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Lifting Corporate Fingerprints from the Editing of Wikipedia

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Last year a Wikipedia visitor edited the entry for the SeaWorld theme parks to change all mentions of “orcas” to “killer whales,” insisting that this was a more accurate name for the species.
There was another, unexplained edit: a paragraph about criticism of SeaWorld’s “lack of respect toward its orcas” disappeared. Both changes, it turns […]

The Top 15 Reference Websites

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Are you familiar with these 15 reference websites?

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How to Penetrate and Search the Invisible Web

Monday, June 18th, 2007

For most of our online activities, a general search engine
like Google does the trick. But when
researching obscure or complicated topics, being able to effectively penetrate
the invisible web will take you places no automated web crawler ever
could.  
What is the invisible
web?
The invisible web (also known as the “deep” or “hidden” web)
is the term ascribed to […]

Cover Letters: Why They Are Important and How to Use Yours to Make an Impression

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Once you have written a polished résumé that is sure to impress potential employers, you should focus on your cover letter. Too many people underestimate the importance of this vital piece of business communication to their résumé. Be sure to take full advantage of the opportunity the cover letter presents to sell yourself to potential […]

Business Ethics and Unethical Practices

Monday, June 18th, 2007

How to Prepare a Business Plan that Guarantees Big Profits

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Report Writing: How to Format a Business Report

Monday, June 18th, 2007

IntroductionReport writing is a time consuming business so it is a great shame if, having devoted all that time to writing your report, the quality is such that hardly anyone can be bothered to read it. Frankly, most report readers do not actually read all the report; they are too short on time. You might […]

Do You Know About These Uses of RSS?

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

The core use for RSS is generally considered news headlines and blog syndication, but innovative businesses are learning to use RSS in different ways.
Consider RSS as a communication channel that can provide current, targeted information as it appears within a very targeted audience. More . . .
Note to Readers: Business Communication Headline News […]