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This article is geared towards those that run businesses online, but it also gives some insight into what's ahead for the rest of us (many of us take place in online business, whether we are buyers or sellers). The article points out many developing trends, including group buying, co-creation, and social media used for customer support. I think it is fairly illustrative of the overall picture of online commerce-- enjoy!

This article talks about the many benefits to video conferencing for businesses. Companies are using video conferencing to save time and most importantly money. Businesses are moer globalized as a result of using video conferencing.

Good article about who can benefit from online learning

"Why Social Networking? Through social networking , people can use networks of online friends and group memberships to keep in touch with current friends, reconnect with old friends or create real-life friendships through similar interests or groups. Besides establishing important social relationships, social networking members can share their interests with other like-minded members by joining groups and forums. Some networking can also help members find a job or establish business contacts. Most social networking websites also offer additional features. In addition to blogs and forums, members can express themselves by designing their profile page to reflect their personality. The most popular extra features include music and video sections. Members can read bios of their favorite music artists from the artist's profile page as well as listen to their favorite songs and watch music videos. The video section can include everything from member-generated videos from hundreds of subjects to TV clips and movie trailers."

The online article explains some of the features of Social Networking Websites. I try not to post important information on Social Networking Websites. -Yvonne Garth

The online article explains some of the features of Social Networking Websites. I try not to post important information on Social Networking Websites. -Yvonne Garth

"It's not known exactly how much in uncollected taxes is due to states from online sales, but a 2009 study from the University of Tennessee estimated that it could total $10.14 billion this year, assuming total e-commerce sales of $3.49 trillion. Only a fraction of this owed tax would result from consumer purchases, however, because most e-commerce sales are from one business to another."

Here is an article on the projected amount of monies states are losing in revenues by not collecting online sale taxes.

Very good article on the subject of internet tax laws and the future.

Here is an article on how the "Internet Sales Tax Could Go National."

Article about e-commerce - holiday shopping online

This article shows how many people research a product online before making a purchase. -Yvonne Garth

This article discusses the growth of online shopping as well as the advantages of it.

Anyone interested in net neutrality or the governments role in online regulation of service providers

Hundreds of universities, and a growing number of business schools, are making recordings of lectures, seminars and conferences available to the general public via Web sites such as iTunes and YouTube.

Good article about online shopping

Good article i found during an earlier week that shows benefits of online banking.. also a reference im using in my paper

Good article about online job searches - and the two big players - Monster and CareerBuilder

Job applicants are being checked out on Facebook and other social networks before they are hired.

This Valentine's Day article relates how a NY bakery kept business brisk during recent bad weather. Using Facebook and Twitter to remind customers of the hot drinks they serve and offering coupons helped out. The write-up also mentions a change in marketing Spot Dessert took by hiring a PR firm that would lead them into the social media as part of their advertising and communications with customers. People who frequent there are encouraged to join the fun by adding photos of their food or answering questions posted on the site. The general manager of the bakery is quoted as saying, "we wanted to create a personality around our brand." After reading this article, my response is "Mission Accomplished!"

Front page of WSJ today addresses valuations of the social networks and offerings to buy Twitter. The article questions the valuations of these companies. I thought it might be of special interest to those of us majoring in business/accounting/finance.

Interesting read and statistical analysis of how race factors into internet usage and e-commerce businesses.

This is an article which discusses campuses in Massachusetts that want to have emergency alerts sent to students after the attacks on the Virginia Tech campus.