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Friday, March 16, 2012

Corbel Estate Limited presents the investment opportunities at Hungarian real estate market - PRLog (free press release)

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 16, 2012 -
The previous projects of the company proved the professionalism and reliability of the quite young business investor.

New business "predator", Corbel Estate Limited, heads to Hungarian real estate market. Investment department of the company chose this country for investing. Corbel Estate Limited has succeeded in positioning itself among the most stable investment financial companies in Europe. Though it's still quite young in comparison with top investment companies, it has already gained investors' trust and support, strengthening its position on European market with the ability to introduce innovative and unique business opportunities. Corbel Estate Limited provides full range of up-to-date reliable financial projects to invest in achieving all positive results and meeting customers' expectations and requests.

Customers may feel the fort of using all range of services provided by well-educated and experienced staff. Paying attention to the tiniest details Corbel Estate Limited managed to stay in black even during the hardest times completing tasks of different complexity. Project development department will help the clients to estimate all possible market opportunities to get maximum income even under crisis conditions while analysts will assist in creation of business-model that can survive the recession. Contributing to customers' financial growth company also develops.

Investment department is in constant search of new methods and mechanisms of getting the maximum profit out of best possible business opportunities represented on the market. Since the first day of its existence Corbel Estate Limited has strived to expand the range and quality of services searching for new investment opportunities and spheres to develop. With thousands of satisfied clients and customers Corbel Estate Limited continues its successful activity on investment market.

This month the head of the company gave order to create a portfolio for Hungarian domestic real estate market. Another Corbel Estate Limited objective - is to find a reliable business partner to cooperate with. This step will enable a new range of services and will give an advantage over other business competitors. The management hopes that all measures taken will bring Corbel Estate Limited to the world level and provide clients with unseen service.


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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Franchise India presents FRO 2012 India's Biggest Business Opportunity Show in Chennai - PR-USA.net

New Delhi : FRO Expo 2012, India's national Franchise & Retail show embarks in Chennai on January 31st & February 1st 2012 at Hotel Green Park, Chennai from 10 AM onwards. The show is presented by Franchise India, Asia's largest integrated franchise solution company and Indian Franchise Association (IFA). The show lays a platform for companies to present and expand their franchised concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Chennai and surrounding cities.

The inaugural of the show will be addressed by Mr. Kutralingam Mahalingam, Principal Secretary, MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu as the Chief Guest along with Mr. Gaurav Marya, President Franchise India and Ms Ashna G Sharan, CEO, Franchise India Exhibitions.

Commenting on the show, Mr. Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India, said "FRO Chennai show will provide a wide breadth of options for individuals looking to find an opportunity to meet their financial goals and business visions. The start-up conference at FRO is about getting people the knowledge that they need to take their ideas to create a successful business. There are going to be sessions on writing business plans, finding funding, marketing your company and a panel of experienced start-up founders and business leaders offering hands on advice. The 44th FRO 2012 will endow with a direct opportunity to the investors and principals to come face to face and interact freely. It will be a wider platform for the investors to choose its principal as per their business needs and future perspectives. The franchising business will grow by an estimated 25-30% in 2012."

The two-day sessions will pave the way for propelling hopeful capitalists into the business realms of starting, running and expanding a business. Discovering the right opportunity is the beginning of the entrepreneurial process adds Gaurav Marya.

The show encompasses a comprehensive exhibition and a thought-provoking conference on franchising, retailing and licensing, covering the broad dynamics of SME sector. For the past few years, this show has consistently registered 30% repeat footfalls over its two days with rest 70% being the unique count each day. FRO Chennai displays various Indian and global brands, under one roof, to impart an all-round perspective on franchising within the prominent SME sector, thereby highlighting the principal concepts and prevailing trends in franchising fraternity.

Some of the prominent speakers which will gather at FRO are Mr. Kutralingam Mahalingam, Principal Secretary MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu ; Mr. C.K Kumaravel, MD, Naturals Beauty salon India Pvt. Ltd., Mr. V. Vidyadhar, AGM, State Bank of India (SME division), Mr. Chandrashekaran SB, President & CEO, Sing Venture Foods Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Ravindran, Director (Sales/Marketing) Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd., Mr. S. B. P. Pattabhi Rama Rao, President, Australian Foods India Pvt. Ltd. (Cookieman), Mr. Vidyashankar, Founder & CEO, Only Success Learning Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Mir Ali, Executive Director, Dentistree, Dr. Tara Thiagarajan, Chairman, Madura Micro Finance Ltd., Mr. J. Murugavel, Founder & CEO, Bharatmatrimony.com, Mr. Balakrishnan Iyer, IAS, Director, Entrepreneurship Development Institute(EDI), Mr. Kumar Vembu, CEO, Go Frugal Technologies, Mr. Srinivas Cheedal, Managing Director, Laurus Edutech, Mr. Sanjay Srivastava,
Vice President, Everonn, Mr. Robin Moses, CEO & Founder, Reach tax, Mr. R. Shivashankar, Director (South Asia), Lavazza (Fresh and Hionest Caf? Ltd.) and many more to the list.

The event displays an information rich Entrepreneurship Summit 2012, conference which is a must attend for new business owner and start-ups. This experience will allow hopeful entrepreneurs to establish important contacts and to learn about the newest trends in their industry. The conference is designed as a step-by-step guide to getting the new venture off the ground and making money and will address issues pertaining to available resources, tax implications, business structure, registration, licensing and permits, low cost market research strategies and executable ideas for managing day to day operations and improving one's profit potential.

The Exhibition puts forth a wide spectrum of enticing opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply chain, from diverse industry verticals such as Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Education, Financial services, Health, Beauty & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment and many more. Various acclaimed exhibitors participating in the show include Focus Training Academy, S & T WELCARE EQUIPMENTS (P) LTD; Brain Train, Car Cares, Dentistree, Elixir Training Services, Kwality Walls, I Play I Learn, Expat Group, Gitanjali Jewels, Webcom E Trade Pvt. Ltd., Orion Edutech Pvt. Ltd., Everonn, Sebille Educations Pvt Ltd(Little Einsteins); Suguna, Cambridge Champs, Mr. & Mrs. Idly, Agrimart, British Orchard Nursery, Epitome, STC Technologies, Religare, Indiacan, Laurus Edutech Life Skills Pvt Ltd; Aura Diamond, HPS Kids, Lollipop, Inspire Network, Arabian OUD, INDII - Khazana, Pin Yin Caf?, Yellow Chillies, Ritu Kumar, Mom & Me, Simba, SEACRET - Talamela Retail LLP, The Chocolate Heaven, Zinc & Rock, Pasta Bar Veneto, Yogurberry, Frontier Biscuit, Kitsch, Lenbitz, Cookscape, Iosis Spa, Cookieman, Yatra.com, Yo! China and many more. This expo is an ideal platform for different companies to present and expand their franchising concepts, by networking with around 3000 serious entrepreneurs, expected to attend the show over the span of two days. The show also boasts of presenting home based low cost franchises, free advice on pre-registration and novel start-up ideas.

The show will covers wide range of business sectors, supplying the needs of not only existing businesses but also of aspiring and intrepid entrepreneurs all under one roof. The participating brands are enthusiastic of getting connected with investors. The key objective of the show is to focus on main areas entrepreneurial entity, which will feature an advantage on pre-entrepreneurship, how to explore business opportunities and putting a business plan together, managing entrepreneurship, reflections and transformation for scaling up a business. The exhibition hopes to gather serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, and corporate representatives from all across India.

Franchise India exhibitions offers pan India expansion opportunity to all its participants. FRO 2012 is India's biggest platform for franchise and retail expansion.

About the Organizer, Franchise India
Franchise India is Asia's largest integrated franchise solution company since 1999, with an absolute authority on Franchising, Licensing, Retailing, Real estate and Marketing. The company has consulted several major brands over these years like Caf? Jubilee, Esbarro, SportyBeans, AgriMart, Peter England, Barista, Booster Juice, Videocon, Perfect Wellness, Satya Paul, Bwitch, HCL, MGF, Quality Walls, Tata, Gitanjali, HSBC, Levis, JK Tyres, Lakme, D'damas, Adidas, Euro Kidz, The Apollo Clinic, Chhabra 555, Kidzee, Motilal Oswal, Rosebys, Next, Welhome and more, through media, advisory and exhibitions. With its strategically formed divisions, Franchise India has created its own niche as the pioneers of franchise industry and a small business authority.

About Franchise India Exhibition:
Franchise India Exhibition is one of the key initiates by FIHL. Since its inception in 2003 FIE has benefitted over 4.5 lacs business investors with over 250 shows held both in India and overseas. In 2012 alone FIE has touched over 200,000 business buyers and assisted over 850 companies in their franchise journey with the help of our franchise & retail opportunity expo which is the ultimate opportunity for thousand of business oriented people to discover a plethora of opportunities from all across the country. If you are interested in franchising, whether that is from franchiser or franchise capacity, then one thing that you need to do before making any business decision is to visit a franchise expo.

For Media Information, please contact:
Franchises India: Anchit Aggrawal |Sr. Executive Marketing & PR |+91-9650170570| aanchit@franchiseindia.net | Ruchika Malhotra| Sr. Manager-PR & Corporate Communications|+91-9311911705| mruchika@franchiseindia.in | For more details log on to www.franchiseindia.com / www. franchiseindia.net


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Monday, January 23, 2012

Franchise India presents FRO 2012 India's Biggest Business Opportunity Show in Chennai, India - PR-USA.net

FRO Expo 2012, India's national Franchise & Retail show embarks in Chennai on January 31st & February 1st 2012 at Hotel Green Park, Chennai from 10 AM onwards. The show is presented by Franchise India, Asia's largest integrated franchise solution company and Indian Franchise Association (IFA). The show lays a platform for companies to present and expand their franchised concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Chennai and surrounding cities.

The show will boast Mr. Kutralingam Mahalingam, Principal Secretary, MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu as the Chief Guest along with Mr. Gaurav Marya, President Franchise India and Ms Ashna G Sharan, CEO, Franchise India Exhibitions.

Commenting on the show, Mr. Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India, said "FRO Chennai show will provide a wide breadth of options for individuals looking to find an opportunity to meet their financial goals and business visions. The start-up conference at FRO is about getting people the knowledge that they need to take their ideas to create a successful business. There are going to be sessions on writing business plans, finding funding, marketing your company and a panel of experienced start-up founders and business leaders offering hands on advice. The 44th FRO 2012 will endow with a direct opportunity to the investors and principals to come face to face and interact freely. It will be a wider platform for the investors to choose its principal as per their business needs and future perspectives. The franchising business will grow by an estimated 25-30% in 2012."

The two-day sessions will pave the way for propelling hopeful capitalists into the business realms of starting, running and expanding a business. Discovering the right opportunity is the beginning of the entrepreneurial process adds Gaurav Marya.

The show encompasses a comprehensive exhibition and a thought-provoking conference on franchising, retailing and licensing, covering the broad dynamics of SME sector. For the past few years, this show has consistently registered 30% repeat footfalls over its two days with rest 70% being the unique count each day. FRO Chennai displays various Indian and global brands, under one roof, to impart an all-round perspective on franchising within the prominent SME sector, thereby highlighting the principal concepts and prevailing trends in franchising fraternity.

Some of the prominent speakers which will gather at FRO are Mr. C.K Kumaravel, MD, Naturals Beauty salon India, Mr. Jesper Hougaard, MD, Sarena Spa, Mr. V. Vidyadhar, AGM, State Bank of India (SME division), Mr. Chandrashekaran, President & CEO, Sing Venture Foods Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Ravindran, Director (Sales/Marketing) Suguna Poultry farms Ltd., Mr. Kutralingam Mahalingam, Principal Secretary MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Mr. S. B. P. Pattabhi Rama Rao, President, Dentist Tree, Mr. Vidyashankar, Founder & CEO, Only Success Learning Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Mir Ali, Executive Director, Dentistree and many more to the list.

The event displays an information rich Entrepreneurship Summit 2012, conference which is a must attend for new business owner and start-ups. This experience will allow hopeful entrepreneurs to establish important contacts and to learn about the newest trends in their industry. The conference is designed as a step-by-step guide to getting the new venture off the ground and making money and will address issues pertaining to available resources, tax implications, business structure, registration, licensing and permits, low cost market research strategies and executable ideas for managing day to day operations and improving one's profit potential.

The Exhibition puts forth a wide spectrum of enticing opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply chain, from diverse industry verticals such as Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Education, Financial services, Health, Beauty & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment and many more. Various acclaimed exhibitors participating in the show include Chhabra 555, Body Spa, Moti Mahal, Rockport, Ritu Kumar, U.S Pizza, Mom & Me, Yogurberry, Gini & jony, Everonn, IFB, I Play I Learn, Gitanjali Jewels, Yatra.com, Titan Eye+, Yo China and many more. This expo is an ideal platform for different companies to present and expand their franchising concepts, by networking with around 3000 serious entrepreneurs, expected to attend the show over the span of two days. The show also boasts of presenting home based low cost franchises, free advice on pre-registration and novel start-up ideas.

The show will covers wide range of business sectors, supplying the needs of not only existing businesses but also of aspiring and intrepid entrepreneurs all under one roof. The participating brands are enthusiastic of getting connected with investors. The key objective of the show is to focus on main areas entrepreneurial entity, which will feature an advantage on pre-entrepreneurship, how to explore business opportunities and putting a business plan together, managing entrepreneurship, reflections and transformation for scaling up a business. The exhibition hopes to gather serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, and corporate representatives from all across India.

Franchise India exhibitions offers pan India expansion opportunity to all its participants. FRO 2012 is India's biggest platform for franchise and retail expansion.

About the Organizer, Franchise India
Franchise India is Asia's largest integrated franchise solution company since 1999, with an absolute authority on Franchising, Licensing, Retailing, Real estate and Marketing. The company has consulted several major brands over these years like Caf? Jubilee, Esbarro, SportyBeans, AgriMart, Peter England, Barista, Booster Juice, Videocon, Perfect Wellness, Satya Paul, Bwitch, HCL, MGF, Quality Walls, Tata, Gitanjali, HSBC, Levis, JK Tyres, Lakme, D'damas, Adidas, Euro Kidz, The Apollo Clinic, Chhabra 555, Kidzee, Motilal Oswal, Rosebys, Next, Welhome and more, through media, advisory and exhibitions. With its strategically formed divisions, Franchise India has created its own niche as the pioneers of franchise industry and a small business authority.

About Franchise India Exhibition:
Franchise India Exhibition is one of the key initiates by FIHL. Since its inception in 2003 FIE has benefitted over 4.5 lacs business investors with over 250 shows held both in India and overseas. In 2012 alone FIE has touched over 200,000 business buyers and assisted over 850 companies in their franchise journey with the help of our franchise & retail opportunity expo which is the ultimate opportunity for thousand of business oriented people to discover a plethora of opportunities from all across the country. If you are interested in franchising, whether that is from franchiser or franchise capacity, then one thing that you need to do before making any business decision is to visit a franchise expo.

For Media Information, please contact:
Franchises India: Anchit Aggrawal |Sr. Executive Marketing & PR |+91-9650170570| aanchit@franchiseindia.net | Ruchika Malhotra| Sr. Manager-PR & Corporate Communications|+91-9311911705| mruchika@franchiseindia.in | For more details log on to www.franchiseindia.com / www. franchiseindia.net


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Monday, January 16, 2012

Global trading presents rich opportunities - The Independent

If you are thinking of trading overseas, the first step must always be to research which international markets you wish to enter. There are a number of territories that you probably have not previously considered. In the near future, our world trade map will be very different and economists argue that the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) markets could become larger than the world’s current six most developed countries in less than 40 years. Here are some insights into trading with these markets.

Brazil

Although internet penetration in Brazil is about 40 per cent of the population, users have placed Brazil in the top three countries that spend the most amount of time online, meaning that an e-commerce entry might be the most strategic. Consumer purchasing power in Brazil is increasing and the middle class now represents more than 50 per cent of the 185 million Brazilian population, meaning that there are significant opportunities for businesses looking to target that market.

Russia

Russian audiences have a significant appetite for international brands, particularly in the luxury sector, presenting opportunities for retail businesses looking to import. The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) notes that Russia is open to foreign trade in spite of strict legislation and tariff policies, and it is among the 20 largest importers in the world.

India

Roughly a third of the size of the United States but home to one sixth of the world's population, India is a country that’s young in more ways than one. 40 per cent of India is under 19, meaning that it’s a fruitful place for businesses targeting the youth sector. Reforms over the last decade include increasingly liberal foreign investment and exchange regimes, industrial decontrol, reductions in tariffs and other trade barriers, all of which pave the way for UK importers hoping to target that market.

China

With a population in excess of 1.3 billion people, China is home to the world’s single largest consumer market, a market that represents approximately 20 per cent of the planet’s population. The country has formally joined the World Trade Organisation and as part of this far-reaching trade liberalisation agreement, China has agreed to lower tariffs and to abolish market impediments.

Once you’ve identified your target markets, you must research them in depth before beginning to trade internationally, including any linguistic and cultural differences which could impact your business relationships. For example, giving and receiving a business card in an Indian meeting using your right hand is a sign of respect.

Also consider shipping, as you should ensure that the right carrier and method is used to distribute your product effectively. Different countries have a myriad of regulations and customs that an experienced third party carrier can navigate; for example, it is not permitted to import dental products to Algeria. 

Lastly, your overheads. From interest and exchange rates to the cost of shipping, there are a variety of cost factors that can affect your profit margins. Exporting can be financially demanding; careful planning is required to ensure that working capital is in place at every stage of the cycle.

Once you’ve decided exporting is right for your business, you should consider timings, which should be based on your company’s readiness, for example ensuring that you have sufficient stock to fulfil overseas demand, or the right infrastructure in place to get your product to market.

There are several sources of advice available to those seeking to begin the process. The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) offers a range of services for UK exporters, including the Overseas Market Introduction Service. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) offers export training services, export communications reviews, and support around export documentation. DHL Express offers help and advice to businesses planning on expanding internationally through export services, including information around customs rules and regulations that govern overseas markets.

Neil Kuschel is director of sales at DHL Express. For more information, videos and advice for SMEs, visit www.freshbusinessthinking.com


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Sunday, January 15, 2012

January presents Ferratum with business opportunities

Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 3:39 pm
Press Release: Ferratum New Zealand Limited

January presents Ferratum with business opportunities

Despite all best intentions, some New Zealanders are entering 2012 with a financial hangover that can best be met by seeking small short-term loans says Ferratum New Zealand.

“With the latest Paymark figures released yesterday showing Kiwis splashing out in December with discretionary spending increasing, unfortunately some will be a bit short of funds in January, says Richard Yoon, Ferratum New Zealand’s Director and Country Manager.

“New Zealanders should feel confident that there are responsible cash and payday loan lenders available to them to tie them over until they receive their pay-checks, and that was why Ferratum established a business in New Zealand.”

Mr Yoon says “For too long Kiwis have had been taken for a ride by existing small 3rd tier lending providers, who charge exorbitant interest rates and hide in the shadow.”

“We fully disclose all the terms and conditions that are not only pursuant to New Zealand law but also to even higher European standards, even before our customers apply for our loan products. We hope other 3rd tier lenders follow the open and transparent disclosures that we have put in place, which we believe now are market leading,” said Mr Yoon.

“The business growth experienced in New Zealand by Ferratum provides confidence that its business model of providing fast and confidential micro-loans based on an ethical and responsible approach to lending is restoring confidence to consumers seeking small short-term loans,” said Mr Yoon.

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January presents Ferratum with business opportunities

Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 3:39 pm
Press Release: Ferratum New Zealand Limited

January presents Ferratum with business opportunities

Despite all best intentions, some New Zealanders are entering 2012 with a financial hangover that can best be met by seeking small short-term loans says Ferratum New Zealand.

“With the latest Paymark figures released yesterday showing Kiwis splashing out in December with discretionary spending increasing, unfortunately some will be a bit short of funds in January, says Richard Yoon, Ferratum New Zealand’s Director and Country Manager.

“New Zealanders should feel confident that there are responsible cash and payday loan lenders available to them to tie them over until they receive their pay-checks, and that was why Ferratum established a business in New Zealand.”

Mr Yoon says “For too long Kiwis have had been taken for a ride by existing small 3rd tier lending providers, who charge exorbitant interest rates and hide in the shadow.”

“We fully disclose all the terms and conditions that are not only pursuant to New Zealand law but also to even higher European standards, even before our customers apply for our loan products. We hope other 3rd tier lenders follow the open and transparent disclosures that we have put in place, which we believe now are market leading,” said Mr Yoon.

“The business growth experienced in New Zealand by Ferratum provides confidence that its business model of providing fast and confidential micro-loans based on an ethical and responsible approach to lending is restoring confidence to consumers seeking small short-term loans,” said Mr Yoon.

ENDS

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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Woodcraft Franchise Presents DREAM

Ever dream of working for yourself and owning your own woodworking store? Let some current Woodcraft franchise owners give you some firsthand information from their experience.


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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Woodcraft Franchise Presents DREAM

Ever dream of working for yourself and owning your own woodworking store? Let some current Woodcraft franchise owners give you some firsthand information from their experience.


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Friday, December 30, 2011

Social media presents business opportunities - Journal Tribune

Published: Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:06 PM ESTThe business world and the political world are being revolutionized by the use of social media, which is changing the way we market and purchase – as well as vote.

Many of us use social media sites, such as Facebook and Myspace, now. The growing use of these connections is changing not only the way we communicate, but also the things we value in our lives, such as the tradeoff between privacy and our ability to reach and share news and information about ourselves with others.

Because members of the “Y” generation – 18 to 28-year-olds – receive most of their news online, hard copy newspaper subscriptions have dropped dramatically. For those of us who still like to hold reading material in our hands, this is a problem, if it reduces our options.

Social media has made substantial inroads into the way we do business, and even the way we spend our leisure time, with blogs and micro-blogs, social networking sites, virtual game worlds, dating sites and mobile commerce.

The Internet Retailer magazine’s December 2011 issue shows how e-retailers of all sizes have grown online sales in the social media field. One of the Top 500 retailers, launched in 2007, already has Web-based sales of $423 million. That is indicative of the growth of Web-based selling. Midsized e-retailers in the second 500 list grow even faster each year. It is interesting to note that some of the e-retailers launched in 2010 had Web-based sales of more than $8 million in their first year. While some e-retailers do little or no business, others can run from $80,000 in the first year, up to over $1 billion in sales a year, for a company that started a little more than 10 years ago.

In this down-turned economy, people who have lost jobs, but have good ideas, can explore how setting up an e-business might work for them. The trick is to find a need not being met, and try to offer it through a social media outlet. Growth potential is excellent for businesses in this field.

We are living through a period of revolution in communications, as we change from a print-based society to a digital one. E-commerce is taking place on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn, and many other smaller sites. A number of startup e-retailers have grown at no or very low advertising costs, by using Internet sites. Most store or office-based businesses now have websites, too, so potential customers can contact them, see where they are located, or place orders.

Businesses and individuals who want to connect to friends are not the only ones using social media. Politicians have discovered how to reach people, raise money, and influence voting, through the Web. In the political world, President Barack Obama undoubtedly helped his campaign through the effective use of social media in 2008. Obama used YouTube and other websites for free advertising, greatly helping his campaign. U.S. News and World Report, in November 2008, reported that Obama was “the first occupant of the White House to have won a presidential election on the Web.”

This year, the Obama campaign is again heavily committed to its Web-based efforts, coupling these with numerous visits to college campuses, in order to attract younger voters for support in the 2012 election. Other candidates are not shy about e-campaigns, either. And both the national Democratic and Republican committees send almost daily e-mails to voters and donors on their mailing lists.

Another example of how social media has affected political change has been the set of uprisings known as the Arab Spring. Middle East dictator regimes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya were toppled by their own countries’ citizens. Protesters were able to reach each other by “tweeting” information on where and how to meet. People used cell phones to photograph events, break news and galvanize other citizens to support their cause.

In America, we can use the Web to provide more open data from government, so that the public can easily see what is happening in city and state government – and at a low cost.

I still prefer a newspaper and a book in my hands when I read, but we all need to learn to take advantage of some of the information available to us on the Web.

— Bernard Featherman is a business columnist for the Journal Tribune and former president of the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce.



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