Mobile Opportunities: London The Mobile Technology Weblog
Platinum value reader (sorry, stole the joke James) Ben Godfrey sent us this precis of Mobile Opportunities, an event held about 10 days back at Simmons and Simmons in London. I recommend a read through of Ben's blogging of the event.Interesting tidbits include Tony Fish on coming innovations:"The key thread was the long tail, he expects to see the mobile space transition from a small number of providers trying to [...] Read More
Lost opportunities from SMS Messaging Reach $4.9 B Each Year The Mobile Technology Weblog
Despite the popularity of SMS or text messaging particularly among the younger generation, its revenue potential for mobile operators is not fully maximized. About $4.9 billion per year is the estimated lost opportunities for mobile operators, according to a research by Informa Telecoms & Media.However, there are many applications that could potentially be introduced to consumers through SMS. If the subscriber is able to use SMS to interact with their [...] Read More
London to Start M-Payment Trial The Mobile Technology Weblog
Following the success of its contactless communication system, Barclaycard OnePulse has teamed up with Nokia to test the practicality of mobile payment in London. Early next year, barclaycard customers will get compatible Nokia handsets so they can initiate mobile transactions in about 1,000 shops located in London as well as access to transportation. As security measures, all transactions are recorded in the cellphone to monitor any fraudulent acts and prevent users [...] Read More
London Asia Leaps the Great Wall for Investment Opportunities China Venture News
Although there has been a paucity of recent deals from the European investment community into China, London Asia Capital's co-founders, Victor Ng and Simon Littlefield have recently entered into business tie-ups with several PRC partners, Hangzhou Hi-Tech VC and Heilongjiang HIT VC to gain access to Chinese corporate clients and opportunities for investment and direct acquisitions. In an exclusive interview with CVN Victor Ng generously provided insightful comments on London Asia's [...] Read More
How to finance franchise opportunities coming your way? The Personal Finance Weblog
There are several enticing franchise opportunities available and people who intend to enter this business model wonder how they could finance any venture which comes across. Today I will discuss with you several possibilities of financing your franchising business. Small Business Association Loan SBA gives loans at competitive rates and favorable terms with no penalties for pre payment and is a simple way to garner finance for starting your [...] Read More
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