Things added in September, 2006
Who should and shouldn’t run the family business
Family-owned companies run by outsiders seem to be better managed than other businesses, while family-owned companies run by eldest sons tend to be more poorly managed.read more | digg story
Web’s Ad Revenue Up 37% in First Half 2006: Study
U.S. Internet advertising revenue rose 37 percent in the first six months of the year, hitting a record of nearly $8 billion, according to a study released on Monday.read more | digg ...
India outsourcing firms may process 30 percent of US transactions by 2006
India's outsourcing industry has the potential to process up to 30 percent of banking transactions in the United States by 2010, but tightening data security is key to realizing that aim, a ...
15 common renter’s rights
You don't have to be expert in landlord-tenant law to protect yourself. Just brush up on your rights -- and read your lease before signing the dotted line.read more | digg story
One Man’s Mistake: US Hedge Fund Loses $5 Billion in a Week on Energy Bets
Brian Hunter, 32, had led a team of Amaranth energy traders out of his Bankers Hall office until a disastrous bet on natural gas prices ended up costing Amaranth $5 billion US ...