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Ud.com namecheck - Check Availability of Social Usernames, Domain Names and Trademarks. Robert Poe - Will Skype Ever Become a Mainstream Business Tool? Skype Ltd. has been trying to sell itself as a serious business tool since early 2006.

Robert Poe - Will Skype Ever Become a Mainstream Business Tool?

It's an ambitious strategy, and it represents a big jump from the company's roots as a pioneer of free Internet calling for individuals. It has also proven to be a much harder sell than expected. At the beginning of its campaign, Skype targeted small and midsized businesses (SMBs). Its first step was to provide corporate billing and administration capabilities, so that companies wouldn't have to reimburse employees individually for their use of Skype for cut-rate outbound calling. The Wal-Mart You Don't Know. A gallon-sized jar of whole pickles is something to behold.

The Wal-Mart You Don't Know

The jar is the size of a small aquarium. The fat green pickles, floating in swampy juice, look reptilian, their shapes exaggerated by the glass.