01. Lonnie McRorey's Blog – November 2008 Archive (33)

Business structures 101

LLP, LLC, S-corp and C-corp: It's not just alphabet soup! A breakdown of what you need to know, in layman's terms.

(Fortune Small Business) -- What exactly is an LLP? What's the difference between an LLC and a corporation? What about S-corps and C-corps? Sorting through the legal jargon and tax codes defining these business structures can be daunting for entrepreneurs - but picking the right structure for your company brings vital tax benefits and legal… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 28, 2008 at 4:12pm — 1 Comment

How not to act your age at work

I approached my father, a high ranking Pilot with over 30 years flight experience, to get involved with blogs to discuss interesting Aviation topics. I suggested several blogs and Twitter... and OMG, here is a man surrounded by complex systems in an aircraft but a simple sign up procedure became more difficult than landing on an aircraft carrier. I'm sure when I reach his age my children will be taunting me with new… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 22, 2008 at 10:46am — 2 Comments

Obama outlines job-creation plan

If it goes according to plan... there will be a need for Civil engineers and construction crews.

(CNN) -- President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday offered an outline of his economic recovery plan and jobs were the top priority.

President-elect Barack Obama talks about his economic plan Saturday on a video on his Web site.

American workers will rebuild the nation's roads and bridges, modernize its schools and create more sources of alternative energy,… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 22, 2008 at 10:23am — No Comments

Be a Closer

I for one hate lose ends... Drives me crazy. Great article!

Author: Toni Bowers TechRepublic.com

Having an employee who can complete a task and tie up loose ends is a godsend to bosses. Are you that type of person?

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There are two types of people in this world: Those who close drawers after they get something out and those who don’t. My husband is the latter. That man cannot close a cabinet door to save his… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 21, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Popular Social Networks - World Ranking

Mapping for those who have client needs outside of the US.

Good Social Networks

World Map showing the popularity of social networks (SNS) around the world (Nov 2008)

http://www.oxyweb.co.uk/blog/socialnetworkmapoftheworld.php

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 20, 2008 at 12:00pm — 12 Comments

Microsoft's new "I'm a dork" store

This is a new Low for Microsoft. What happened to their great Product Marketing teams? Oh yeah...Googles' got them.

Posted by Matt Asay

Why must Microsoft strenuously seek to earn the "dork" label that Apple has been pinning on it? In case you missed it, Microsoft is now offering "I'm a PC" gear - like ties and skateboards and probably pearl-encrusted thongs - online for purchase.

This is stupid.… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 19, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Did Yahoo!'s Chief Get Played by Google?

The more and more I read about Google's Corporate behavior the more they contradict their beginnings. Google has become the next 'Evil empire'. But hey... I'm sure Google will reach a certain ceiling of popularity and get outperformed by a new company within the next ten years.

Yang's Exit: Did Yahoo!'s Chief Get Played by Google?

By JOSH QUITTNER

It's not surprising that Yang is stepping down as chief executive of Yahoo! His failure in June to… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 19, 2008 at 9:53am — 1 Comment

Yahoo CEO Stepped down

I wonder who is going to Gobble up Yahoo... Larry E. at Oracle is shopping. Who knows right?

Article

With Jerry Yang Gone, What Yahoo Should Do Next

Om Malik | Monday, November 17, 2008

Jerry Yang, after a tumultuous reign as the chief executive officer of Yahoo, the company he co-founded with David Filo, announced today that he is stepping down from the top slot. The news was first reported by Kara Swisher and later confirmed by… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 18, 2008 at 8:51am — No Comments

User-Generated Government

Came across this Video report that talks about redefining the interactive government nomenclature.

I wonder how much the government will be policing the web and how it will affect Online… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 14, 2008 at 1:52pm — No Comments

How Talented Women Thrive

McKinsey Quarterly

Centered Leadership: How Talented Women Thrive

Joanna Barsh, Susie Cranston and Rebecca A. Craske,

A new approach to leadership can help women become more self-confident and effective business leaders.

Women start careers in business and other professions with the same level of intelligence, education and commitment as men. Yet comparatively few reach the top echelons.

This gap matters not only because the familiar glass ceiling is… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Mini nuclear reactors on sale!

When I read this, I question where will all the radioactive material go once the ten years are up?

Small and Nuclear

Say the words “nuclear reactor” and you probably imagine a vast complex with cooling towers, radiation symbols plastered everywhere, and Homer Simpson asleep at the controls. That’s not what John Deal has in mind. Deal, the CEO of year-old New Mexico startup Hyperion, has licensed technology from the labs at Los Alamos that lets him build safe, small… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Secrets of their success "Managing Talent"

What separates the legendary CEO from the chronically dissatisfied cubicle dweller? It's not innate talent, argues Tipping Point author Malcolm Gladwell in his new book.

By Jennifer Reingold, senior writer Fortune Magazine

Fortune Magazine) -- In the business world, managing talent is one of those topics that are both overanalyzed and misunderstood. What separates the legendary CEO from the chronically dissatisfied cubicle dweller?

In his provocative new book,… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Fortune Magazine Top most profitable Industries

Industry Rank Industry 2007 % Growth in Profits

1 Pipelines 80.9

2 Electronics, Electrical Equipment 60.1

3 Packaging, Containers 49.8

4 Engineering, Construction 46.1

5 Airlines 33.8

6 Wholesalers: Health Care 31.4

7 Oil and Gas Equipment, Services 28.9

8 Entertainment 25.6

9 Network and Other Communications Equipment 23.7

10 Household and Personal Products 20.3

11 Medical Products and Equipment 20.3

12 Aerospace and Defense… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 12:21pm — 1 Comment

Fortune Magazine Top Industries

Industry Rank Growth in Revenue

1 Real Estate 29.9

2 Engineering, Construction 19.7

3 Securities 18.7

4 Internet Services and Retailing 18.5

5 Oil and Gas Equipment, Services 18.4

6 Network and Other Communications Equipment 15.6

7 Mining, Crude-Oil Production 13.5

8 Wholesalers: Diversified 12.8

9 Metals 12.5

10 Financial Data Services 11.9

11 Commercial Banks 11.9

12 Pharmaceuticals 11.5

13 Telecommunications 10.6

14… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Fortune Magazine Top 500 companies

And the winners are...
See the full list of America's largest corporations, including detailed company profiles and contact
information.

1. Wal-Mart Stores
6. General Electric
2. Exxon Mobil
7. Ford Motor
3. Chevron
8. Citigroup
4. General Motors
9. Bank of America
5. ConocoPhillips
10. AT&T

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Six Leaps of Innovation

Six Leaps of Innovation
Lots of change out there. New Web widgets, new biotech, new eco-friendly dirt bikes that can jump over your head. Here's a rundown of what and whom to keep an eye on in 2008. Photographs by Michael Lewis for Fortune.
By Michael V. Copeland

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fortune/0712/gallery.sixleaps.fortune/index.html

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 11:59am — No Comments

Overseas outsourcing heats up again

As sales drop and business owners look for ways to cut their overhead, sending jobs to cheaper locations is an option back on the table.

By Emily Maltby

November 11, 2008: 6:02 AM ET

(CNNMoney.com) -- Two years ago, when the economy was booming, Tessa Luu's furniture showroom in Los Angeles was running smoothly. But Luu was tired of the rising electric bills, salaries, benefits and rent that ate her profits. So she undertook a radical move to cut all the… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 11:54am — No Comments

50 Most Powerful Women

By Jessica Shambora and Beth Kowitt

50 Most Powerful Women

Talk about drama! Our 11th annual list is dominated by firsts (first woman to run a major U.S. oil company), superlatives (youngest honoree ever) and notable departures (Citi's Sallie Krawcheck steps down as the most watched woman on Wall Street).

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fortune/0809/gallery.women_mostpowerful.fortune/index.html

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 11:46am — No Comments

Congress sets stage for solar boom

Environment + Technology

By Todd Woody

After months of failed attempts in Congress to extend crucial renewable energy tax credits, the end-game came with lightning speed Friday afternoon: The House of Representatives passed the green incentives attached to the financial bailout package approved by the Senate Wednesday night and President Bush promptly signed the legislation into law.

There were goodies for wind, geothermal and alternative fuels, but the big… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 11:43am — No Comments

Google hits 3-year low on growth fears

By Scott Moritz

What was a little fuzzy last month has become clearer of late: The sagging economy is weighing on Google (GOOG).

Goldman Sachs analyst James Mitchell cited signs of weakness in search advertising - Google’s biggest moneymaker by far — in cutting his revenue growth target for the current fourth quarter from 4% to 1%.

Mitchell is the second analyst this week to lower estimates for Google. On Monday Barclays analyst Doug Anmuth called for… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on November 12, 2008 at 11:38am — 2 Comments