@ Nacon:

SL resident businesses have a much different goal than a corporation. SL residents want to pull money out of SL, it's hand-to-mouth profit. A Corporation wants image-building, it's PR for them to be in SL, or they want to be able to collaborate utilizing cutting-edge technology, meet with clients, meet with their employees, train, or recruit. ESC has done wonderful things for SL in terms of development, building a portfolio of what can be accomplished, and provided tremendous content for other residents. The problem lies with the instability of the grid and new people's ability to take the big leap on the learning curve to truly appreciate SL.