The Internet 10 years later: How shopping for the best deals online has changedBy: Mark Etinger - It's hard to believe that a mere fifteen years ago, we had no idea what the Internet was, let alone have an inkling of how it would change our lives. But now, as we enter the "golden era" of Web 2.0, a lot has changed - especially in terms of the online shopping experience.
Here's a look at how online shopping for deals has changed over the past decade.
Online Security
Security THEN: We all quaked with fear every time we entered our credit card online to make a purchase. Tags: business, best deals, daily deals, shopping online, electronics, accessories
Exercise the Right Leadership and Sprint to Business VictoryBy: Donald Mitchell - Most business leaders sabotage their efforts to gain competitive victory. In this article, you will find five perspectives that can keep you from being the source of your own downfall.
Where does your existing strategy model make your operations unnecessarily complicated?
The traditional approach in most companies was to do as many functions as possible for oneself. This ties up a lot of talent on executing the existing business model, who could better spend their time on developing or implementing improved operating models. In many cases, outside suppliers can perform the task better. Tags: business, 400 year project, innovation, leadership, management, profit, success
You're only as SMART as You Look: Know the Clothing Etiquette for the ProfessionalsBy: Abby Lawal - Are you confused about how to choose a professional wardrobe that is diverse enough to be appropriate for any business clothing etiquette? Do you have business attire that is suitable for the boardroom, the company outing, or casual day?
Whether you are an executive mom, an office manager, or a CEO, you need professional attire that is right for your job and all the functions that require a variety of dress. How often do you find yourself standing in front of a closet full of clothes, not being able to find anything to wear? Tags: business, clothing etiquette, business casual attire, professional attire, casual business attire, suits
Designer Jeans: From Gold Rush Blue Jeans to Devine DenimBy: Abby Lawal - What would Levi Strauss think if he were around today to see the transformation of the blue jeans he supplied during the gold rush in California? Blue jeans have developed from the rugged pants gold miners wore into the denim designer suits of today.
It's hard to believe that pants created to be functional, rugged, and resistant to tearing with riveted pockets would be a high fashion item today.
Levi Strauss added rivets to his line of jeans when miners complained that their pockets kept ripping. Tags: business, devine denim, devine denim soft stretch suits, devine denim separates, designer jeans, denim trouser, stretch denims
Tough Economic Times Call for Invoice FactoringBy: Kristin Gabriel - The new year of 2009 is starting off with many economic challenges for small business owners. Even with a much needed economic-recovery package, credit will remain hard to obtain.
More than ever before, small business owners must be quick to put plans for the New Year into works in order to save money and maintain cash flow during these tough times. What's more, obtaining loans from banks and other traditional financial sources can be a tedius and often frustrating process. Tags: business, factoring, invoice factoring, cash flow, small business tips, accounts receivable factoring, factoring invoices
Green Careers Needed to Combat Effects of Climate ChangeBy: Carol McClelland - I recently attended a presentation at my local Green Ribbon Citizens' Committee meeting about the global and local effects of global warming. As I listened, it occurred to me that some effects are getting more exposure than others, and yet all of the effects have a direct link to various green industries and green careers.
Although it's not much fun to read about the long-term impact of global warming, understanding the full effects of the changes give us a better chance of guiding our careers to contribute to solving the problems at hand.
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Inspiration from Earth's BiodiversityBy: Carol McClelland - At the Bioneers conference in October, I learned about the launch of two sites that celebrate the Earth's biodiversity. The hope is that by making people aware of the wisdom and diversity that abounds on Planet Earth that we will not only be more inspired to conserve and protect wildlife and ecosystems, we will also use this wisdom to guide our own inventions and designs as we restructure our world to combat global warming. Tags: business, encyclopedia of life, ask nature, designers, architects, engineers, chemists
Are You Walking Your Green Talk? A Key to Landing a Green JobBy: Carol McClelland - Are you looking for ways to increase your chances of getting hired when the economy takes an up turn...or even before it completely turns around?
Based on my conversations with hiring managers and career counselors at the various green events I attended recently, I've heard time and time again that demonstrating your commitment to the green movement goes a long way toward making you a viable job candidate.
Although you might think employers are just interpreting your green activities as a sign of your values, it is really more than that. Tags: business, green job, green career, target green career, green non-profits, green education, green books
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