[Unknown008]

Yes, I know, and I guess that's why I'm having a hard time to argue that point. And me being a science student and not an economics one doesn't make things any better :(

[albear]

Anyone know where Red and Shaz have been lately?

Red has gone for a haircut (no I'm not spying on her she mentioned it on Facebook earlier :rolleyes:)

Shaz has been around, I've seen her in the 'pictures of our pets' thread, or the most recent one anyway, with some brilliant and funny pictures I might add :)

Yeah, Unky was doing a paper on pornography and asked for opinions. I took the pro, Gemini24 and Iwish did con. It seemed like it got a little personal for a while.

Ahhh yeah I remember that thread

[Stringer]

Yes, I know, and I guess that's why I'm having a hard time to argue that point. And me being a science student and not an economics one doesn't make things any better :(

I just don't see any way the that side can be advanced Unky. Unless you take a few specific firms and deal with them on a particular point. I. E. polluting the environment, etc.

[Stringer]

See you guys a little later, I am going to start taking down the outside Christmas decorations and boxing them up. I have some help coming in about an hour so I have to get the boxes ready.

[Unknown008]

I think my teacher gave something really difficult, not thinking about the to opposite sides... Maybe that's an essay intended to be one-sided? Anyway, I'm adding the environmental effects on my list. Thanks Stringer! :)

[albear]

Cya later stringer, don't go up any ladders without someone at the bottom :)

[Catsmine]

Yup, right! Yes, Bear, I had a debate about porn in November last year and Cats came to be of great help! :)

The question here, is : "Do small firms have a role in modern business?"

I tried on the net, found that they are 'crucial', not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for arguments that says small firms are 'insignificant' if you get what I mean.

You will probably have to approach it from the "innovativeness" and "growth" point of view. Small businesses like mine are not very innovative, we concentrate on quality rather than quantity. Small businesses like that tend to grow slowly but steadily.

Innovative businesses can grow very fast and get very very big. McDonald's and Wal-mart come to mind as examples. They can change the entire face of business.

How's that for a thesis?

[Stringer]

You will probably have to approach it from the "innovativeness" and "growth" point of view. Small businesses like mine are not very innovative, we concentrate on quality rather than quantity. Small businesses like that tend to grow slowly but steadily.

Innovative businesses can grow very fast and get very very big. McDonald's and Wal-mart come to mind as examples. They can change the entire face of business.

How's that for a thesis?

Some good points Cats.

Later.

[Catsmine]

Some good points Cats.

Later.

Cya, boss.

[Stringer]

cya later stringer, dont go up any ladders without someone at the bottom :)

Ha ha, thanks Bear, nice to know that someone cares. That's why I have my grandson and another person coming to help too. :)

[albear]

Ha ha, thanks Bear, nice to know that someone cares. That's why I have my grandson and another person coming to help too. :)

Your welcome stringer, no worries, cya later :)

[Unknown008]

You will probably have to approach it from the "innovativeness" and "growth" point of view. Small businesses like mine are not very innovative, we concentrate on quality rather than quantity. Small businesses like that tend to grow slowly but steadily.

Innovative businesses can grow very fast and get very very big. McDonald's and Wal-mart come to mind as examples. They can change the entire face of business.

How's that for a thesis?

Hmm, if I understand, I need to say for example, "there are firms that cannot have their place in modern business because they do not innovate. Larger firms tend to evolve faster, adjust to the changing world better and have a larger impact on the ever changing society."

Aww, I'm not good at all with economics. Never been my favourite subject :(

[Unknown008]

Bye Stringer! Take care! :)

[redhed35]

Hey,anybody around, Saturday night,I'm home alone and already had one two many,friend brought around some home made wine,very potent stuff.

[albear]

Home made wine, nice :D how you doing red

[redhed35]

A little drunk,waiting on mr and mrs smith to start...

To be honest I didn't like the gooseberry wine and I'm not that keen on poteen,but all in all after the fourth glass,its not so bad.

Have the munchies though.

Brendan over in manchester,went over with the boys to see the burleys? Manchester match.. 3-0

[Catsmine]

Hmm, if I understand, I need to say for example, "there are firms that cannot have their place in modern business because they do not innovate. Larger firms tend to evolve faster, adjust to the changing world better and have a larger impact on the ever changing society."

I don't know about "cannot" have a place. Their place is not very significant due to their lack of impact on the business paradigm, yet they are important in both maintaining quality and improving volume. Don't fall into the trap of equating significance with importance.

The innovative ones also go bankrupt very spectacularly.

[albear]

a little drunk,waiting on mr and mrs smith to start...

to be honest i didnt like the gooseberry wine and im not that keen on poteen,but all in all after the fourth glass,its not so bad.

have the munchies though.

brendan over in manchester,went over with the boys to see the burleys? manchester match..3-0

4th glass, could you still taste it after that :D

I'm originally from up near manchester:)

City or united match? although I don't really football to be honest :o

[redhed35]

Them,united I think,going to log off bear,mr and mrs smith is coming on,and I'm feeling quite tipsy...

Have a good one.

[albear]

Fair enough red, cya later, enjoy the film :)