Mark Zuckerberg described Facebook today as a “mobile company,” but he has a long way to go to prove that mobile is a viable business. Zuckerberg’s opening statements on Facebook’s earnings call lasted about seven and a half minutes, and...
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about mobile, but the numbers aren't there yet.
Facebook Is a ‘Mobile Company,’ But Is That a Good Business?
Don’t Hire Ex-Cons? Myths About Hourly Workers That Don’t Hold True
Technology companies compete fiercely for top-notch engineers and businesspeople. But they spend far less time worrying about the hourly workers — those at the retail stores, call centers and distribution facilities — despite the importance of those employees to the...
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Source: iResearch, MRG as of 2012
In China, more shoppers are buying from established retailers instead of individual consumers selling goods.
What the Big Shift in China’s Online Buying Habits Means for Alibaba
(Updates comment from Alibaba in the 5th paragraph.) Right now, China’s e-commerce industry looks like a bazaar where shoppers roam around for independent sellers who have the items they’re looking for. However, trends in the nation’s online buying habits show that...
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