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Second life is a virtual reality world which has attracted a growing number of companies and individuals. There are over 6 million “residents” and the number is growing as companies like IBM increasingly use the system for business. Second Life offers interaction that is not possible on MySpace and Facebook, the result of which has been companies using it to conduct online sales events and training seminars for employees spread across a number of locations. On the day this tip was written, nearly £6 million was spent in Second Life and many big companies like Dell or BBC have purchased plots of land and even islands, which act as online offices. The good news is that building your business on Second life is low in cost and you can develop your skills to enhance your Second Life presence, giving your business a professional online image.

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