Reuters Draper helps take companies "prublic"ReutersO) e-mail service Yahoomail and eBay Inc's (EBAY.O) Skype. "It's an opportunity for an entrepreneur to get a little bit of liquidity and … for a venture capitalist to either show that these companies have some real value to them or to sell some. …The …
Read More »EBay Win Against L'Oreal in UK High Court – PC World
Reuters EBay Win Against L'Oreal in UK High CourtPC WorldEBay cannot be held legally accountable for the sale of fake L'Oreal goods, including perfumes and face creams, on its Web site, according to a decision in the UK High Court. The decision is a victory for both consumers and entrepreneurs …
Read More »ebay Tests Possible Changes to Feedback – Auctionbytes
Auctionbytes ebay Tests Possible Changes to FeedbackAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner ebay will begin running a test next week of some changes to ebay's feedback system. Brian Burke, Director of Seller Standards & Feedback, discussed the testing in an interview on ebay's blog, ebay Ink, and said the test would present … …
Read More »Support grows for Post Office bank – The Press Association
Support grows for Post Office bankThe Press AssociationCalls for a bank to be set up at the Post Office are gaining growing support from MPs, with more than 200 signing a Commons motion backing the idea. The early day motion (EDM) calling for a state-backed bank to be established in …
Read More »Mail crisis averted as post workers call off wildcat strike – Peterborough Today
Mail crisis averted as post workers call off wildcat strikePeterborough Today, UKThe Royal Mail delivery drivers arrived in the morning to form the line and managed to collar many more staff who arrived for their day shifts, refusing to cross the line. Royal Mail bosses feared the worst, as 131 out …
Read More »Bulk mailers get together as Royal Mail's big hike looms – Guernsey Press and Star
Guernsey Press and Star Bulk mailers get together as Royal Mail's big hike loomsGuernsey Press and Star, UKBy Thom Ogier EXPORTERS met yesterday to discuss how to cope with the 40% increase Guernsey Post said Royal Mail had forced on it. Flower exporters expect to be badly affected as parcels will …
Read More »More on ebay's Purchase Protection and Dispute Resolution Process – Auctionbytes
Auctionbytes More on ebay's Purchase Protection and Dispute Resolution ProcessAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner ebay explained some of the thinking behind the "fakes" provision of its new Purchase Protection Policy designed for buyers. The policy as first published would have instructed buyers to destroy items in which the buyer and seller could …
Read More »Post office plan draws protests – Press & Sun-Bulletin
News 10 Now Post office plan draws protestsPress & Sun-Bulletin, NYBy Eric Reinagel • ereinage@gannett.com • Staff Writer • May 22, 2009 BINGHAMTON — Delays in mail delivery are one of the major concerns if the post office consolidates its Binghamton and Syracuse mail-processing operations in Syracuse. …Mail handlers protest proposed …
Read More »Wiggins' salmon bill advances – Contra Costa Times
Wiggins' salmon bill advancesContra Costa Times, CAState law prevents fishing outfits from taking salmon without a salmon stamp affixed to their commercial fishing licenses. The stamp program, administered by the state Department of Fish and Game, has specific stamps for several species. … More: continued here
Read More »eBay sales mean more profit for Salisbury – Salisbury Post
eBay sales mean more profit for SalisburySalisbury Post, NCThe city of Salisbury has found success — and cost savings — in auctioning its surplus vehicles on eBay. Purchasing Manager Dewey Peck reported that the city had eBay sales of $107114 between July 1, 2008, and May 1. Of that money, $88918 …
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