Business

Conferencing technology brings the people you need into the same virtual room. Find out how telephone, Web and video conferencing can work for you.

By Dave Roos

Whether deciding on a new product or changing an existing one, many marketers rely on focus groups. Learn how focus groups work.

By Jody Temkin

You never know when a disaster can strike your home or business. Learn how disaster recovery plans can help you be prepared for a disaster.

By Dave Roos

Web seminars lower the cost and time needed to conduct sales presentation, employee training and town hall meetings. Learn how web seminars work.

By Dave Roos

Coca-Cola is one of the world's most-recognized brands. Learn about the history of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola's development and the impact Coca-Cola has on pop culture.

By Tracy V. Wilson

Even in a wealthy nation like the United States, unemployment is an unavoidable fact of life. What makes the rate high and what should you do if you lose your job?

By Jacob Silverman & Becky Striepe

In case you hadn't noticed, advertising has made its way into the virtual world of video games. More and more companies are testing the waters with a somewhat new method of reaching potential customers called advergaming.

By Lee Ann Obringer

Wages are much more than a paycheck. Learn about everything you need to know about wages, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, types of pay, the minimum wage debate, payroll taxes and what FICA is.

By Jacob Silverman

Workers compensation helps millions of workers who suffer on the job illness or injury. Learn how workers compensation pays for medical care and rehabilitation.

By Jacob Silverman

We all recognize those trusted brown trucks, but how much do we know about them? For example, did you know UPS can deliver to 80 percent of the planet within 48 hours? Find out more cool facts, watch a video and see pictures of how UPS works!

By Tracy V. Wilson

AT&T's story is one of innovation, conquest, endurance and revival. Since its birth in 1876, AT&T started a communications revolution, established an invincible monopoly, was dismantled by the government and rose again as a major player in a new era of digital communications.

By John Postley

Learn the key reasons that Walmart has been able to keep its prices low -- cutting-edge technology, a frugal corporate culture and a push to make suppliers sell merchandise at cheaper and cheaper prices.

By Caroline Wilbert

The story of Amazon.com is an e-commerce dream. Find out what Amazon does, what makes it different from other e-commerce Web sites and how its technology infrastructure supports its multi-pronged approach to online sales.

By Julia Layton

The simple idea behind PayPal, using encryption software to allow people to make financial transfers between computers, has turned into one of the world's primary methods of online payment.

By Ed Grabianowski, Chris Pollette & Stephanie Crawford

MapQuest was a household name in mapping technology, but it was later eclipsed by Google Maps and other technology. What is MapQuest up to now?

By Dave Roos

Teleconferencing lets large companies work more effectively. Learn different ways of teleconferencing, the equipment you need and read teleconferencing reviews.

Conference calls connect large groups of people all throughout the world. They can help expedite business travel and offer a forum for group discussion. Learn all about how conference calls work in this article.

Interactive presentations are the norm in today's business world. Web conferencing allows you to be on a conference call while simultaneously giving a presentation. Learn all about how web conferences work in this article.

Voice over IP audio conferences allow you to enjoy the benefits of VoIP and allow the connectivity of conference calls. Learn all about Voice over IP audio conferences in this article.

Beyond putting words on the page, the self-publisher controls every aspect of authoring -- he or she creates the physical book and actively brings it to an audience. It's a uniquely harmonious and satisfying melding of art and business.

By Tom Harris

Are you a collector of furniture, art or antiques? Even if you're not, you've still got to see everything that's available at Red Baron's Antiques. From floor to ceiling, this auction house is packed with the coolest stuff from every period in history.

By Elizabeth Nixon

TV shows do it. Movie production companies do it. Video games do it. But how much do we unconsciously take in when a brand or product shows up on our screen? Apparently a good deal -- product placement is a growing advertising tactic.

By Katherine Neer

The virtual marketplace is bursting with business opportunities, but taking advantage of online commerce requires some very particular marketing strategies. Learn how to promote an online business.

By Lee Ann Obringer

If you've got a great product, you're only halfway there. Without a great sales team, your product or service isn't going to make you any money. Find out all about hiring and training a sales force.

By Lee Ann Obringer

Marketing plans are a must if you want your product or service to reach a broad audience. Learn about positioning, placement, and everything else that goes into a professional marketing plan.

By Lee Ann Obringer