by Christina Lee on October 27th, 2008
A recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers revealed that in light of an economic downturn, employers plan to hire 1.6 percent less college graduates than they anticipated in August
But while more than half of the 146 organizations surveyed also said they planned to cut hiring, the study revealed stark differences in hiring expectancies between the manufacturing and distribution industries. While manufacturing industry plan to hire nearly as many college graduates as they did two months ago,the distribution and utilities industry expects to hire 17.6 percent less.
The association typically conducts its job outlook survey annually,... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on October 10th, 2007
If you don’t sell your products straight off the manufacturing line to your customers, you have to find a way to distribute them to a wider market through other means. You need a distributing partner on your side to get your products moving. But what exactly does a distributor do, and how do you find the right one for your business?
The following are some options for distribution you may want to consider:
1. Open bricks-and-mortar stores across the country and start selling your product that way. Of course, this is the most expensive and time-consuming option, but it is... Read more »
by Jennifer Ratliff on September 28th, 2007
Everyone has an idea that they are certain will change the world. However, although the idea for an invention may come from one person, it takes a world of “interested parties” to truly get the idea up and going. Bringing an invention from idea to fruition requires the work of designers, licensing agencies, manufacturers, marketing experts, and distributors. This article assumes that you have already completed the proper paperwork to patent and license your invention.
Target your worldwide market
If you have spent any time in the social circle of other inventors, you are already familiar with the phrase “target... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on August 26th, 2007
The French Cinema has historically been one of the most rich and influential since the dawn of the medium. In fact, debate still rages over which country actually invented the movie camera and, subsequently, the motion picture business; America and Thomas Edison’s appropriation of a machine actually invented by William Dickson, or France and the Lumiere brothers. The evolution of cinema as an art is one that finds France among the elite of history that includes Hollywood, the Soviet Union and pre-Nazi Germany. The apex of the influence of French filmmakers resulted in generic description that has been applied to... Read more »