Credit cards were introduced in America in the 1920s, when gasoline companies began issuing cards to their customers, limited solely to their gasoline purchases. Shortly after, large retail stores like Macys and Gimbles began issuing credit cards to their customers, and immediately saw increases in their market share and customer base. However, the first general purpose credit card came in 1950, when Diners Club began issuing cards accepted at...more
Suppliers selling anything merchandise online do not need to maintain a storefront. They do not have to pay the large electricity bills incurred by display lighting. They do not have to pay the salaries of the sales persons. This saves them a considerable amount of money, which they would have otherwise spent on the maintenance of the stores. Likewise, when you buy clergy shirts online, they pass on this benefit to you by selling the merchandise...more
How many times have you felt yourself lost in the information jungle present on the web? The answer will definitely come in two digits. Well, to make your internet searching easier and time-consuming, there is a new trend being developed. It is of article directory which encompasses free articles. Actually everything on web is free, so do the matter and data. Websites having an article directory presence invite free articles from writers all over the world. Any one having flair of playing with words may submit his or her genuine pieces for others to read. No doubt, its a very useful and skill polishing trend in place.These free articles can be accessed by any one 24*7 and range through a plethora of topics. Be it related to some technological development, financial, economic, entertainment, travel guide, health reporter or business reviews, this article directory is at your disposal. You want to start your own enterprise, get ideas from here. Want to plan a holiday, read through the travel guides available. Bored of hectic lifestyle and need a change, look upon the leisure and entertainment section. Latest trends in fashion, gadgets and widgets entering the market, recent buzz in...more
If you are complaining about the price of your favorite cup of coffee, you might quit when you consider the cost of the most expensive coffee in the world. The truth about the price of the most expensive coffee and the making of kopi luwak coffee makes for a very interesting story. In many Asian countries there are mammals known as civets which...more
There is a saying that all publicity is good publicity. But that doesnt necessarily translate to the internet. In the past you had to do some digging and research to come up with some information on a company. Now all it takes is a quick visit to Google.And supposing the information someone comes up with about your company is negative? That...more
You can have an outstanding business plan. You can have a superb product. You can even have the best workers in the business all working for you. But if you do not have a good corporate reputation management plan in place, it could all be for nothing.One of the most important parts of any business is its brand image. How do other people view it positively or negatively? More than this, if you have a business yourself, you need to question how much control you actually have over it. That might sound like a strange statement, but it is vital to realize that external forces can have just as much effect on your business as you can.A recent survey showed that just 9% of businesses in the Fortune 100 list had real control over their branding. This was discovered by working out how many of the ten listings shown on the first page of Google were owned by that company. So for example, let us suppose nine out of the first ten listings on Google were other websites where the owners commented on the business in question. This would mean the company itself had just 10% of control on that first page the 10% perhaps coming from its own website.Now it makes sense that in order to...more
Reputation management is a fairly new entity online. But there is every sign that it is becoming better known and used more and more as a way to combat negative publicity about a business.Information has never been as widely available as it is now...more
Those migrating from one place to another will have to face the task of choosing an automobile shipping company to transport their vehicle. There are instances that driving is not an option when you need to go into another destination, whether due to...more
Are you planning your wedding and hoping to find something a little more unique than the standard favors everyone uses? Theres a wealth of great items available on the internet and surprisingly many of the items can be had at a great price and in...more
There is no standard time and date when it comes to car transport. There are so many factors that affect the delivery schedule of a vehicle such as the location of the origin and destination, traffic condition, weather and even mechanical issues.The...more
Business Trends: Understanding Your Government Customer 2009 (Customer Focus)Based on a survey of 150 government agencies in Europe and North America, this study provides insight into IT and business priorities. Results focus on two growing trends in...more
Gone are the days when cars are seen as part of luxuries of life. Today, it is not just a perk to own a car, it is now a necessity. There are instances that driving your own car is much economical in the long run than commuting to and from the...more