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Business models in the US don’t always translate well into the UK, however this recent post could be the exception. It outlines how Costco, a US supermarket chain, in very simple terms took on the giant Wal-Mart:

• Take care of your employees
• Keep prices low
• Pay attention to the customer, not the competition
• Focus on a few core options
• Use surprise to create excitement

Nothing but good old common sense.

It was just a matter of time before someone answered the age old issue of “I can’t use online tools for everything because what happens if I loose my connection to the internet?”. In step Google with their answer: Google Gears.

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ReadWriteWeb is a site focussed on emerging web trends. One recent article they published looked at web-based applications for students (word processors, note-takers, calculators, etc). Great article that outlines some cheap and free alternatives to “traditional” software (Microsoft, et al).
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Thought I’d spread the love around and share some great sites that are dedicated to accessibility. Continue reading »

The BBC aren’t the first people you’d think of when looking for a beginners guide to using the internet and computers in general, but their Webwise course is just the ticket. They’ve also got a really good Jargon Buster written in plain English.