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Double-tasking Idle-time to Supplement Revenues

Garry HJ — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:05:08 +0000

It may sound contradictory, but the busier you are, the more time you have that is unproductive. This is especially true when you travel a lot, or have many periods per day waiting for replies of the actions of others. Consider for a moment how you spend your meal or coffee breaks, or what you [...]

PayPal Asia Touts Slow Despatch Excuse to Sellers

Garry HJ — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:47:16 +0000

Don’t let the title of this article mislead you, especially if you work for PayPal in Singapore. Let me disclose up front that whilst I have my gripes with some of PayPal’s processes and procedures, generally I like the service they provide, and have many times been more than happy when I have had to [...]

Kaspersky UK Summer Sale & Coupon Code

Garry HJ — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:04:07 +0000

Available to UK & Irish readers only, up to 31st July 2010, Kaspersky UK are offering 10% off their anti-virus and internet protection suite softwares. BuildaSkill readers can take advantage by clicking the banners below for the product of their choice (remember to note the coupon codes before doing so). The offer on the left, [...]

Would last seller out of eBay UK turn off lights please?

Garry HJ — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:18:11 +0000

I’ve tried very hard to do it, and I’ve almost succeeded, but just like there’s no such thing as an ex-alcoholic or an ex-smoker, there’s also no such thing as an ex eBay-critic. So, if you’re sitting comfortably … The latest announcement out of eBay’s UK office, even allowing for it’s April 1st release date, [...]

eBay Alienation Syndrome spreads to Media & Services

Garry HJ — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:44:40 +0000

Heavily journalled all over the internet, once ardent and dedicated eBay sellers have been leaving the auction site in droves since John Donahoe took over from Meg Whitman, in early 2008. Some would say it started before that, and some charting has been done to show annual seasonal migrations as far back as 2002. However [...]

PayPal closes Online Merchant Network

Garry HJ — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:57:25 +0000

In a brief email message with no prior warning, PayPal have announced the closure of their Online Merchant Network site, which required specific registration, and have moved the content into a new open-to-all section of the main site, called the Business Resource Centre. The new Business Resource Centre is stated as needing no registration and [...]

2009 a Bumper Year for smaller online venues

Garry HJ — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:28:16 +0000

Anyway you look at it, the two years of disruptive innovation at eBay have created a new form of virtual communism. Both buyers and sellers, disenfranchised by the sweeping changes to the culture, ethos, and operations of the auction giant, have migrated out across the web, clustering in new homes in a commune-like fashion. Whether [...]

Kindle market open globally to authors, publishers, Royalties Up

Garry HJ — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:01:26 +0000

Amazon’s Kindle and Kindle DX are portable readers, which use wireless technology to download books, magazines, newspapers, blogs, and personal documents to a crisp, high-resolution electronic ink display with the look of real paper. As a channel to replace eBay’s closing of the digital downloads category, the Kindle bookstore has until now only been available [...]

eBid rolls new look site for 2010, misses some marks

Garry HJ — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:13:53 +0000

After a minor delay past the originally announced launch date, UK auction site eBid rolled out their new look this month. Visually more modern than the old site appearance, with little discernible effect on load time, the bright, fresh, new look is sure to appeal to buyers who’ve never visited one of the company’s 18 [...]

Amazon Q4-2009 Financials Live Webcast 28 Jan 2010

Garry HJ — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:40:50 +0000

Amazon’s Conference call for their Q4-2009 results will be held on 28th January, and webcast live, with archives of the broadcast held for public viewing for three months. Amazon has announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2009 financial results on 28th January 2010, at 2:00 p.m. PT [...]