Archive for May 22nd, 2007
eBay is tweaking the way it displays search results in what is likely part of a test to help it improve the buying experience on its US marketplace. Wall Street analyst Bob Peck of Bear Stearns described the new interface in a research report published Monday. He noted that a search for “kingdom hearts ps2″ [...]
Younger Generations Reforming Buying Online
Consumers under 35 years of age are evolving very different online payment and content consumption habits from adults over 35. In a new report titled, “Payment Preferences Online: Managing the Generation Gap Between Mature and Young Adults,” JupiterResearch found that younger adults are driving much of the usage of PayPal and debit cards for online [...]
The Charlotte Observer: Marcia Brown started selling Tupperware as a part-time business 26 years ago. She was pregnant with her second child and wanted to earn some extra cash to make ends meet. Now, Brown and her daughter, Corinne Martin, are featured on the May cover of Tupperware Today, the sales force magazine for Tupperware, [...]
Tricia Mackenzie Is Making Moms Happy
The Darien Times: Like most parents of young children, Darienite Tricia Mackenzie knows how hard it is to find the time to do even the simplest of tasks, including eat, shower or read the newspaper. Unlike many of them, who are often seen carting the kids around town in worn T-shirts and sweat pants, this [...]
Direct Sales From Home Can Be A Tricky Investment
Tennessean: Jamie Gerdes of Sioux Falls, S.D., is hoping a $150 investment means she can leave her full-time job and stay home with her 10-month-old son, Boston. “He’s my first baby, and he’s almost a year old,” said Gerdes, 26. “I feel like I’m missing out on things.” So Gerdes looked into home-based businesses and [...]
YMCA Center Gives Women Entrepreneurs A Solid Base
Alaska Journal Of Commerce: Woman business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs have a new option for occasional office space that includes equipment, conference rooms, marketing and even the chance to seek guidance from a business counselor. The Alaska Microenterprise Incubation Center aims to provide women who work from a home office a chance to access a [...]
Woman Builds Niche Selling Tools
The Joplin Globe: Cindi Dugger wears pink, loves jewelry and admits to being a bit “girlie,? but she’s not afraid to fix a broken toilet, repair damaged drywall or lay tile. Dugger, a Joplin resident, insists she’s not different from other women; she just knows what’s she’s capable of doing. Now, Dugger is taking her [...]
Minorities Surpass 100 Million
Entrepreneur: It’s always good to know the demographic you’re marketing to. The U.S. Census Bureau announced that the nation’s minority population has surpassed the 100 million mark. The total is now 100.7 million, compared to 98.3 million last year. According to Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon, nearly one in three U.S. residents is a minority. [...]
Don’t Let Business Sap Your Energy
Rhonda Abrams at USA Today: Strategy versus execution. Sales versus operations. Increasing income versus reducing costs. Every entrepreneur faces a constant tug of war. On the one hand, you have to build a business — spend your time doing those things that move your company forward and grow. On the other hand, you have to [...]
Employers Skimping On Vacations
Inc.: Fewer small-business owners are planning to take a vacation this summer compared to previous years, a recent survey shows. Of 626 small business owners polled nationwide, 59 percent said they plan to take at least one week off this year, down from an average of 67 percent over the last four years, according to [...]
TechnaBob: iPod accessory maker DLO has released their latest and greatest iPod dock, the Homedock Music Remote. The system lets you dock your iPod near your audio gear, then access all of the controls, playlists and current track information remotely. The remote works from up to 150-feet away from the dock (even through walls) and [...]
TechnaBob: For those of you who grew up in the Sixties, or just fans of Little Miss Sunshine, this little VW Minibus is actually an AM/FM clock radio. Zumreed has released these nifty little gadgets which looks just like the classic Volkswagen van. Hidden inside is a fully functional stereo, with an AM/FM tuner and [...]
Why Meetings Are So Unbearable
Inc.: Frequent interruptions, cell-phone use, and a lack of bathroom breaks are among the many complaints employees have. Whether it’s a cell phone ringing or your co-workers whispering next to you, there’s no shortage of annoying meeting behavior. And now there’s evidence to back it up. Disorganization tops the list as the biggest frustration for [...]
