Author Archive for Tom Bonanno
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The Online Gambling Ban: A Futile Attempt that Americans will CircumventApr 18 2007 | Business |
Six months ago when President Bush signed the Port Security Bill he mentioned it as being an effort to strengthen the nation’s borders from being vulnerable to terrorist attacks. What he failed to touch on was a particular clause in it that would bludgeon a multi-billion dollar industry. How is it possible that a business which was earning $12 billion annually can plummet almost 50% in one-half year? Welcome to the American world of online gambling.
In case you didn’t know, the law bans Internet gambling. It prohibits online poker sites and other betting companies from “knowingly accepting” money from U.S.-based customers. Credit card companies and other payment providers are now prohibited from processing online gambling transactions.
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Does anyone ever tell you the web won’t work for their business?Mar 09 2007 | Business |
It never ceases to amaze me when someone tells me that they don’t need a website for their business. The next time someone says that to you, mention these 4 things:
1. The Internet is the first place a person will go to get information on your company. People are online daily for tasks such as banking, shopping, emailing and so on. Many people prefer to read websites at work - it looks like they’re working when in fact they may be researching a product and/or service that they require. This is the face of your business and the first impression your company conveys. If a user doesn’t like what they see, they’re onto the next site.
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Teamwork and Success in 2007Jan 02 2007 | Business |
“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?”- Vince Lombardi
“If you’re keeping score, win.”- Red Auerbach
Teamwork and Success. The two terms truly go hand in hand. It’s important to realize that these two qualities are just as important in the work world as they are on the playing field. When Red Auerbach recently passed away, it got me thinking about the legend behind the man. What made him so successful in comparison to his peers? How was he able to be involved in 16 championships in his first 30 years? Why was he so sharp in orchestrating trades that by the 1980s other NBA teams didn’t want to ever make a deal with the Celtics in fear that Red saw something no one else did?
