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HP iPods No More

By the end of September, Hewlett-Packard will no longer be selling Apple iPods under its own brand. The two companies seem to be done with each other after only joining forces last year.

eBusiness Rumors

Is Skype up for sale? Is Google the likely buyer? Or Rupert Murdoch, who almost bought it last week for $3 billion?…

Are we reduced to only one voice?

One of the arguments I keep hearing for using blogs for just about everything from marketing to press releases is that they are written in a natural, authentic, human voice.

Technorati Gets Mobilized, Now What About the Blogs?

Blog search site Technorati has just released a version of its site dedicated to viewing on mobile browsers such as handheld computers and mobile phones.

Small Business Goal Setting

Effective goal setting is a challenging exercise. It requires self- knowledge and courage. Remember, whatever goals you write down you can have, provided you believe it, you are prepared to set it as a goal, and you are prepared to pay the necessary price in advance. Unfortunately, you always have to pay the price for success in advance.

Stop Chasing Away Customers! Bad Copy is Your Worst Enemy

Every day, more and more of us begin new online business ventures, hoping to make a better living or just a little extra on the side. And every day, more and more of us fail.

Why Niche Marketing Yields Good Profits

Have you ever been told to find your niche? In business, finding your niche can prove both profitable and personally rewarding.

BlogHer today

There’s quite an event taking place today in California – the BlogHer conference.The brainchild of…

Google Tried To Patent RSS Ads

Take a look at this. On December 31, 2003, Google filed a patent for ads in syndicated, or RSS feeds.

Press Releases For All

In part of his response to my post on the press release meme, Eric Schartzman wrote, “…it’s tough, in today’s 24/7 news cycle where everyone has access to the newswires online, the segregate a news releases to just the news media.”

Intro To Project Management for Entrepreneurs

One of the greatest benefits of projects in an organisational context is their ability and effectiveness in the achievement of goals.

It May Be Time to Walk in an Employers Shoes

If you are in a job search and aren’t receiving viable hits, it’s time to walk a mile in an employer’s shoes.

Skype To Sell Out? No My Rumors Say

Cringley says Skype is being sold. My sources say this is wrong wrong wrong. That said, if Skype does want to sell, I’d buy it in a second.

Apple Isn’t Long Tail Friendly to Podcasters

As I browse through the podcasts on the iTunes Music Store at the podcasts I notice something really important is missing…

Sarbanes-Oxley Impacting IT After 3 Years

The original outcry that greeted the passage of the corporate accountability law has muted to a low hum of conformity.

Microsoft Wins At Charades Over Google

A California Superior Court judge has sided with Microsoft in barring Kai-Fu Lee from working for Google.

Amazon.com Seeks Man-In-The-Middle Patent

The patent application isn’t exactly the 1-Click kerfuffle reprised, but one that seems to cast Amazon as a service seller instead of just a product seller.

Key Benefits of a Single Intranet or Public Website

A single website is more connected and credible. It is more consistent and cost effective. It is easier to manage and measure.

Tips for Evocative, Distinctive Company Names

As the sponsor of a Name-This-Company Contest ( www.yudkin.com/namecontest.htm ), I’ve been watching suggestions come in by the dozens every day.

Google Island Battle Imitates Discworld

Canada and Denmark have placed ads on Google’s network regarding ownership of an island.

Cisco Reaches Accord With Security Researcher

Former ISS employee Michael Lynn has agreed to terms with Cisco that will end its suit against him.

Federated Changing May Stores To Macy’s

About 330 stores currently owned by May Department Stores will be rebranded to become Macy’s next year as Federated Department Stores aquires them.