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/ Home / Articles / Gulfshore Business / 2007 / 08 /

August 2007 Issue The Best Business Ideas We've Never Heard...Until Now Creative thinkers after new ways to serve consumers here Do MBA Degrees Really Matter? A look at whether they do—or don't—help your career What You Should Know About Start-ups Three entrepreneurs share what they've learned about getting their businesses going

Featured Articles Someone Should Start a Business  Great ideas from creative minds. Degrees of Success  When an MBA can help professionals master the business world. Startup Dreams and Realities  What three entrepreneurs are learning about turning their ideas into successful businesses. High Achievers  Private schools are on the rise in Southwest Florida. Departments On the Job  The Buzz Seeing Stars Getaways  The Buzz Cultural Mecca Five questions  The Buzz H. Shelton Weeks Making waves  The Buzz Set to Succeed My first job  The Buzz Rep. Connie Mack IV, R-Fla. District 14 Book of the month  The Buzz Target Your Talents Dog Days of Real Estate  Residential Real Estate A new venture targets pet owners. Send the Right Message  Problem Solver E-mails and a Web site say a lot about your business. August GB planner  GB Planner Head of the Class  Front and Center Students learn to aim high with this science teacher. From Wows to Woes  Designated Driver Our auto writer tests six new cars on the road. The 411 on VoIP  Business Basics The Internet-based phone system isn't for everyone.