Tag: business

Study suggests running business while still at school almost doubles chances of self-employment later in life

From the Kingston University press release via AlphaGalileo: Running a business while still at school or university almost doubles your chances of being your own boss later in life, according… Read more »

Study suggests top executives’ team spirit may affect whole business

From the SAGE Publications press release via EurekAlert!: Effective teamwork among an organization’s top management makes employees happier and more productive, with positive benefits to the organization. Despite an abundance… Read more »

Study suggests consumers want to be in control of marketing messages

From the Aalto University press release via Physorg: Most consumers do not like personal marketing messages. Sales phone calls and text messages are considered particularly obtrusive, with consumers preferring marketing… Read more »

Study looks at effect of product ownership on association between product and consumer identity

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via ScienceDaily: The price a consumer will pay for a product is often significantly less than the price they will accept… Read more »

Study suggests that when “price” includes more than just money, consumers perceive greater risk

From the University of Cincinnati press release: When companies combine different pricing structures – such as asking for effort or information in combination with or instead of money – consumers… Read more »

Study looks at online shoppers’ preferences with regard to product, service offers

From the Michigan State University press release: Online shoppers would rather receive an offer for a product or service than make their own offer, according to a study led by… Read more »

Study suggests unique features don’t always endear a product to consumers

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers who are less knowledgeable about a product typically make choices based on differences that are easy to compare… Read more »