Inflation is an iron law of economics. But not everything rises in price
over time: When people talk about "rising standards of living," they're
referring in part to the fact that over time, lots of things actually
get cheaper, ...READ»
The media fuss about recent suicides at China's Foxconn company, an electronics manufacturer that supports, among others, Apple, has prompted a debate about the future. In particular, will rising wages drive tech firms elsewhere for ...READ»
We mentioned how astonishing the entry price point for the iPad is, and how it might be its killer feature. But thinking about it, Apple's pulling off a magic trick that is going to cost you plenty of dollars over the next couple of ...READ»
One of the most difficult parts of a salesperson's job is dealing with purchasing departments...Here are a few vital points to keep in mind when dealing with a purchasing department.
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There are a growing number of indicators that the end of the recession is happening, and here's a surprising one: Sales of PCs around the world literally rocketed upwards from their previously doomy pace at the end of ...READ»
Discounting is for losers...In order to achieve the highest potential possible a salesperson needs to believe in their pricing as much as they believe in their selling skills.
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Wasn't it fun to read about Apple phoning Microsoft to complain about its ad campaign? The "greatest single phone call" ever to Microsoft, indeed. But check this out: it worked. Microsoft has tweaked the content of the ads.
Well, ...READ»
Intel is making a bold move to try to inject some life into its CPU processor revenue stream: It's slashing prices of its chips, in some cases by 40%. It's a reaction to the lower consumer gadget spending that's been caused by the ...READ»
The New York Times has a piece online that's making some waves: A blasting of cellphone operators for ripping off consumers with text messaging charges. It is, indeed, true. But it's also late: lawmakers in Europe--where texting has ...READ»
