Avoid Getting Stung By An Internet Scam

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Many old fraudulent business schemes and offers are being revived on the Internet. For example one Florida travel agency was offering free vacations that ended up costing hundreds of dollars. Pyramid schemes, also, are finding new life on the Internet. On the other hand, customers can also be deceitful and many small firms doing business on the Internet are the victims of credit-card fraud.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Online services, Internet services, Fraud, Internet/Web advertising, Internet advertising

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High Time To Swat The Millennium Bug

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Many small companies have not dealt with the year 2000 computer bug with about 9 months to go before the millennium. One company found that it had to get an updated version of its accounting software in order to by year 2000 compliant. Various commercially available programs that help with the problem are listed. Web sites with information are listed.

Evaluation, Abstract, Science and technology policy, Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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Lighting a torch for small firms

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The upcoming 1996 Summer Olympics have given such companies as landscaper Essential Associates an opportunity to grow and diversify. Several other companies are discussed, along with the impact of the games on local businesses and government services.

Economic aspects, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Olympics

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