The giant Huntsman Corp. is being sold to Basell, a division of billionaire investor Leonard Blavatnik’s Access Industries. They will acquire the rival chemical company Huntsman Corp. in a cash deal worth $5.6 billion. What is more interesting, however, is the story of how Jon Huntsman ever made it this far. This is a story that will inspire you…but first here is a quick look at the deal.Under the terms of the agreement, Basell, a Dutch company will acquire all of Huntsman’s outstanding common stock for $25.25 per share in cash.The deal, which is subject to approval by Huntsman shareholders, as well as U.S.

Steve Thompson came to Thailand seven and a half years ago leaving behind a successful marketing business in his home country of England.  His escape led him from the fast paced world of western capitalization to the gentle shores of Pattaya and Jomtien, where he said he came to “relax.”  Today, he is busier than ever with his hugely successful marketing company, Thompson Marketing Services.TMS, as Steve’s company is known, is located in Jomtien and Bangkok.  It provides a full range of services including: graphic design and illustration, website creation and hosting, television commercials and features and a full range of print media.

Web-Hosting and Website Design at the Best Prices in Pattaya.

The Hosting-Group Co., Ltd. is a well established software company that originates from Norway and is now located in Pattaya. The Hosting Group delivers web-based standard and customized solutions, consultant services, web-hosting and domain registration with services that includes: Web development including e-commerce solutions; online integration of IT systems; system and data converting together with an international network of programmers.

Katherine Ku, director of Stanford University office of Technology Licensing reported in December, 2005 that the university had made $336 million on the sale of its stock in Google Inc., the Internet search-engine giant created by two of the university’s graduate students. Stanford received 1.8 million shares of Google in exchange for allowing Google to use key Internet search-technology developed by company founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page while they were graduate students at the university.Stanford holds the patent on the technology, which the university licenses to Google under a multi-year deal.

Today, many new products are becoming obsolete even before they reach the consumer. And no one cares to wait around in the hopes that time will cure such marketing failures.
But as business moves forward, what is probably the oldest form of commerce in the world—barter—has become a widely accepted solution to vexing financial and marketing challenges.Nowhere is that clearer than in the "brand building" arena, where smart marketing people know they have to make every dollar count and maximize the marketplace exposure of their lucrative core brands.

Bartercard Members Networking Evening in Pattaya

In the evening of 2^nd August the very first informal Bartercard Business to

Many people dream of opening up a restaurant, but here are a few things you should know prior to setting up your kitchen. First, it’s a very challenging business.

There was a time when you could let your frequent-flier miles sit dormant forever, but no longer. Now the miles expiration clock has begun ticking faster than ever.

The Disney Co. has one of the world’s top brands, and for the last several years they have been courting the Hollywood glitterati with high-end fare…taking Mickey Mouse (and other iconic characters) to places they have never ventured.

The New Trident Tricar

Tridents the new ideal transportation for government agencies/courier/fast food /post/amusement parks/beach side resort towns etc.

Bartering success requires having some common-sense and using your ability to look at a situation from a slightly different perspective.

Now let’s look at WHY you should not only be actively trading, but spending more time on your bartering strategy and efforts.

Let us introduce you to this week’s Bartercard Member:

Peter Miller from The Stone Oven Gourmet Catering and Consulting whose very popular Stone Oven gourmet cuisine is now available for Home Delivery. 

First Bartercard International Conference in Pattaya

From the 9^th to 16^th June, Pattaya played host for the first time to two back to back Bartercard Conferences; the Bartercard International Conference held at the Woodlands Resort, Naklua, with 50

Silvermover is a dynamic British advertising & marketing company specializing in integrated marketing solutions for QUALITY driven companies like yours. Services include creative design, printing, brochures, logos and branding, point of sale materials, press advertising, media planning, annual reports and direct mail.

Welcome to this week’s Barter People member,

Pattaya Kombat Village group training for Muay Thai, Thai Boxing, K1 Style, Woman’s Self Defense, and Western boxing. 

If you’re into collectibles such as baseball

cards as well as other sports memorabilia, comic books, books, ceramics, antiques or
even wine, the best way to acquire them is on a barter basis because of your marginal cost to do so.

Steven Spielberg, the renowned movie producer, is a Brillant Trader.
 
Here’s another indication of his thinking, and how his tactics have moved him to the status of billionaire.

The U.S. emergency oil stockpile,

known as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has added more than $6.5 billion worth of crude since November 2001 and they did so without spending a dime.

Welcome to this week’s Barter People member,

Pattaya Kombat Village group training for Muay Thai, Thai Boxing, K1 Style, Woman’s Self Defense, and Western boxing. 

Hoteliers use Barter to build name recognition thereby increasing traffic Barter advertising in the hospitality industry involves the exchange of unsold rooms for advertising.