Pay Dirt
April 16, 2008
There used to be a time when the phrase ‘Pay Dirt’ referred to prospecting for gold, after all that is where the expression comes from. TVBL Biz Watch however has identified a new business model in the recycling business that gives new meaning to the idea of being paid for your refuse or ‘dirt’ in this case. Read more
Should Tesco stick to what they know?
April 15, 2008
Expanding on their traditional clothing and food retail practices, Tesco is launching their own version of music and film digital download service, called Tesco Digital. Tesco Digital will directly compete with Apple’s iTunes as well as raise the bar for competition with HMV.co.uk.
Will SILVERJET’s “FORCED LANDING” end affordable Business-Class travel?
April 15, 2008
Unfortunately ‘All Good things come to an end’ is not just a song written by Nelly Furtardo. TVBL Biz watch is convinced that most of Silverjets’ customers are hoping that unlike Maxjet before her, we are not witnessing the demise of yet another business-class carrier. Read more
Online publishing: A Tool or a Threat?
April 9, 2008
“My mother did not tell me they were coming. Afterwards she said she did not want me to appear nervous. I was surprised, for I thought she knew me well […]”
This is a snippet of the Girl with a Pearl Earring, by Tracy Chevalier. You can read the entire first chapter for free online from the official website!
Is our Identity Safe?
April 8, 2008
2007. Nationwide.
Thousands of customers’ data stolen.
2007. Norwich Union.
3.3 million customers’ private information accessible to fraudsters.
2008. HSBC.
370,000 customers’ personal details lost.
TVBL Biz Watch noticed that in a short time millions of private details had been left to its fate by prominent companies such as the above. Coincidence? Human error? Or a real lack of professionalism in keeping costumers data safe? Read more
Is Google a Beast?
April 8, 2008
TVBL BIZ WATCH encountered an interesting article where Bill Gates indicated that GOOGLE was a ‘beast’. This could be taken as a subtle suggestion that Microsoft do not take Google seriously and that their product development is far less superior. Read more
