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Business > Human Resources Does diversity in the workplace ensure workplace equality?: 1 of 10
It would appear on the surface that diversity in the workplace would ensure workplace equality but the truth is that just isn't so. Having a diverse crew of personnel is however a good first step in that direction. That may be a bit hard to believe for those whom subscribe to the theory that is you put an eclectic mix of peo... More..
Business > Business Strategy Is quality important in business?: 2 of 18

The most important aspect of business is quality, it always has been and always be. While there are many factors that contribute to a successful business none trumps this simple axiom whether it be a product or a service oriented enterprise. lack of quality in any aspect of business whether it be personnel, marketing, locati... More..
Business > Human Resources Transsexuals in the workplace: 1 of 8
I can't speak for everyone, only myself and the experiences I know personally to be true. I am a transsexual person in my mid thirties. Leaving all other factors aside I will concentrate on one of the single hardest aspects of transexualisim which was transitioning on the job. I lost my job in transition. Transition is the p... More..
Business > Business News & Issues The decline of eBay: 1 of 7
Almost as quickly as ebay shot to the top of the web and became the worlds largest auction site, it has beheaded itself and begun emitting a death rattle. It was not that long ago that ebay was one of the best places a buyer and seller could get together and participate in free market exchange on equal ground. Now the playin... More..
Business > Advertising Will online storefronts wipe out brick-and-mortar businesses?: 5 of 17
I will come right out and admit I love the Internet when it comes to shopping, I just can't get enough. Not being able to get enough does not however mean it is my only source, or even the only desired source for my purchases. The good old storefront is my mainstay for more reasons than one, and as many regular folks are jus... More..
Business > Nonprofits Is MySpace an effective tool for nonprofits?: 1 of 3
MySpace is good for what it was created for which is social networking. As a tool for a business or nonprofit organization however it is less than effective. In fact it is almost a negative when it comes to networking for a nonprofit. MySpace is free and has users worldwide which seems like it would be appealing to any nonpr... More..
Business > Office New from the US Post Office: The "forever" stamp: 1 of 3
For all intents and purposes the newly introduced Forever Stamp from the U.S. postal service sounds like a pretty good idea. The premise of this is that they will last forever regardless of postal increases. If you have them when rates for snail mail invariably increase again these stamps will still be good. At least that's ... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Are SEO consultants worth the money?: 3 of 6
SEO consultants are worth the money they charge and then some! We all write for different reasons. Some enjoy using it as an avenue to blindly distribute information for whomever may run across it, others write as a form of catharsis or for the simple joy of creativity. Some write for money, or money and any combination of t... More..
Business > Marketing If it is always on sale, is it believable?: 1 of 2
I recall being maybe seven years old and going clothes shoppiung with my parents. While I despised shopping for clothes as I knew I wasn't going to get anything I actually liked, I loved the fact that if I behaved a trip to the toy store was going to follow. It was on this particular trip I learned a very important tip on ma... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Are SEO consultants the used car salesmen of the Internet?: 1 of 2
Saying SEO consultants are the used car salesmen of the Internet is something I vehemently disagree with. However that comes with a disclaimer in keeping with the theme here, some are. A good SEO consultant is worth their weight in gold, a bad one is worth less than the salt in the tears they will create. Like any profession... More..