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| eBay snaps up Rent.com for $415m Internet auction firm eBay has agreed to buy Rent.com for $415m (£214m) giving it access to more of the online property market. eBay will pay $385m in stocks and $30m in cash, with the deal set to be completed in the first quarter of 2005. Google shares released for sale Employees and early investors in the world's most popular web search engine, Google, will be able to sell 39 million shares from Tuesday.In one of the most closely-watched initial public offerings in stock market history, the US-based company sold 19.6 million shares at $85 each. Since then, they have risen to more than $185 apiece. Breaking through onto the Internet That question has vexed small companies for generations. Much as we hate to admit it, what you know often takes a backseat to whom you know. It's no accident that successful entrepreneurs often are those who know the right people in the right places at the right time. But now wallflowers can take heart. An array of new "social networking" technologies has just made it a lot easier to get to know a lot more people. THE Leela Goa has been awarded `The Imperial Mark' for excellence in the field of hospitality by the 300-year-old Imperial Mark Commission. British Airways profits rise British Airways' [BAY.L] resurgent financial performance for fiscal 2003 has restored some much-needed confidence in the carrier. However, soaring fuel prices and no frills competition could undermine its efforts. The airline should aim to offer good value to customers who are prepared to pay a little more to get frills instead of engaging in a hazardous price war. IT Certification - Behold and Beware Are you thinking of pursuing an IT certification in the hope that it will help you find work? In this article, we'll explore the kinds of issues you should consider if you want to be on the right side of this fence. The Trouble with Google As Google begins down the road to an IPO, some serious questions need to be asked about the company's ability to perform as well as predicted, as well as it's unauthordox practices that may well be it's undoing. Welsh Ignorant of IP issues The level of awareness of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in Wales and England is low, according to a research study by IP Wales. EDS loses UK Tax business Embattled computer services group EDS has been ditched by the Inland Revenue after being blamed for a catalogue of errors over tax credit payments. Search Engine Friendly Pages These days, most Website owners head to a search engine optimisation company if they want to improve search engine traffic. However, all too often, the chance of search engine success is decided long before that. More Articles >> |
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