Description: Amazon has won U.S. federal approval to test drone deliveries. This could potentially transform the delivery business. Source: CBC Date: March 19, 2015 Text Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2659723029/ Questions for Discussion: How will drone delivery benefit Amazon? Is it possible for Amazon to deliver throughout the country using drones? Which other companies in the delivery business… Read more »
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Alibaba – a channel for Canadian companies targeting China
Description: China-based e-commerce giant, Alibaba, is the biggest hub for online shopping worldwide. It offers an attractive opportunity for Canadian companies to sell their products to the large Chinese market. One Nova Scotia company announced that it sold more than 90,000 lobsters through the Alibaba shopping website in one day. Source: CBC Date: November 15,… Read more »
Canada’s new anti-spam legislation
Description: Canada’s new anti-spam legislation will come in effect from July 1. This means that any spams in emails will be illegal. Small businesses, which rely on sending email spams to promote their business, will have to scramble for other options. Source: CBC Date: June 04, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2462065485/ Questions for Discussion: What all does… Read more »
Reach Out and Skype Someone
Internet-based phone service Skype allows users to communicate virtually for free. This is not just fad. Skype use for international calling has been increasing steadily over the past few years, but domestic use is also increasing. With a web camera, users can also see one another. Nearly one-third of all Skype use is for video… Read more »
