CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Oct. 10, 2013
- October 10, 2013 |
- CEO Update
Internet groups say Web is big business Two associations representing different sectors of the online marketplace released separate studies Wednesday finding that the Internet generates billions of dollars in annual revenue for businesses. The first study looked at Internet-enabled, part-time businesses, concluding that they employ 6.6 million workers and generate about $141 billion in annual revenue to the overall gross domestic product. The research was commissioned the Internet Association and conducted by market research firm Harris Interactive. "By providing a level playing field for individuals to compete in the global economy, the Internet empowers part-time… Read More