September 5

September 5

Abu Dhabi County; The Bad News about Falling Oil Prices; The Sweet Spot Overseas; Co-Branding's Greatest Love Story? Golf Etiquette for Business; 10 Greatest Office Pranks

September 4, 2008 11:00 by kippreport

Abu Dhabi County
The new force in modern football is the rise in commodity prices and the credit squeeze, the latest example of which appeared with Abu Dhabi’s move on Manchester City, says the Financial Times.
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The Bad News about Falling Oil Prices
If commodity prices are dropping, how come inflation might be getting worse, asks Slate.
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Get Ready for the ‘Pain of Paying’
With credit, a Saturday-night date means dinner and a movie. When you have to pay cash, its dinner or a movie, says Newsweek.
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What Not to Worry About
On the cusp of the fall season, it might seem like there’s a lot to keep you concerned about business travel. Relax, says Portfolio and tells you what shouldn’t be causing anxiety.
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The Sweet Spot Overseas
As economies in the US and Europe falter, smaller businesses are heading to the untapped consumer markets in the Middle East, says Wall Street Journal and gives the example of a New York eatery, Chocolate Bar.
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The Myth of Launch PR
Great publicity is a treasured gift. But it’s hardly necessary, and the search for it is often a significant distraction, says Seth Godin.
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Co-Branding’s Greatest Love Story?
The deal between Penguin and Match.com to start a new dating site may sound a little ridiculous, but it’s a real story of a successful partnership says Branding Strategy Insider.
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Golf Etiquette for Business
For the most part, golf and business intertwine to build relationships. Business Week tells you how to send the right signals.
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The Biggest Tech Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Technical meltdowns happen every day— important files get wiped out, or thieves get hold of sensitive data. Inc shows you how to protect yourself.
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10 Greatest Office Pranks
From office spaces covered in wool, to post-it papers stuck all across the walls, Oddee presents 10 different office pranks.