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New York Times: Print Makes a Come-Back

The Plot Twist, featured in the New York Times, describes a strong resurgence in print sales, fueled in part by sharper business practices by sellers, as well as a drop in e-books’ popularity. University students and staff can also read the article via Bloomberg (requires sign-in): https://global.factiva.com/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI006500&an=NYTF000020150923eb9n0004l&cat=a&ep=ASI

New Laptops!

The Pomerantz Business Library has 12 new Dell Latitudes. Software includes Microsoft Office 2013. Laptops have Webcams for use with Skype (included). Users can print with Web printing (http://printing.its.uiowa.edu). University students and staff can use their ID’s to borrow a laptop for 4-hour loan (Library use only).

Trial Subscription: Passport – World Market Analysis

  Passport is Euromonitor International’s global market analysis software platform, which analyses the industry in countries around the world. It monitors industry trends and gives strategic analysis and a market size and market share database for products across all key countries.   The trial for this product ends March 20, 2015.  Please send additional commentsContinue reading “Trial Subscription: Passport – World Market Analysis”

Newly Added: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, now in online format, is available from the University of Iowa Libraries.  Need to find out how about a country and its culture before you initiate business?  Select a country and learn.* *You will need to enter your name and University ID to access this site. “Measurable success in theContinue reading “Newly Added: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands”

Try it: Value Line LibraryElite

Value Line, online version, is available as a trial subscription through the University of Iowa Libraries.  This resource provides reliable, unbiased information, with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. The Value Line trial ends December 24, 2014.  Please send comments to Kim Bloedel.

Trial Subscription: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands delivers essential knowledge for business people who are working abroad, traveling for business, or managing global teams from a domestic location. Measurable success in the global marketplace begins with an expert understanding of international protocols, practices, and cultural cues. Without it, businesses and organizations cannot develop a competitive network ofContinue reading “Trial Subscription: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands”