Child: Tax Breaks And Leaving No Stone Unturned [Oct/p46]
Trade-Offs (Jun/p59] The [CO acpti/tpa6l0 }A rea’s Technology Boom
Gone But Not Deductible [Jun/p61]
Printing/Publishing — Businesses Get Electronic-Filing CAPITAL GAINS
Adding A New Dimension To A Classic eprieve [Jul/p8] see also Income Tax
[J an/p46} Choose Your Firm’s Tax Classification CASH MANAGEMENT
Bound For The Internet hirer [Jul/p26] see also Cost Control
The Internet In Print [M — Breaks For Small Business At Stake In Real Numbers Don’t Deceive (Mar/p51]
Fresh Pages For Family Firms (Yun/p58} Tax Negotiations [Aug/p8]} Asset Accounts Keep Cash Working
You Didn’t Know You Nee.‘ed That? The Estate-Tax Toll On Small Firms ee
{Jun/p69} [Aug/p20} CALAST OPHIC ILLNESS COVERAGE
No Strings Attached [ Jul/p48] Tax B For College Courses May see Health-Care Costs/Insurance
Lesher Book Available In Paperback Resurface [Aug/p27]
(TBA:Aug/p6A] Tax-Filing Penalties Are Delayed see Economic Indicators & Indexes
“Dilbert” Creator Thinks Small ([TBA:Aug/p3A] CcH ARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS &
[Oct/p63) Chamber-Backed Bilis Would Benefit pox ONS/COMMUNITY
Small Firms In Three Important VICE/ VOLUNTEESREIRSINS M
see also rities Ways (TBA:Aug/p8A] Flood Aid Needed (TBA: Jun/p5A |
Asset Accounts Keep Cash Working Budget Agreement Contains Mostly Staying In Step With The Firm’s
[Jul/p30} ood TaxN New s [ p10} Mission [Oct/p12]
IRS Raises Threshold For Electronic CHECKS/CHECKING ACCOUNTS
Payment [ 10} see also Banks/B anking
Letters: Taking e Of The Bite Out Taking Orders By Phone Check |J an/p66]
Of The Estate Tax —: Screening Out Bad Checks [Jun/p60}
Business Just Got Less Taxing ety
Tax-Wise Handling Of Expansion Costs see Day Care; Employee Benefits
[Oct/p34} CHILDREN/YOUTH
When The IRS Comes To Check see also Day Care;Education/Job
Clear Sailing? (Cover story)e e [ Training; Young Adults
Letters: A Perspective Not Oft Letters: The “Gibberish” Of Family Attachments [Jan/p34}
In —_ Mar/p4] IRS Audit Guides on Riding Into The Sunrise [Mar/p44]
Letters: itive Damages A Problem In Tax Options For Hand Getting Youths Down To Business
Alabama [Apr/p4] Inventories |Dec/p25 [Apr/p13}
Leadership For The New Age (Cover Points For Paring Your Tax Bill Letters: O’Brien Foundation Is A Vital
story) as {Dec/p30} Program {May/p8]
Confidence In Economy Soars Letters: From Tiny Acorns... [May/p8]}
[TBA:Aug/p11A] Cc A Di[fMfaeyre/npt6 2]M essage For Daughters
see iversities; Education CALENDARS Letters: Bullish On A Program For
Business Seminar Set [TBA:May/p14A} Preventing Time From Marching Tomorrow’s Leaders [J un/p4]
Courses Offered On The Internet Backward [Jan/p44] Correction: For Hiring Your Child: Tax Breaks And
(TBA:May/p14A] Trade-Offs [J un/p59}
The Record [Feb/p5}
Opening A Door To The Future Letters: The “Year 2000 Problem” And No Strings Attached [J ul/p48}
[Nov ] The Russian Military {J un/p5} Direct Line: Ideas In Infancy [Aug/p46]
TORS Conversation Cards [Sep/p82]
CAMPAIGN FINANCING
see also Economic Development; see Political Finance Coloring Your World (Novw/p78}
Start-Ups Bring The Children [Dec/p69}
Bringing New Firms Out Of Their Shell see Recreation CHILE
{Mar/p48] CANDY/CHEWING GUM The Chilean Precedent [May/p34}
BUS RGANIZATION see also Food/Beverage Industry & Trade CHINA
Direct Line: Chocolate Tips |A ug/p46} Capitol Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A]
see also Business Strategies; Family CAPITAL 1996 How They Voted [TBA:Mar/
Business; Management see also Loans; Venture Capital House pi3A]}
Are You Ready To Incorporate? Women Entrepreneurs Make Credit China’s Trade Status In Jeopardy
[Sep/pi6] Gains [J an/p8} {TBA:Jun/pSA }
NB Tips: Handing Over The Keys SBA Microloans Fuel Big Ideas [Feb/p34] Business Wins On China Trade
[Dec/p1i1] Useful Web Sites For Small Companies [TBA:Aug/pSA]
BUSINESS PLANS [Mar/p33} Contact Lawmakers About Vote On
Harboring No Iiusions About How To Letters: Another Success Story For SBA China Trade Status [TBA:Oct/p8A}
Grow [Feb/p10} Microloans [Apr/p8 CLASS-ACTION SUITS
Turnizg A Loss Into A Gain [Apr/p10} Rebounding With A Nonbank Loan Cases Await Supreme Court Action:
One Giant Toward A Loan [Apr/p52} Class-Action Suits [TBA:Jun/p14A]
[Aug/p32] Correction [Oct/p47] On The Internet CLEAN AIR ACT
[Aprip78] see Environment; Government Regulation
see ; Family Business; Capital Pitches That Succeed {[May/p40] CLEAN WATER ACT
Management Check Your State For Funding see Environment; Government Regulation
The Heat Is On (Cover story) (Oct/p14} [May/p60] CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
Corrections {Nov/p7] Vendors Can Pave The Way To Growth Don’t Let Asphalt Let You Down
BU; TAXES [J un/p46] {Nov/p15]
see also Estate Planning ;Family Business; Has Your Company Outgrown Its Bank? CLINTON, BILL
Income Tax; Taxation a Editorial: The Many Failings Of The
A Checklist For Tax Talks [Feb/p62] = Women A Lending Hand Clinton Budget [May/p84]
-Term Cove: Eligible For Tax Where I ro On Clinton And Congress
reaks (Feb/p62} Letters: Private Equity Capital Can [Aug/o; pe
After The Game, Claim A Deduction Have Advantages [Aug/p5] Lette(rOsc:t /p4P]ol l May Have Lacked Answers
(Mar/p60} One Giant Step Toward A Loan
Don’t Get Stuck With Back Taxes [Aug/p32] Correction [Oct/p47] Readers’ Views: Congress Gets Credit
[Mar/p61) [Oct/p76]
2 SUBJECT INDEX
DELIVERY & MAIL SERVICES
CLOTHING/ACCESSORIESW/EJLFRY A Vi|nJ tuangiep 6}A pproach To Technology CREDIT CARDS & ACCOUNTS/DEBIT
Taking Your Products To The Main CARDS/DISCOUNT CARDS
Streets [Jun/p10] Going With The Flow |J un/p14] ELECTRONIC CASH CARDS
You [DJiudnn/’pt6 9]K now You Needed That? High-Tech Marketing Hits The Target The Mi Id Of Merchant Status
[Jun/p39} [J an/p38]
“Get Customers To Smile” [Dec/p17] The New Face Of Presentations |J ul/p33} Taking Orders By Phone Check |J an/p66}
Elegant Simplicity [Dec/p68} Time To Switch To The Pentium II? For The Record: Correction of January
Direct Line: Bringing In The Laundry (Jul/p36} article on credit cards [Feb/p6]
[Dec/p74} Making A Move To Portability [Sep/p61 | Letters: Balancing The Costs For Card
Direct Line: Getting The Last Word On A Goal Of Her Own (Oct/p79} Processors {Mar/p5]
Clothing With A Message [Dec/p74] Direct Line: Breaking The Ice [Oct/p87} It Pays To Review Travel Coverage
COINS Computer Crime (Cover story) Kea pes
see Currency [Nov/p18} CREDIT UNIONS
co Think Forward: Back Up [Nov/p24] Banks Challenge Credit Unions’ Growth
see Antiques/Collectibles Dictation Programs Are Finding Their {May/p71}
COLLEGES/UNTVERSITIES Voice [Dec/p40} Letters: Banker Counterpunches Against
see also Business Education; Education Should You Consider A Mac For Your Credit Unions [{J ul/p5}
It’s Time To Line Up Your Summer Next Office Computer? [Dec/p41} Letters: Credit Unions And Banks:
Interns [ Jan/p9j Software With A Worldview [Dec/p53] Apples And Oranges [A ug/p4]
Letters: Education Is The Issue As Jobs Applying Postage With A Keystroke Cc
Are Created [Feb/p4} [Dec/pS66} see also Security/Security Systems/ Law
Not Just An Ordinary Joe [Feb/p44} CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Enforcement
Where Cooking Is Academic [Apr/p19} see also Government Procurement Challenges We Face: Crime And Drugs
NB Tips: Campus Connection |May/p14] Building A Healthy Niche [J an/p14] (Cover story)[|Feb/p24]
Tax Break For rae Courses May Chamber Helps Sink Labor Order Clamping Down On Worker Crime
Resurface [Aug/p2 [TBA:Jun/p3A] [Apr/p44]
Opening A Door Te eP icea A Bridge To The Future [J ul/p47} Screening Out Bad Checks |J un/p60}
[Nov/p56] Don’t Let Asphalt Let You Down Foiling Pickpockets [Oct/.p63}
Tactics For Attracting The College [Nov/p15} Computer Crime (Cover story)
Crowd [Dec/p10} CONSULTANTS [Novw/p18]}
COMMUNICATION see also Advisers; Financial Services; Stocking Stuffers [Dec/p54]
see also Electronic Mail/Voice Mail; Independent Contractors; Self- CU
Employees; Telecommunication Employment Stocking Stuffers [Dec/p54]
Sharing The Wealth—Of Information Direct Line: Computer Consulting CUSTOMER RELATIONS & SERVICE
[Sep/p14} [May/p82] see also Vendors
Building A Health Company Culture A Helping Hand On Personnel [A ug/p38] Making The Internet Work For You
[Sep/pS7] Letters: More Help On Personnel (Cover story) [Mar/p6]
Kwikpoint (Se; ] [Sep/p6] A Vintage — To Technology
COMMUNITY SERVICE NB Tips: SCORE Gets Wired [Oct/p13} un,
see Charitable Organizations & CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) each Older Consumers
Donations/Community Service/ see Economic Indicators & Indexes
Volunteerism CONTAINERS Improving Efficiency Beats A Price War
COMPACT-DISC INDUSTRY Direct Line: Keeping Medicine Out Of [Jul/pi0}
Direct Line: Making Compact Discs Children’s Hands |Dec/p74] Are Your Technicians Customer-
That Entertain A&n d Teach [N ov/p87] CONTRACT WORKERS Friendly? [Aug/p10]
COMPANY POLICIES see Self-Employment Ties That Bind (Cover story) |Aug/p12]
Staying In Step With The Firm’s Mission Customers You Want To Lose [Aug/p14]
[Oct/p1i2] see Agreements/Contracts How Franchises Can Build Loyalty
Develop A Company Policy (On CONTRACTS (GOVERNMENT) [Aug/p17]
computer security) |N ov/p26] see Government Procurement Cooling Down A Short-Term Crisis
COMPENSATORY TIME COPIERS [Nov/pi4]
see Flextime; Wages/Salaries/eFe s see Offices/Office Equipment
COMPETITION COPYRIGHT D
Improving Efficiency Beats A Price War see Patents/Copyright/Trademarks
[Jul/p10} CORPORATE SUBSIDIES DAMAGE AWARDS
co Vv Pro-Business Programs Attacked From see Liability
see International Trade & Investment Two Sides (Apr/p9} ORAGE
COMPUTER CRIME Letters: Joining The Attack On
Preventing Time From Marching
see Crime Co e Subsidies [J un/p4] Backward [J an/p44} Correction: For
COMPUTERS/SOFT WARE CORPORATIONS
The Record [Feb/p5]
see also Internet; Offices/Office see also Business Taxes; Entrepreneurs; Letters: The “Year 2000 Problem” And
Equipment; Telecommunication FamilyB The Russian Military [Jun/p5)
NOTE: For brief articles on computer Acquisitions/Divestitures/ Mergers; Small Going With The Flow |J un/p14}
hardware and software, see Sm Business DAVIS-BACON ACT
Business Technology in January, February, Easier Rules Take Effect For S see Construction Industry; Government
July, August, September and December Corporations [Feb/p63] Procurement
issues of Index. Are (YSoeupi pR16e}a dy To Incorporate? DAY CARE
Taking Account Of Software [J an/p41] see also Employee Benefits
Preventing Time From Marching CORPORATIONS (SPECIFIC) Direct Line: Opening The Door To Day
Backward [Jan/p44} Correction: see Entrepreneur's Notebook and |M aking Care [Nov/p86]
For The Record [Feb/p5] Itin Bring The Children [Dec/p69]
Delivering The Whole Package portion of C
[Feb/p45] COST CONTROL see Credit Cards & Accounts
Handy Tools For Training [Apr/p49] see also Cash Management; Inventory DECISION MAKING
Putting Together A Digital Office Management; Management see Business Strategies; Management;
[May/p41] A Guide For Comparing Expenses By Quality Management
Direct Line: Computer Consulting Year [Mar/p30 DEFENSE INDUSTRY
[May/p82} CREDIT/CREDIT REPORTS see Government Procurement
Letters: The “Year 2000 Problem” And see also Banks & BankingL;o ans DELIVERY & MAIL SERVICES
The Russian Military [Jun/p5]} Women Entrepreneurs Make Credit see also U.S.Postal Service
Gains [J an/8) Direct Line: Local Delivery |Jun/p74]
SUBJECT INDEX 3
DEMOGRAPHICS
DEMOGRAPHICS Letters: No “Either-Or” Solution ELECTRONIC NEWS SERVICES
see Economic Indicators & Indexes on see also Magazines/Newsletters/
DEPRECIATION In The Economy Rebounds Newspapers; Printi blishing
see Business Taxes; Income Tax (TBA:Jun/p11A] ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
Fix CPI, Says Business |[TBA:Juz/p11A} see Computers/Software
see Government rectuten Where I Stand: On Spurring Economic EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
D N Growth [Jul/p65] see also Crime; Security Systems
You Gotta Have Art [May/p16] —<— moe neI s Ex . ed To Remain Flood Aid Needed [TBA:Jun/pSA}
Desi Big Dreams [Aug/p57] trong [Aug/p. Tips For Coping With Power Outages
DIRECT Sale Confidence In nell Soars [Nov/p14]
see also Advertising; Market [TBA:Aug/p11A]} NEF)
Research/Marketing; yn eee | Read[eSresp’/ p6V8i}e ws: Changes For Growth see also Day Care; Employees; Health-
Direct Line: The Rule Of Thumb: Timely Care Costs/Insurance/ Plans; Health-Care
nts [J 75) Economic Confidence Climbs Again Reform; Hiring & Firing; Pensions/
Direct : . Music Is In The Mail [TBA:Oct/p14A] Pension Plans; Retirement
[Aug/p47} Confidence Declines [TBA:Dec/p11A] Business Victories In The Courts
Targeting = With Direct Mail ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (TBA:Feb/p20A]
Sep/p52] see also Start-U Useful Web Sites For Smali Companies
DIRE At The Speed Of Light[ Feb/p14] [Mar/p33]
see Sales/Selling Check Yoo §S tate For terse Far oo 1996 How They Voted [TBA:Mar/
NNING Taking Care Of Local Business — House p14A]}
see Emergency Situations; Insurance; — Correcting The RecordO n Editorial: Flexibility On Overtime Rules
Security S Law Enforcement ram’s Sponsors [ 'p7) Is Overdue [Apr/p84]
DISCRIMINA TON Closed = Open Door( Sepp53)_ Banks Challenge Credit Unions’ Growth
see Americans With Disabilities Act; The Capital Area’s Technology {May/p71]
Employee Benefits; Employment; Hiring [ Comp-Time Action Urged
& Firing; Minorities; Women Letters: Former Air Force Base Is [TBA:May/p1A]
Business Victories In The Courts Going Places [Nov/p6} Tax Break For College Courses May
(TBA:Feb/p20A] Resurface {Aug/p27]
When Workers Have Menta! Disabilities ear rq ek(eCo ver story) a An E(xAturga/ pL2a8y}e r Of Fhenewest:
[Dec/p50] A Guide For Comparing ExpenseBsy
Court To Decide Key Cases: Year (Mar/p30] Direct Line: Seeking Help On Human
Discrimination W aivers Checks, Balances, And The CPI Resources [Angiese
[TBA:Dec/p12A} {AA pr/p34] EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP/
Fix CPI Says Business [TBA:jun/p11A}
et Research/ Marketing; ECONOMIC Cc Direct Line: Taking Stock [Jan/p71 }
see U.S. Govt.— et Letters: Employee Stock Plans Given
EDUCATION/JOB TRAINING The Green Light [Feb/p5]
see also ement see also Colleges/Universities ESOPs’ Appeal On The Increase
Helping Foreign Workers Feel More At A System For Developing Workers’ [Jun/p43]
Home [Jun/p11] Technical Skills [J an/p10} EMPLOWOYRK ETEEAM S
In rr Trenches Of Welfare Reform A Client-Centered Firm’s Lessons In
see Acquisitions/ Divestiture/Mergers an/p29} Teamwork [Mar/p32]
Letters: Education Is The Issue As Jobs TEAM Measure At Key Stage
arriage/Divorce Are Created [Feb/p4] [TBA:Jun/p4A]
DONOHUE, THOMAS J. How To Make The Most Of Learning By EMPLOYEES
Editorial: Changing Of The Business Video [Feb/ see also Employee Benefits; Executives;
Guard [Aug/p62] Challenges We a, Education (Cover Hiring & Firing; Human Resources;
Donohue To Lead Chamber story) [Feb/p16] Management; Quality Management;
[TBA:Aug/p1A] Riding Into The Sunrise |M ar/p44] Workplace
DNoenwo hEurea Details (“TGBrAo:wOtcht /Apg1eAn]d a” Lette[rAsp:r /pE6d]u cation Needs Direction LWehtetenr s:W oTrhkee rGse nAerrea tGioono d X SoFlidleise rs{J an/p4}
[TBA:Dec/p6A] Handy”T ools For Training [Apr/p49} [Feb/p50]
DOWNSIZING Where I Stand: On Education [Apr/p67} NB a Handling Workplace Grief
Letters: Education Is The Issue As Jobs Letters: Seeing Wrong Questions In ar/p33}
Are Created [Feb/p4] Education Poll [May/p8]} Clamping Down On Worker Crime
DRUG ABUSE Letters: Consider All Options On [Apr/p44]
see Addictive Behavior; Substance Abuse Education Funding [J un/p4} Parents’ Day At The Office Is A Team
Letters: Down To Basics [J un/p4] Builder [May/p14}
E Letters: Bullish On A Program For How To Motivate Low-Wage Workers
Tomorrow’s Leaders [Jun/p4] [May/p35]
—_— Me No to Federal Funds Avoiding Pink Slips |J un/p24]
Discoveri he Talent Around You
see also Conditions & Forecasts; Ending Welfare As A State Of Mind [Jul/p9
Economic Indicators & Indexes J A Creative Way To Avoid Layoffs
Clear Sailing? (Cover story) Gee Direct : Tutoring Tips [ ood [A
How the ‘97 Outlook ShapesU Corrections Day Produces A NB Tips: Appraising The Situation
Region [Jan/p18] {Oct/p8} [Aug/pil]
Where { Stand: On Major Economic Opening A Door to The Future [Now/p56] Sharing The Wealth—Of Information
Issues [Jan/p57} Coloring Your World [Nov/p78] [Sep/p14]
Challenges We Face (Cover Direct Line: Making Compact Discs ~~ A7 Company Culture
story)[ Feb/p16} That Entertain And Teach {Nov/p87] p/p5
Members Helped Gauge Economy ELECTIONS Staying In Step With The Firm’s Mission
[TBA:Feb/p6A] Editorial: A Victory For Growth, {Oct/pi2]
Commentary: Governing In A New Era Jobs—And —— y [Jan/p72)} Computer Crime (Cover story)
{Mar/p70) ELECTRIC ENERG [Novw/p18]
Letters: Tackling The Problem Of see Energy Resources, Production & Use Workers’ Desire For Time Off
Substance Abuse J[oA ] ELECTRONIC MAIL/VOICE MAIL [Dec/p34}
Letters: EducationN Making The Internet Work For You When Workers Have Mental Disabilities
[Apr/p6} (Cover story) [Mar/p6} [Dec/p50]
4 SUBJECT INDEX
FAMILY BUSINESS
EMPLOYMENT Taking Risks, Reaping Rewards ETIQUETTE
see also Employees; Hiring & Firing [Apr/p27] You Didn’t Know You Needed That?
Direct Line: A Sheltered Worksh You Didn’t Know You Need That? [J un/p69}
Search For Contracts [Apr/p8a ) [May/p76] EXECUTIVES
Taking Care Of Local Business {J ul/p42] A Scrappy Entrepreneur |J un/p12] Hiring An Outsider As A Top Executive
Boosting Entrepreneurship |J ul/p46] Happiness Is A Screening Process |F eb/p53}
Good Workers Hard To Find, Say U.S. {Jul/p6] Outside Looking In: Tips For Candidates
Chamber Members [TBA:Oct/p14A] Catching Up On Retirement Savings [Feb/p56}
EMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT [Jul/pi4) Finding An Interim Manager For Your
INCOME SECURITY ACT (ERISA) Offering Women A Helping Hand Firm [May/p12}
see Employee Benefits [Jul/p40) Leadership For The New Age (Cover
ENCRYPTION NB Tip: Women Entrepreneurs story) |May/p18]
see Telecommunications [Sep/p16 Major Shifts In Leadership Lie Ahead
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Enterprise With A Kick [Sep/p77] {J un/p56
Senate Action Expected On Endangered- ENVIRONMENT Executive “Temps” Cut Costs |J un/p61 |
Species Law [Dec/p8] see also Energy Resources, Production & Making Co-CEO Arrangements
Senate Bill To Update Species Act Wins Use Effective |J ul/p55|
Chamber’s Qualified Support Capitol Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A] EXECUTIVES (SPECIFIC
{TBA:Dec/p10A] Business Victories In The Courts see also Entrepreneurs Notebook and
ENERGY RESOURCES, PRODUCTION {TBA:Feb/p20A} Making It in Speci
& USE 1996 How They Voted [TBA:Mar/House Sections portion of Index
NB Tip: The Cost Of Keeping Cold p8AA} The Changing Landscape (Franchising)
[Feb/p11] Chamber Cautions Against Binding
Black Gold And True Grit [Mar/ Restrictions On “Greenhouse Gases” EXE:
Group Prepares To Fight Fossil- Packs [TBA:Apr/p10A] see Health Care; Physical Fitness/
Treaty [Jun/p8} Group Prepares To Fight Fossil-Fuels Nutrition
Direct Line: Left In The Dark On Power Treaty [Jun/p8| EXPANSION
Failures {J un/p74} Climate Conference Slated Harboring No Illusions About How To
en eAe Bill Advances (TBA:Jun/p2A] Grow [Feb/p10}
BA:Jun/p12A] Climate-Treaty Concerns Voiced Getting A Ge Fast Growth
TheB ig Switch (Cover story) [Sep/p18} [TBA:Aug/p14A] {Mar/p33]
Letters: Electricity Suppliers May Be Clean-Air Rules Encounter Turbulence Fostering a In A Branch Office
Eager To Please [Oct/p4] [S 12] {Apr/p12]
Letters: Unfair Competition? [Oct/p4} Global-Warming Debate Heats Up The Art Of Branching Out [Apr/p16) _
NB Tips: High-Voltage Seminar [Oct/p10} Oversea Expansion: An Opening
[Oct/p13} Chamber: Sues EPa Over Air Standards [Oct/p13}
Deregulation Seminar Set [TBA:Oct/p3A] = Wise |m a Of Expansion Costs
(TBA:Oct/p14A] Chamber-Backed Bills Would Protect
Letters: Utilities Are Proving That Firms That Use Environmental ExPoaRTT SALES
Nothing Is Free [Nov/p6] Audits [TBA:Oct/p10A] see International Trade & Investment
Letters: Getting The Wires Crossed On Editorial: Clean-Air Rules Should Be
raph Choices [Nov/p7] Delayed [Nov/p88} F
TipsF or Cooprikng With Power Outages Letters: Taking A Stand For Cleaner Air
[Nov/p13] [Dec/p4] FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT.
“Nobody Calls Me Mister” [Dec/p70] Chamber Warns Against Climate Pact See Employee Benefits
Nuclear Waste Bill Passed {TBA Dec/pSA} FAMILY BUSINESS
(TBA:Dec/p4A] Majority Opposes U.N. Treaty see also Estate i
Deregulation Seminar Set [TBA:Dec/p11A] Adding A New Dimension To A Classic
(TBA:Dec/p11A] Court To Decide Key Cases: Citizen (Jan/
Environmental Suits The Price Of “Peace At Any Price”
Postal Service Tackles Competition (TBA:Dec/p13A] |J an/p46
Apr/p38] ESTATE PLANNING/TAXES Case Study: Mental Illness At The Top
pecans Business [Jan/p48}
Economic Development Make Your Family Business” Divorce-
ENTERTAINMENT r/p53] Proof” |J an/p64
see also Compact-Disc Industry; Music Where There’s A Will...(Cover story) New Retirement-Plan Rules For Family
Harboring No Illusions About How To {Apr/p20} Firms {Jan/p65)
Grow [Feb/p10] Ensuring The Future [Apr/p24) Letters: Separating The Family From
No Strings Attached [J ul/p48] The Seeds Of A Smooth Transiti The Family Business [F|e b/p4]
Direct Line: Making Compact Discs [Apr/p2S}
Hiring An Outsider As A Top Executive
That Entertain And Teach [Nov/p87] Read[eArpsr’/ pV6i6e)w s: Cut Red Tape! [Feb/p53]
“Entertailing” (Cover story) [Dec/pi2] Taking Things Personally [Mar/p53]
Creating Some Serious Fun [Dec/p54] EPA Rebuilds Its Enforcement Muscle Estate Planning Really Does Pay
ENTITLEMENTS [May/p9} [Mar/pS3}
see Medicare/ Medicaid; Social Security Keeping Assets In the Family [J ul/p25] Where There’s A Will... (Cover story)
ENTREPRENEURS The Estate-Tax Toll On Smail Firms [Apr/p20}
see also Economic Development; [Aug/p20} Preparing For A Loss Of Leadership
fotrepreneurs Satebook and MakingI t in Reform Plans On Congress’ Agenda [Apr/p59}
Regular Features & Special Sections {Aug/p24] Case Study: Creating A Foundation
portion of Index Letters: Taxes Lie In Ambush For [A J
Uncie Sam May Want You [J an/p6} Retirement Plans [Se ] pirat Lites Putting A Price Tag On A
Women Entrepreneurs Make Credit Letters: Taking Some Of Bite Out Family Firm [Apr/p82]
Gains [Jan/p8} Of The Estate Tax [Oct/p5} A Different Message For Daughters
SBA Microloans Fuel Big Ideas [Feb/p34} Points For Paring Your Tax Bill [May/p62}
Opportunity’s Many Faces (1997 Blue ea Pon In Family Businesses [May/p62}
Chip Enterprise companies) Case Study: How To Be Different From
(Mar/p38] see also Management Daddy |May/p65]
Letters: Another Success Story For SBA Leading By Example May He' Promote Letters: Another Brokers’ Group For
Microloans [Apr/p8] Worker Honesty [Sep/p16 Business Transfers [Jun/p5]
Getting Youths Down To Business
[Apr/p13}
SUBJECT INDEX 5
FAMILY LEAVE
Major Shifts In LeadersLihe iAhpea d Where Cooking Is Academic [Apr/p19} GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
{Jun/p56]} A Vintage Approach To Technology Uncle Sam May Want You [J an/p5]
Fresh Pages For a Firms [J ] [Jun/p6 Direct Line: Learning How To Sell To
Keeping Assets In the Family [Jul/p Sweets For = aes [Jun/p69} Uncle Sam [Feb/p70]
The ome Of Partnership [Jul/p55) A a thA K ick [sente7| Chamber Urges Enactment Of Limits
Co-CEO Arrangements mierprise With On Government Competition With
Effective [J ul/p55} Building A Winner From Scratch Firms [TBA:May/p7A]
Case Study: His Cheating Heart [Jul/p57] [Oct/p65} Contract Plan Called “Absurd”
Family-Owned, Professionally Managed Direct Line: Cookie Commerce [TBA:May/p12A]}
{Aug/p43} {Oct/p86] undies Too Big For Small Firms
ae tne "C ouple In Jeopardy When You’re Hot, You’re Hot—Or [Dec/p43}
Not? [Nov/p70] Purchasing Rule Killed [TBA:Dec/p2A]
rat Class {Sep/p70} Direct Line: In the Market For Cool Chamber Fights “Blacklisting” Rule
Sorel Loved One’s Addiction HIGNINY [Dec/p75] (TBA:Dec/p4A]
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
ounS tudy:T reatingY our Heirs Fairly velopment; International see also Americans With Disabilities Act;
[Sep/p Trade& eaueent Federal Mandates
What’s So al? (Oct/p71) Head Of Smal!-Business Panel Vows War
Case Study: A Bad Decision rement Plans On Federal Rules [Feb/p8]}
[Gct/p73} Challenges We Face: Regulatory And
Do-It-Yourself Family Meetings : 9] Legal Tangles (Cover story)
—— The Decision To Franchise (Jan/be9} [Feb/p22)}
ly: Drawn To A Different The [J } Capitol Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A]
Dream [Nov/p74] Direct Lites Getting A'Preden InveT he Where I Stand: On Small-Business Issues
Forging Advisers Into A Team [Dec/p57} End Zone [Feb/p71] [Feb/p69]
Case Study: When Values Conflict Franchising: Special Guide [Apr/p68]} Guide Outlines Priorities
iy 9} The Hit Parade For 2000 [AA priptsl (TBA:Mar/p2A]
A Vv Franchising: Special Guide[ 1996 How They Voted [TBA:Mar/Senate
— a CHINES &1 Sonne Resales [Jul/p49] p5A; House p9A]
M Franchises Readers’ Views: Cut Red Tape! (Results
FARM on of February poll) [Apr/p66]
The Fax May Not Suffice When Chamber Pushes Paperwork Billi To Help
Contracts Are Signed [F 10 Business [TBA:May:p6A]
A Power Tool ForM essaging [Aug/p30 Direct Line: The Rule Of Thumb: Timely
Shipments [J un/p75}
see Chamber Seeks To Close le On
Mandates ([TBA:Jun/p12A]
Business en To Close Legislation Would Boost Accountability
-Mandates Law see a Trade & Investment Of Congress, Agencies For Rules’
[TBA:Apr/p10A] FURNITURE Impact [TBA:Aug/p8A |
Chamber Seeks To Close Loophole On see Home Care, Decorations & OSHA Is Moving On Ergonomics Rule
Mandates [TBA:Jun/p12A] Furnishings; Offices/Office Equipment [Aug/p29}
A Rule Mandating Safety And Health? The Big Switch (Cover story) {[Sep/p18}
Net ce G Letters: Electricity Suppliers May Be
N. COMPANIES Eager To Please [Oct/p4
Loans GAMBLING Letters: Unfair Competition? [Oct/p4}
Facing Up To A Loved One’s Addiction Letters: Reasons To Be Wary Of An
see Bankruptcy; Consultants; Estate [Sep/p70} Ergonomics Rule [Oct/p5}
Planning; Investment (Individual); GAMES/HOBBIES Corrections Day Produces A Victory
{Ocup8}
Securities Conversation Cards [Sep/p82]
NANCIA ON ON Local Competition Is Still On Hold
Real Numbers 40 ew (Mar/p51} & DE (GATT) [Oct/p38}
see International Trade & Investment Deregulation Seminar Set
Asset Accounts = Cash Working G Lo G (TBA:Oct/pi4A]
{J ul/p30} Letters: Utilities Are Proving That
NO ES/TOYS
Family Attachments [J an/p34} Nothing Is Free [Nov/p6]}
see Capital OSHA Rethinks Implementation Of
Burning Candles At Both Ends {Mar/p46]
FISCAL POLICY The Art Of Branching Out [Apr/p16] Record-Keeping Proposal [Nov/p10}]
see U.S. Govt.—Budget You Didn’t Know You Needed That? Editorial: Clean-Air Rules Should Be
IME Delayed [Nov/p88}
[May/p76}
see also Employee Benefits; Employees; Sweets For The Suite [Jun/p69] When Workers Have Mental Disabilities
Management Direct Line: Women Eatrepreneurs [Dec/pS0]
Workers’ Desire For Time Off Cost-Benefit Measure Is Renewed
(Dec/p34] NB {Jun/:p A7v4o] id The Rush [Aug/pi1] (TBA:Dec/p2A]
Senate Measure Would Improve
That Night [Aug/p64]
To oot our Target S Stuffers [Dec/p54] Regulatory Process [TBA :Dec/p7A|
Market [Jan/p10} G AL WARMING Deregulation Seminar Set
A Growth Industry [Jan/p15]} {TBA:Dec/p11A]
see Environment
Direct Line: rship In The CRassRoole ACTION
Bud [Apr/p82} INFORMATION NETWORK (GAIN)
see a (Individual)
The Language Of Success [Aug/p56] GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE Move Slowly On Health Care, Chamber
St Stuffers [Dec/p54 see also Economic Dev Urges [TBA:Apr/p9A]}
VERAGE INDU: & Amid Business Urges Congress To Close
Jun/p8} Loophole In U f, AoA A Aat Law
Agribusiness; Restaurants GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS [TBA:Apr/p10A]
Direct Line: Springing Into Action Capitol Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A]} Chamber Cautions Against Binding
[Janip7e) Business Victories In The Courts Restrictions On “Greenhouse Gases”
NB Tip: The Cost Of Keeping Cold [TBA:Feb/p20A} [TBA:Apr/p10A]
[Feb/p11] Verdict Is Stil! Out On Union-Only Effort Testifying Before Congress
Capitol Hill Successes (TBA:Feb/p4A] [Aug/p8} (TBA:Apr/p11A]
6 SUBJECT INDEX
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT
ARRANGEMENTS (IRA)
Chamber Seeks Pension-Law Changes HEALTH-CARE COSTS/ HOME CARE, DECORATION &
To Ease Burdens On Small Firms “I
(TBA: Ss see also yee Benefits; Health SittiOnn Sgoli d Ground [May/p10}
Product Licbi ity Reform Efforts Gain Insurance Reform; Medicare/ Direct Line: Furnishing Sales [Oct/p86]
Momentum [TBA:May/p7A] Medicaid; Workers Compensation HOoOM E-E. QUITY LOANS
Chamber Urges Enactment Of Limits Letters: Managed Care Provides see Loans
On Government — With Convenience, Not Savings [Feb/p5} HOME PARTIES
Firms ar Challenges We Face: The Federal see Direct Selling
Coalition Urges Swift Legisiative Action Safety Net (Cover story){Feb/p19]| HONG KONG
To Save Ailing Medicare Program Readers’ Views: Cut Red Tape! Hong Kong Policy Set; New Officers
(TBA:May/p8A] [Apr/p66] Take Helm (TBA:Apr/p3A]
Meet Transportation Act’s Deadline, An Update On Health-Care Pools HONORS
Chamber Urges (TBA: Jun/p7A] {May/pS1] sAewea rds/Honors
Health-Care Bills Would Health Costs: Rising 4-7 [May/p52}
Capability [TBA:Aug/p7A] How To Deduct 100% Of Health-Care see Travel/T ourism/V acations
Legislation Would Boost Accountability Costs [May/p71] HOUSING
Of Congress, Agencies for Rules’ ee Coverage For Small Offices see Construction Industry; Real Estate
Impact [TBA:Au ] HUMAN URCES
Chamber-Backed Bills Would Benefit An Extra Layer Of Paperwork see also Employee Benefits, Employees,
Small Firms In Three Important (Aug 28] Hiring & Firing
Ways [TBA:Aug/p8A] HEALT INSURANCE REFORM A Helping Hand On Personnel |A ug/p38}
Measures Would Broaden Deductibility see also Health-Care Costs/Insurance Direct Line: Seeking Help On Human
Of Individual Retirement Accounts Capitol Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A] Resources [Aug/p46]
([TBA:Aug/p9A] 1996 How They Voted [TBA:Mar/Senate Free Business Seminars Slated
Thank Senators Who ied Comp- p5SA, 6A, 7A; House p10A, 14A] [TBA:Aug/p6A]
Time Bill [TBA:Aug/p10A]} Move Slowly On Health Care, Chamber Letters: More Help On Personnel
Legislation Could Improve Workplace Urges [TBA: ——— [Se
Safety And Health (TBA:: Oct/p7A] Health-Care Bills Would Expand Pooling
Contact Lawmakers pe Vote On Capability [TBA:Aug/p7A]
China Trade Status [TBA:Oct/p8A] Clinton’s 1998 Health-Care Plans Will
Chamber-Backed Bills Would Protect Face Chamber Opposition IDENTITY/AIMAGE (COMPANY &
Firms That Use Environmental (TBA:Dec/p10A] PRODUC
Audits [TBA:Oct/p10A] HIGHWAYS
Senate Measure Would Improve see Construction Industry; Should You Change Your Company’s
Regulatory Process [TBA:Dec/p7A] Infrastructure; Transportation IMMINGamReA?T I[OANpr /p13}
Chamber Invites Members to Serve On HIRING & FIRING Capitol Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A]}
SenaCteo mmBiiltl tTeoe sU [TBA:Dec/ieps 8AA]c t Wins sIemem iaglsroa tEimopnl oyees; Employment; Agency Testing Ways To Ease
Employment-Eligibility Checks
C(hTaBmAb:eDre’cs/ p10AQ]uali fied Support It’s InTtiemren sT o[ JLainn/ep 9]U p Your Summer IMPOtRTyING
Clinton’s 1998 Health-Care Plans Will Casting The Net For Job Seekers sIene ternational Trade & Investment
Face Chamber Opposition {Mar/p28] INCOME TAX
(TBA:Dec/p10A] A Not-Too-Big City Shows Its Bright see also Business Taxes;Estate Planning;
GREETING CARDS Lights [Apr/p12}]
Taxation; U.S.Govt.— Internal Revenue
see Gifts/Greeting Cards NB Tips: Campus rrr (May/p14} Service; U.S. Tax Code
Avoiding Pink Slips [Jun/p24 Hiring Your Child: Tax Breaks And
H A Helping Hand On el [Aug/; Trade-Offs [J un/p59]
Igno[rSienpg/ pA32 ]R esume Can Prove a Fly Now, Pay Later? [Jul/p27}
HANDICAPPED Chamber-Backed Bills Would Benefit
see also Americans With Disabilities Act Good Workers Hard To Find, Say U.S. Small Firms In Three Important
Direct Line: A Sheltered Worksh Chamber Members [TBA:Oct/p14A]} Ways (TBA:Aug/p8A]
Search For Contracts lApeipss] Letters: Screening Job Candidates Saves Measures Would Broaden Deductibility
HARASSMENT In The Long Run [Nov/p6] Of Individual Retirement Accounts
Don’t Get Caught In The Net’s Web Agency Testing Ways To Ease [TBA:Aug/p9A]
{Mar/p22] Employment- Eligibitity Checks An Arcane Levy Extends Its Reach
{Nov/p12]
HATCH ACT [Nov/p29]
see Labor Law & Legislation Reliable ame Of New Employees Points For Paring Your Tax Bill
HAZARDOUS WASTE [Nov/p15] {[D ec/|
see also Environment INCORPORATION
Storage-Site Bill Advances sHeIe SMTiOnoRrYi ties; Minority-Owned Business see Corporations; Business
[TBA:Jun/p12A} Organization/Dissolution
Nuclear Waste Bill Passes Commentary: Governing In A New Era INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
(TBA:Dec/p4A | [Mar/p70} see also Self-Employment
HEALTH CARE HOME- BASED BUSINESS/HOME Readers’ Views: Cut Red Tape!
see also Health-Care Costs/Insurance; OFFICE [Apr/p66]
see also Independent Contractors; Self-
Health Care Reform; Physical Chamber-Backed Bills Would Benefit
Fitness/Nutrition; Stress Employment; Working At Home Small Firms In Three Important
How Exercise Can Pay Off |F eb/p41] Balancing Your Home Business [Apr/p56] Ways [TBA:Aug/p8A]}
Travel “Insurance” In Two $60 Shots Read[eArpsr’/ pV6i6e]w s: Cut Red Tape! VIDUAL RETIREMENT
([Mar/p61] ARRANGEMENTS (TRA)
Getting To Sleep Away From Home Finding Coverage For Small Offices see also P. ension Plans;
[Jun/p52} {J J Retirement; Retirement Plans
Shedding Light On Jet Lag [Jun/p54] Po Additional Advice: Get Measures Would Broaden Deductibility
Cases Await Supreme Court Action: An Insurance Broker (|J ul/p5} Of Individual Retirement Accounts
Medical Monitoring [TBA a Letters: A One-Stop Insurer [Jul/p5} (TBA:Aug/p9A}
OSHA Is Moving On ErgonomicsR Chamber-Backed Bills Would Benefit Points For Paring Your Tax Bill
[Aug/p29} Small Firms In Three Important [Dec/p30]
Ways [TBA:Aug/p8A}
SIMPLE IRA Proves Popular {N ov/p43}
Redefining The Home-Office Deduction
[Sep/p30}
SUBJECT INDEX 7
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY INTERNET OINT VENTURES
see Workplace Safety & Health see also Telecommunication see International Trade & Investment;
INFLATION Internet Presence Expands Special Advertising Sections portion of
see Economic Conditions & ee (TBA:Feb/p3A] Index
Making The Internet Work For You
see Internet; unication (Cover story) [Mar/p6] see Liability/ eM Insurance & Law;
i6) IOLOG The On-Line Lexicon [Mar/p8} Litigation
With The Flow [Jun/14] Choosing The Right Path To The Net
High-Tech Marketing Hits The Target [Mar/p16] KEOGH PLANS
[Jun/p39] Untangling The Web For Retail Sales see Retirement Plans
[Mar/p21}
"Gar Granting tateetvedtore \jwvp24 Don’t Getn e In The Net’s Web L
[Mar/p22]
A Bridge To The Future [J Cotreerapass From The Internet LABELING
Readers’ Views: Fix The Highways see Packaging/Labeling
Nov Codeno the NNe t For Job Seekers
see also Employees; Organized Labor
-Care Costs/ Insurance; Where I Stand: On Labor Issues
Liability/Liability Insurance & Law p30 [Nov/p69}
— -Term Favnel Eligible For Tax Useful Web Sites For Small Companies LABOR LAW & LEGISLATION
reaks [Feb/p62) [Mar/p33} see also Employee Benefits
Insuring Your Earning Power [Apr/p75} Bound For The Internet [Mar/p34} 1996 Lv hey Voted [TBA:Mar/Senate
Finding Coverage For Small Offices The Wired World Of Investment p7A
[Jun/p30} Information [Mar/p58] Editorial: Flexibility On Overtime Rules
Direct Line: Left In The Dark On Power Where I Stand: On The Internet Is Overdue [Apr/p84]
Failures [J un/p74] (Ma 9) Comp-Time Action Urged
Letters: Some Additional Advice: Get ne On The Internet (TBA:May/p1A]}
An Insurance Broker {J ul/p5]} [Apri TEAM Measure At Key Stage
Letters: A _— Insurer [J ul/p5} Letters: Web Sites And [TBA:Jun/p4A }
It * To Review Travel Coverage Internet Security [May/p6]
Letters: A More-Global Reach [May/p6]
see anized Labor;
oieS epeo2Ge tting A Line On Liability The Internet In Print [May/p59} Labor Law & Legislation
Cove [ ] Readers’ Views: Mixed Results On The
Don'tG et CoughtI n The Net’s Web see Environment
LANDSCAPING
see Flowers/Piants/ Landsc: aping
LASER Smee eg Ray
see Economic Condit&i Foornecasst s At The Speed “i
LAUNDRY/DRY-CLEANING
Market {[Jan/po1o0t] Of Your Target Finding More By Less [Aug/p30] SDiErRecVtI CLiEnSe : Bring In The Laundry
Dialing Up Savings On e Internet [Dec/p74}
see .Govt.- Revenue Service [Aug/p41] LEANWF ORCEMENT
On-Line Catalog Available
see Security Systems/Law Enforcemeni
I {TBA:Aug/p15A] LAW.
The Of Staying Home [Feb/p6] NB Tips: SCORE Gets Wired [Oct/p13] see also Labor Law & Legislation;
Challenges We Face: Trade Obstacles Cham(bTBeAr: Wins SAu]p reme Court Cases Liability/Liability Insurance & Law
Capi(toClo veHirl l sStuocrcye)s[sFe s 27)[ TBA:Feb/p4A] : touniotion The “Gibberish” Of Look[ JaFno/rp 2A5] More Pragmatic Congress
Direct Line: A Run For The IRS Audit Guides [Nov/p7} Readers’ Views: Full Speed Ahead
Border (Maris) Trade Links Via the Internet [Dec/p51] eer of November, 1996 poll)
Letters: A More-Global Reach [May/p6] An Export-Friendly Site [
Chamber Urges wal Trade Goals
Where I Stand: On Major Economic
A
Issues [J an/p57]
rasia Trade see also Patents/Copyright/Trademarks Where I Stand: On Small-Business Issues
a Mao Black Gold And True Grit [Mar/p35} [Feb/p69]
GATT Signators Living INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Capitol Hill Successes [TBA:Feb/p4A]
Up To The Pact? (Jun/p5]} Having The Right Part At Your Service
Business Bills Top Lists [TBA:Mar/p2A}
{Jus/p11 } Guide Outlines Priorities
DirecPti peLliinnee: (KJeuelpi/npg6 7] Parts In The {TBA:Mar/p2A}
1996 How They Voted: Second Session
Tax Options For Decvast Obsolete 104th Congress [TBA:Mar/p3A]
Inventories {Dec/p25 Checks, Balances And The CPI [Apr/p34}
INVESTMENT (INDI DUAL) Postal Reform [A
see also ae fe y; Securities Readers’ Views: Cut Red Tape! (Results
The Wired World Investment of February = |a y pure
Contact Lawmakers About Vote On Information [Mar/p58} Chamber Sets Si On Legislative
China Trade Status (TBA: Brokerage Accounts Jazz Up 401(k) Goals (TBA: Kpr/p3Al
Plans [May/p72} Business ee Congress To Close
iTrac)k Tr ade Bill [Nov/10] Are Savings Bonds Good Investments? Law
A Simplified Route To Markets Abroad [Sep/p40} (TBA:Apr/p10A]}
hr Chamber Pension-Law Changes To
Being A r In Global Trade J-K Ease Burdens On Small Firms
([TBA:Apr/p12A]
A Code- Issue In Communications Action Urged On Trust-Funds Bill
[Dec/p46] Letteetrst:e rs: AA PePres pectivei ve Seldom om Found| n [TBA:Apr/p14A]
Trade Links Via The Internet [Dec/p51] Japan [Mar/p4)} Deposit Rule Relief Sought
Software With A Worldview [Dec/p53] (TBA:Apr/p14A]
US. Trade Boosted [TBA:Dec/p1A Job Training udget Proposal Defeated
(TBA:Apripl4A]
8 SUBJECT INDEX
MANDATES
Comp-Time Action Urged LEGAL SERVICES Letters: Another Success Story For SBA
MR ge see Microloans [A pr/p8}
Ch amber Pushes Paperwork Bill To Help LESH CHARD L. Re ing With A nk Loan
Business [TBA:May/p6A]} Lesher Announces He’ll Leave This [Apr/p52}
Reform Efforts Gain Year (TBA:Apr/p2A] One Giant Step Toward A Loan
Momentam [TB7A :May/p7A] Editorial: Changing Of The Business {Aug/p34] Correction [Oct/p47|
Chamber Urges Enactment Of Limits Guard [Aug/p62] SBA Gives Women A Foot In The Door
On Government Competition With Board Thanks Lesher |[TBA:Aug/p1A] [Dec/p44}
Firms [TBA:May/p7A] Lesher Book Available In Paperback LUGGAGE
Coalition Urges Swit egislative Action ([TBA:Aug/p6A] see AircrafY Airplanes/ Airports;
To Save Ailing Medicare Program A Wide-Ranging Influence Travel/Tourism/V acations
[TBA:May/p10A] {TBA: ‘oon pi2A]
Term-Limit Amendment Fails ARTLITY ALA BILITY INSURANCE & M
([TBA:May/p11A]
Contact Lawmakers About Vote Challenges We Face: Regulatory And
[TBA:May/p13A] Legal Tangles (Cover story) N GE NATION
Bill Nears Senate Vote [TBA:Jun/p4A] [Feb/p22] QNBU ATLiIp:T YB alAdrWiAgeR DASwa rd Examiners
TEAM Measure At Key Stage Business Victories In The Courts
(TBA:Jun/p4A] [TBA:Feb/p20A} [Now/p15]
MeetC hTarmabnespro rUtragteiso n (TABctA’:s JDuena/dpl7iAn}e, 1996p 5HAo;w HoTuhseey pV1o0tAe]d (TBA:Mar/Senate MNAEGWASZPIANPEESR/SN EWSLETTERS/
see also Electronic News Services;
Storage-Site Bill Advances Letters: Punitive Damages A Problem In
(TBA:Jun/p12A] Alabama [Apz/p8]
Pension Changes Simmering In Congress Product-Liability Reform Efforts Gain The Internet In Print [May/p59}
{Jul/p20} Momentum [TBA:May/p7A] New Publication [TBA:Jun/p15A}
— Is At Stake In Highway Bill Fi— Coverage For Small Offices sMeAe IDLe liSvEeRryV I&C EMSa il Services;
{ ] [ ]
Breaks For Small Business At Stake In Bill Nears Senate Vote [TBA:Jun/p4A | Uy.S.e Peost al LSeIrSviTcSe MATL-ORDER
Tax Negotiations [Aug/p8} Chamber Litigation Center Wins Again BUSI
EditoRreifalo:r mR e[aSseopn/apb8l8e] Product-Liability (InT BPAu:nAiutgi/vpe-3DAa]m ages Case see Direct Marketing
MAINTENANCE
Corr[eOcctti/opn8s} Day Produces A Victory DirecLti abLiilniet:y GCeotvteirnagg e A (HSaenpd/lpe8 7]O n see Cleaning/ Maintenance
MALPRACTICE CLAIMS
Lawm[Oackte/rps10 ] Propose IRS Restructuring EditoRreifalo:r m [RSeeapso/npa8bl8 } uct-Liability see Liability/Liability Insurance & Law
Editorial: Protect The Promise Of The Chamber Wins Supreme Court Cases MANAGED HEALTH CARE
New Fiscal Policies [Oct/p88] [TBA:Oct/p6A] see Health Care; Health-Care Costs/
Insurance/Plans; Health Insurance
Legislation Could Improve Workpl Take Care To Avoid Liability Traps Reform
Safety And Health [TBA ‘OclpTAl [Now/p32
Chamber-Backed Bills WWeetd Protect Events That Can Trigger Liability see also Arbitration/Mediation; Business
ProsAFpuiedrcimttsss TR[heTamBta Ai:UnOs ec tU/Enpcne1vri0trAao]in nm enFtoarl Fast- Lette[[NrDosev:c/ /;Tp 4]e ne Of A Nanomanager SCtorraptoergaietsi;o nsC;o mmCousnti cMaatniaogne;m ent;
Employees; Employment; Hiring &
Track Trade Bill [Nov/p10]
Firing; Liability/Liability Insurance &
Senate Action Ex On Endangered- see Franchising/Licens Law; W. alaries/F ees
Species Law [Dec/p8] LIMITED-LISBILITY COMPANIES Letters: The Generation X Files [J an/p4]
Bill Targets Fines By OSHA Inspectors see also Corporations; Liability/Liability Letters: Mixing Golf And Business Has
[Dec/p8] Insurance & Law Its Handicaps [F eb/p4]
Workers’ Desire For Time Off Choose Your Firm’s Classification When Workers Are Good Soldiers
[Dec/p34] [Jul/p26] [Feb/p50]
Editorial: An Excellent rtunity To LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS Useful Web Sites For Small Companies
Reform The IRS [Dec/p76] see Partnerships/Alliances
[Mar/p33]
U.S. Trade Boosted {TBA:Dec/p1A]} LITERACY Real Numbers Don’t Deceive {[Mar/p51]
Highway Billi Pushed |TBA:Dec/p14A} see EducationJ/o b Training Balancing Your Home Business |A pr/p56}
Chamber Urges Action On OSHA Biil LITIGATION
You Gotta Have Art [May/p16]
(TBA:Dec/p15A] see also Arbitration/ Mediation
Leadership For The New Age (Cover
LAWS & LEGISLATION STATE Business Victories In The Court story) [May/p18]
LAYSOtFatEe SC oncerns & Initiatives {TBA:Feb/p20A] How To Motivate Low-Wage Workers
Cases Await Supreme Court Action {May/p35]
"Arona Pink [Jun/p22] (Medical Monitoring; Class-Action Bart Simpson, Guru ... |May/p76]
Creative Way o Avoid Layoffs Suits; Union Recognition) Executive “Temps” Cut Costs [Jun/p61)
([TBA:Jun/p14A]} Letters: The Importance Of New
alee Court to Decide Key Cases: Expert Management Strategies [J ul/p4}
see also Business Strategies; Family Scientific Testimony Family-Owned, Professionally Managed
Business; Management (TBA:Dec/p13A} [Aug/p43
Riding Into The Sunrise [Mar/p44} LIVESTOC aa >)Th e apenas Information
Letters: O’Brian Foundation Is A Vital LseIe VAIgNrGib uWsiInLesLsS
Program [May/p3] Leolao s Example May Help Promote
Letters: From Tiny Acorns... [May/p8] see Estate Planning Worker Honesty (Sep/p16]
Leadership For The New Age (Cover LOANS Building A Health Company Culture
story) [May/p18] see also Banks/Banking; Capital; [Sep/p5S7]
A Guru Ahead Of Her Time [May/p24} Credit; Credit Cards & Accounts; Staying In Step With The Firm’s Mission
Letters: With The Secret Out, A Touch Economic Development; Venture Capital [Oct/p12]
Of Sadness [Jun/p4] Correction: Sorry, Wrong Number Letting Go Of The Details [Nov/p50}
Letters: Bullish On A Program For (Phone number in ember 1996 Do-it-Yourself Family Meetings
Tomorrow’s Leaders [Jun/p4] cover story) [Jan/pS [Nev/p72]
Letters: Mis: a [Jul/p4) Loans With Interest—And Principle Letters: Confessions Of A Nanomanager
LEASES & LEAST ENTALS [Jan/p22] [Dec/p4}
Leasing The Road Test [May/p54] SBA Microloans Fuel Big Ideas |F eb/p34} MANDAT
Direct Line: Rolling Out Rental Cars ing With A Personal Touch see Federal Mandates
[Nov/p86] [Mar/p42]
Getting A Grip On Your Lease [Dec/p48]
SUBJECTINDEX 9
MANUFACTURING
NUFA RING MINORITIES NUTRITION
A System For aaniine Workers’ Reaching Hispanics Relatives Back Home see Food/Beverage Industry & Trade;
echnical Skills [ —_ } [Jul/p9] Health Care; Physical Fitness/Nutrition
The Benefits Of Staying Home [Feb/p6] Language Of nn [Aug/p56]}
Sitting On Solid Ground [May/p10] Oo
A Vintage Approach To Technology With A Personal Touch
[Jun/p6] [Mar/p42} OUT AMONAL HAZARDS &
NB Tips: Directory Assistance — °°. @
see also iPR ESEARS Direct Mail; Direct 7 [May/p14} see U.S. Govt.—Occupational Health &
3 Sales/Selling Safety Administration; Workplace Safety
Getting To The Root Of Your Target ly Managed & Health
Market [Jan/p10]
NB Tip: Reaching Home Shoppers FURNITURE & SUPPLIES
(Jan/p10 : Funding For Minority see also Computers/Software
Capturing Customers With TV Retailing Firms [ ]
How To Cut Office Equipment’s
[Feb/p29}
Operating Costs; Turn It Off
Not Just An Ordinary Joe [Feb/p44] see Company Policies; Business Plans; [Sep/p14]
Making The Internet Work For You M ment Applying Postage With A Keystroke
(Cover story) (Mar/p6] MO - ET FUNDS [Dec/p56]
Useful Web Sites For Small Companies peak ee OLDER ADULTS
{Mar/p33} see also Medicaid/ Medicare; Social
Sitting On Solid Ground (May/p10} see Motivation Security; Retirement
Direct Line: A Printing Brokerage
How To Reach Older Consumers
Needs A St rategy( Mayip63] see
How To Reach ‘Ole c onsumers pay
ONLINE SERVICES
iJ see Hotels/Moieis/inns see Telecommunication
High-Tech MarketingH its The Target IN ES
6) ING
see ertainment see Securit
’ Relatives Back ORGANIZED LABOR
arents’D ay At The Office Is A Team
rience [Sep/p8} Builder (MaMy /p14} see also Labor Law & Legislation
[Sep/p46) How To Motivate Low-Wage Workers EditoJroibals:— AAn dV icItnotreyg riFtoyr [GJraonw/pt7h2,)
[May/p35}
Business Victories In The Courts
Avoiding Slips [J un/p24)
(TBA:Feb/p20A]
— a And Are
Labor’s New Assault (Cover story)
ivens [Jul/p4 [Jun/p16
Stayingi Snt epW ithT heF rms M ission Editorial: Organized Labor’s Growing
12] Militancy [Jun/p76]
RAGE Chamber Helps Sink Labor Order
see Relocation [TBA:Jun/p3A }
Cases Await Supreme Court Action:
sMeUeS IC rities Union Recognition [TBA:jun/p14A]
Letters: Unions Pour On The ‘“ Salt”” And
see also Compact Disc Industry; Leave A Bad Taste [Aug/p4]
Entertainment Letters: The Economic Viewpoint
ards/Measuremenis Direct Line: A Sound Eaterprise [Aug/p4]
MEDIATION. {Jan/p70} Letters: A Web Of Hypocrisy [Aug/p4]
see Arbitration/Mediation/ Negotiation Direct Line: The Music Is In The Mail Letters: No Assault In Sight {A ug/p4]
sMeEe DaIlsCo AHIeDal/tMh-ECDaIreC ACRoEst s/Insurance Horn[sA uOg/fp 4P7l]e nty [Aug/p58] Verd[icAtu g/Ips 8S}t ill Out On Union-Only Effort
Where I Stand: Is America Ready? MUTUAL FUNDS Where I Stand: On Labor Issues
[Jan/p85] see Securities [Nov/p69]
Challenges We Face: The Federal Safety
Court To Decide Key Cases: Union
ReadNeerts ’ (CVoiveewrs : stSotrayy) [O Fne bB/up1d9g]e t N OUTSRIeDcEog nCitOiNonT R|AT BCAT O:RDeSc /p12A]
([Mar/p68] NATIONAL CHAMBER LITIGATION see Independent Contractors;
Coalition Urges Swift Legislative Action
To Save Ailing Medicare Program Freedom Of At Issue In Courts SOeWlNf-EERmSplHoI P— _
(TBA:May/p10A] [TBA:May/pSA] iseey — Stock Ownership/Profit-
Chamber Litigation Center Wins Again Sharing; Family Business
see Management In Punitive-Damages Case
(TBA:Aug/p3A] P
see Reform
M PROG is
TakCaire nOfg Loc al Busin(eJ usl/ps42 ] PACKAGING/LABELING
MLEetRteGrsE: RCSor rectSipnogn soTrhse (RSeecpo/pr7d} On see Milita — jons & Services TTihpes DFoogr AAtveo idMiyn gS hPiapcmkeangte! P[uDregca/ipo3r6y]
Dec/p37]
see Arbitration/ Mediation/Negotiation
see xi tions/Divestitures/Mergers PAPERW
see Government Regulation
Direct Line: Mak : Run For The ABuGs iness Calls ForN ANFATF TA Action PARENTAL LEAV
MILIBToArRdYe r I[NMSarT/A LLATI IONS& VE[LTTBIAE:SM ay/p4A] ssPeeAee Ra Elmspo lCohyRaeSreHi tIaBPbelSnee/ fAiOtLrsLg aInAiNzCatEiSo ns &
orkers Are Good Soldiers NseUe RGSiEftSs//GNrUeRetSiIngN GC ards/Novelties/Toys Donations/Community Service/
[Feb/p50} see also Health Care Volunteerism
Keeping Assets In The Family [Jul/p25)
Corrections Day Produces A Victory
es/Fees Oct/p8} Choo[sJeu l/Ypo26u]r Firm’s Tax Classification
10 SUBJECT INDEX