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Archive for October, 2008

Jewelry Business

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

I have tried many online business in the past few years and none have been very successful or profitable.  My newest is making custom made swarovski crystal jewelry.  I have made quite a few items and even this time around have a website.  The jewelry is truly beautiful but I have not had any customers.  [...]

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Ebay cuts down workforce

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

The Internet company eBay is both tightening its belt and expanding its reach in preparation for the coming economic storm.
On Monday, eBay announced it would lay off 10 percent of its 16,000 workers, including 1,000 permanent employees, and pay $1.35 billion to acquire the Web payment firm Bill Me Later and the Danish classified advertising [...]

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EBay to ban negative seller views

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Online auction site eBay has said it plans to overhaul its feedback system and will ban sellers from leaving negative comments about buyers.EBay said problems were occurring, and slowing down trade, when buyers left negative comments about sellers who then retaliated with their own views.
From May, those selling on eBay will not be able to [...]

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