Virginia-based Rosetta Stone has some new TV spots courtesy of the Martin Agency, and for some reason two of the characters are wearing outdated sweaters.
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Hokies earn more than Wahoos
A recent survey listed the median salaries of new graduates. VCU grads earn $10,000 less than Tech grads. See how your alma mater fared.
New business Licenses for 7.23.09
The best name this week: BeKre8ive and Flea Market Floozy. We’ve seen a lot of spellings that the business owner thinks are whimsical, or creative. But BeKre8ive takes the cake.
Media General turns a profit
The troubled media company that lost half a billion dollars last year is profitable again thanks to deep cuts in costs.
Rules changing for the money management game
Customers across the board expect lower prices, and in the wealth management game, that means lower fees. On the plus side, many of the smaller firms in town say they are successfully luring away clients who formerly worked with larger financial advisors.
Tech Review: Drop a link like it’s hot
Businesses used to have to pay dearly for a system that would let a worker at one computer save a story on a company-wide network that another worker could pull up. It was just a matter of time before the Web came after this pricey software. And my, how it has.
Millionaires, thank you very much
For most businesses and consumers in this economy, it may not feel as if Virginia is rolling in cash, but a recent survey says differently.
U-R-Football, it’s in the game
Spider football is on the cover of EA Sports NCAA Football 2010.
Va. to get $1.3 million auction-rate securities settlement
Virginia has an influx of cash coming after a settlement with Citigroup and Bank of America.
Business Licenses 7.16.09
Tons of businesses this week since we missed some last week. Best new name: “Outrageous Shine,” a car wash.