By Jill Konrath, Contributing Editor
Several years ago, while scouring the business section of my local newspaper, I came to a screeching halt when I noticed a small headline. It read, "Local Firm Acquires e-Business."
"Very interesting," I thought. The company, an international manufacturer, was not in my targeted market segment, but this high tech acquisition certainly was.
I committed to staying abreast on what was happening at this firm. I sent for their annual report, periodically checked their website and kept up on any press releases. After 18 months, the manufacturer announced it was spinning off several divisions, and the e-Business was one of them.
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