Reverse Auctions for Automobile Buying: CarWoo Takes the Cheap Suit Out Of Car Sales

Here is a fascinating article from Wired with the latest "Gee, why didn't I think of that" business idea. It comes from a start-up called CarWoo (http://carwoo.com/), based in Burlingame, CA. They have a novel approach applying reverse auctions to one of life's most anticipated and yet dreaded transactions - buying a car. Here's the Wired article:

CarWoo Takes the Cheap Suit Out Of Car Sales | Autopia | Wired.com

and watch the well-done YouTube demo/promo below:

So, what do you think of the concept? Have you tried it? Send us your thoughts/feedback here to the The Reverse Auction Research Center (http://reverseauctionresearch.blogspot.com/)

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The 50 Happiest Occupations In the World: Is Your Job on the List?

Here's a great article from our friends at Online Colleges, the only unbiased resource for students looking to advance their education with accredited online degree programs. They have put together a great article that can simultaneously be both a career guide and great fodder for discussion around the office and/or in the bar. Read their compilation of the 50 Happiest Occupations by clicking on the link below:

50 Happiest Occupations In the World

So, whadya think? Any glaring omissions? Any job you can't believe made the cut? Is you job on the list? Post your thoughts here on the blog.

David
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Info 101: Online Gaming Statistics

OK, one thing that we try to achieve here at the "Wyld About..." family of blog sites is to give you quick briefings on today's most important business issues. So, here's another in a series of articles, courtesy of our friends at Online MBA that will give you a quick overview of important business and technology matters.

The Video Game Industry today has become one of the major entertainment markets, and there are many opportunities – and jobs – available both in it and in supporting areas. So, read "Online Gaming Statistics" by clicking on the link below:

Online Gaming Statistics

Wow - now you'll be armed with quick facts that will amaze your professors, your friends, your coworkers, and most importantly, even job interviewers! Knowing facts like these may even win you a "bar bet" or two on the subject!

David

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Related articles

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• Gold selling 101 (walletpop.com)

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Info 101: Interesting Microsoft Facts

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OK, one thing that we try to achieve here at the "Wyld About..." family of blog sites is to give you quick briefings on today's most important business issues. So, here's another in a series of articles, courtesy of our friends at Online MBA that will give you a quick overview of important business and technology matters.

Today, we give you everything you ever wanted to know – and perhaps more than that – about everyone’s favorite computer company, Microsoft. Likely right now, you are using a Microsoft product (or 2 or 3), and the company does have a very interesting origin story (best documented in the movie, “The Pirates of Silicon Valley” – here’s the trailer – see it out:)



But, for now, you can learn a great deal about Bill Gates and his company by reading "Interesting Microsoft Facts" by clicking on the link below:

Interesting Microsoft Facts

Wow - now you'll be armed with quick facts that will amaze your professors, your friends, your coworkers, and most importantly, even job interviewers! Knowing facts like these may even win you a "bar bet" or two on the subject!

David

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• Microsoft workers to pay part of health care in 2013 (news.cnet.com)

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Info 101: A Look at eCommerce

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OK, one thing that we try to achieve here at the "Wyld About..." family of blog sites is to give you quick briefings on today's most important business issues. So, here's another in a series of articles, courtesy of our friends at Online MBA that will give you a quick overview of important business and technology matters.

Today, we talk about an aspect of the Internet that all of us are involved in – one way or the other – as consumers AND – for many of us – our livelihoods! So, read "A Look at eCommerce" by clicking on the link below:

A Look at eCommerce

Wow - now you'll be armed with quick facts that will amaze your professors, your friends, your coworkers, and most importantly, even job interviewers! Knowing facts like these may even win you a "bar bet" or two on the subject!

David

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• Merchant Risk Council "Call for Entries" for Innovative eCommerce Technology (pindebit.blogspot.com)

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Info 101: The History of Hacking

OK, one thing that we try to achieve here at the "Wyld About..." family of blog sites is to give you quick briefings on today's most important business issues. So, here's another in a series of articles, courtesy of our friends at Online MBA that will give you a quick "History of...." on important business and technology matters.
Today, we talk about perhaps the biggest concern of corporate IT departments – and individual consumers on the Web (hey, that’s all of us!) – computer hackers! So, read the "The History of Hacking" by clicking on the link below:

The History of Hacking

Wow - now you'll be armed with quick facts that will amaze your professors, your friends, your coworkers, and most importantly, even job interviewers! Knowing facts like these may even win you a "bar bet" or two on the subject!

David


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Info 101: Facts about Wikipedia

OK, one thing that we try to achieve here at the "Wyld About..." family of blog sites is to give you quick briefings on today's most important business issues. So, here's another in a series of articles, courtesy of our friends at Online MBA that will give you quick coverage of important business and technology matters.
Today, we take on the student’s best friend – Wikipedia! And contrary to what you might think, coming from a professor, the stats show that Wikipedia actually fares pretty well versus other sources of information out there on the Internet today. So, read the "Facts about Wikipedia," in which you can glean a great deal about a site I’m sure you’ve got bookmarked in about 2-3 minutes of reading by clicking on the link below:

Facts about Wikipedia

Wow - now you'll be armed with quick facts that will amaze your professors, your friends, your coworkers, and most importantly, even job interviewers! Knowing facts like these may even win you a "bar bet" or two on the subject!

David

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