February Newsletter 2007

Windows Vista: The Inside Story

The road to the final release of Windows Vista has not always been a smooth one. This article investigates the history of events, which resulted in the release of Windows Vista on January 30th, 2007.
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Autopsy Of A Start-Up Disaster

When a business flatlines, it's tempting for all involved to play the blame game in an effort to stave off humiliation. And then, just as quickly, the whole ordeal is swept under the rug. But what does anyone learn? Paul Ryan meets a former biotech start-up CEO who had the courage to put her lifeless company under the knife.
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Miracle Sales, Get a Halo

It seems like every bus shelter you pass features a back-lit silhouette of a dancing girl or boy with wires coming out of their ears. You don't have to read the logo to know that it's another ad for iPod.
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Move Your Business Forward

The start of the New Year is a good time for business owners to undertake a review of their enterprise and begin making resolutions to propel their business in 2007. The following are strategies that owners should consider.
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The Web And The Law

The internet is not a lawless territory where anything goes. An online business is subject to the same regulations as any other model, and there are pitfalls particular to this relatively new and constantly changing environment. Michael Sutton sets out guidelines for developing and operating a site so it won’t fall foul of the law.
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Selling Through Cyberspace

You've taken the leap and set up shop on the internet. But as with your bricks and mortar shop, customers won't come if they don't know it’s there. Helen Bradley checks out the constantly evolving methods of marketing your website and extracting valuable customer information in the process
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Tech Tip: Combating Spam

Spam is universally undesired, although unfortunately not going away anytime soon. There are however some techniques you can employ to lower your level of spam emails.
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