Archive for ‘April, 2010’

Social Networks Becoming Social Entertainment?

Social Networks Becoming Social Entertainment?

The Internet is currently second only to TV as a frequent “Source of Entertainment”.
Recent research reveals consumers in UK and US recognize social networking as Entertainment. A study by Edelman (the world’s largest independent PR agency) is showing consumers believe social networks provide a higher value experience compared with other forms of entertainment.
Edelman’s annual Trust [...]

Ubuntu Installed Into 220,000 School Desktops in Andalusia, Spain

Ubuntu Installed Into 220,000 School Desktops in Andalusia, Spain

Linux is becoming a low-cost alternative to any application, including school systems not able to afford Microsoft Window’s licensing.
The Ubuntu distribution was recently installed into 220,000 workstations that are used by some 600,000 students in Spain.
Rafael Garcia Rivas, Director of Advanced Management Centre, Junta de Andalucia says, “Teachers and students throughout Andalusia now have access [...]

Unemployment Cause for Rise in Entrepreneurship

Unemployment Cause for Rise in Entrepreneurship

High unemployment rates are triggering more people to become entrepreneurs.
The current U.S. national unemployment rate stands at 9.9% and is expected to rise.
In Canada, the number of self-employed individuals surged by 100,000 while the amount of people unemployed grew by 480,000.
We are seeing a trend where displaced workers are realizing they are not going to [...]

Television Marketing is Losing Ground to Digital Marketing

Television Marketing is Losing Ground to Digital Marketing

A recent survey of advertising firms confirms television is dying as a media delivery method. Instead, customers are turning to digital media forms such as social marketing (think Facebook), YouTube and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) campaigns.
Despite the downturn in television advertising, radio is on a growth cycle, likely due to the downturn in the economy [...]

SCORE Offers Free Business Plan Development Workshop

SCORE Offers Free Business Plan Development Workshop

SCORE, a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration offers a free workshop to help entrepreneurs better develop their vision.
By visiting http://www.score.org/Develop_Business_Plan.html and registering you will have immediate access to this invaluable resource.
SCORE counsels American small business in order to show them how to start a business, be competitive and deal with legal issues [...]